News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries
The number of contamination incidents reported through the European Union’s food safety alert system reached record levels last year, with an average of almost 22 logged each day during 2009, said a report from Brussels.
Ball Corporation has bought a further 10.1 per cent stake in its Brazilian beverage packaging joint venture.
UK supermarket Waitrose has unveiled plans to lightweight its packaging by getting rid of plastic trays on meat products sold in its stores.
The growth potential of the fortified snacks market was a driver behind the release of a calcium enriched cookie, according to its US based developer, Dr. Siegal & Son.
Evaluating ways of how to achieve sustainable consumption and production is the focus of the annual meeting of bakery industry suppliers trade group Fedima, which takes place in Barcelona this week.
Ohly has officially opened a new yeast extract plant in Harbin, China, giving it an Asian production arm to complement existing plants in the US and Europe.
The sale of Newmarket Creameries to Kerry Group moved a step closer on Monday when 82.49 per cent of Newmarket shareholders accepted a take over bid of €421 per share.