News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries
Proposals to introduce plain packaging for tobacco products in the UK could open the door to extend the initiative to a raft of food and drink products - a move that would hit both packaging suppliers and brand owners, according to a coalition of companies.
Spartech Corporation’s food packaging sales volume fell for the three months up to 5 May compared to last year contributing to an operating loss of US$1.3m (€1m) in the segment.
US ingredients firm Glanbia Nutritionals has added a new flax-based guar gum replacer to its hydrocolloid range that will save bakery manufacturers up to 40% on costs amid continued soaring guar prices.
Starbucks' shift into the consumer packaged goods (CPG) space with French brand La Boulange won't happen for a considerable time and when it does it will face stifling competition, according to an analyst.
Nordson Corporation announced yesterday that it has completed the acquisition of EDI Holdings (Extrustion Dies Industries).