Brillopak expands pallet dispenser range
Brillopak has extended its range of in-line over conveyor pallet dispensers with the introduction of an all-electric model.
Archives for January 11, 2013
Bunzl expands in South America and US
Bunzl has acquired three companies including their first acquisition outside of Brazil in South America.
Bimbo Bakeries to tighten grip on Northeast US with Pennsylvanian plant
Bimbo Bakeries has splurged out $75m on land to build a bakery plant in Pennsylvania as it continues to invest heavily in securing a stronger grip on the Northeast region of the US.
Flowers Foods emerges as first stalking horse bidder for Hostess Brands' assets
Georgia-based Flowers Foods has emerged as the first ‘stalking horse’ bidder for assets from bankrupt baker Hostess Brands.
Packaging plays key role in stopping food waste problem, says industry
The packaging industry has stressed the importance of the supply chain in response to a report that said as much as half of all food produced globally goes to waste.
Honey slapped for slow-release energy claims; but what about Nutella?
Rowse Honey cannot claim it gives “slow release energy” following a UK advertising watchdog ruling that has disappointed the Oxfordshire firm and left it wondering how spread rival Nutella can make similar claims.
New egg white replacer to benefit gluten-free formulators, says Penford Ingredients
Penford Ingredients has developed an egg white replacer that cuts costs, improves quality and plugs non-allergenic requirements in gluten-free bakery formulations, it says.
Flawed Harvard study unfairly criticizes whole grain stamp, and proposes bizarre alternative, says Whole Grains Council
A Harvard study questioning the value of the Whole Grain stamp is badly flawed and criticizes the scheme for “failing to do something it was never designed to do”, says the Whole Grains Council.