News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries
More precise application, leading to reduced ingredient costs and less waste, is the benefit claimed for a new on-machine seasoning system from Australia-based packaging equipment supplier, tna after its acquisition of Arcall.
Further legislation is necessary to distinguish between compostable and biodegradable packaging in a bid to prevent consumers being misled and protect the environment, the European Commission has said.
Prolonged drought in northern Europe has already capped yields of cereals and sugar beet and, without significant rainfall over the next two months, could significantly boost prices, warn analysts.
Brand differentiation is an increasing challenge for industrial cakes and biscuit makers and we caught up Tanis Food Tec at Interpack 2011 to hear about new technology for value added products.