Mühlenchemie to cater for flour needs in Brazil
German-based flour improvement firm Mühlenchemie is expanding its presence in Latin America by offering on the spot advice to flour mills in Brazil.
Archives for May 8, 2012
Louis Dreyfus to acquire Imperial Sugar as investors try to block deal
Commodities group Louis Dreyfus has reached an agreement to acquire refined sugar processor Imperial Sugar for around $203m.
Dutch bar manufacturer VSI opens third factory
Dutch non-branded bar manufacturer VSI has begun operations at a €10m plant in Leerdam, Holland, which incorporates a research and development (R&D) centre and has the capacity to make triple-layered bars.
Toppan hails Thai packaging plant BRC accreditation as major step in emerging market expansion
Toppan Printing Co announced it has become the first firm to gain the BRC safety certification for its paperboard packaging plant in Thailand as part of plans to expand its operations in fast-developing markets.
Diamond Foods appoints ex-Hostess Brands chief as new CEO
Kettle Chips maker Diamond Foods has appointed ex-Hostess Brands head Brian Driscoll as its new CEO.
New technology to track supply chain temperature
A barcode that can be scanned by a mobile phone will enable food processors to monitor their products temperature quality throughout the supply chain, claims its developer.
Industry insider on challenges of gluten-free bakery
BakeryAndSnacks.com asks a gluten free specialist how long it will take to achieve the elusive gluten-free bread that is on par to conventional wheat loaf.