Archives for February 17, 2010

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Frozen doughnuts proving stellar for Spanish pastry giant

By Jane Byrne

Spain's leader in chilled dough, pastries and breads, Europastry, said it has increased its market share of the frozen doughnut sector by 40 per cent with annuals sales of its Dots brands reaching 250 million units per.

Mondi says profits to drop by up to 50 per cent

By Rory Harrington

Mondi Group announced yesterday its 2009 full year profits are likely to plummet by around 50 per cent on the back of a “pretty tough” first half of the year and restructuring costs of €128m.

Tate & Lyle extends starch range for crispy snacks

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Tate & Lyle has introduced a new starch as part of its X-Pand’R range that can create non-sticky pliable doughs for snacks and baked goods processed through sheeters and extruders, the company said.