Cereal bars: The sugary truth
Leading cereal bar brands are high in sugar, saturated fats and calories, with one product containing more sugar than a small can of Coke, finds new research.
Archives for August 19, 2012
Connell goes local in Australia and New Zealand
Going local and cost savings have driven ingredients marketer and distributor Connell Brothers to open a new food application facility in Australia.
Totally Green receives $20m to simplify food composting
Totally Green has partnered with York Plains Investment Corp. to support their aim of diverting food processing waste from landfill.
United Biscuits solicits Wahaha and Kellogg for £520m KP Snacks arm – reports
United Biscuits has issued a “teaser” letter to six firms including Chinese food business Wahaha and Kellogg as it looks to offload its recently spun-off KP Snacks business for £520m, according to reports.
Industry must educate consumers on fibre intake: Sensus
Consumers understand the health benefits of consuming fibre but knowledge on recommended daily consumption levels is low and industry must work to educate in this area, Sensus says.
Food packaging manufacturer set to get US plant
A developer of food packaging which it claims can extend the shelf life of a variety of products is planning to open a US manufacturing site to cope with expected demand.