Small Slovenian bakery bankrupt after failed expansion
Small Slovenian bakery Pekarna Blatnik has been declared bankrupt after expansion plans in Serbia could not be funded, according to local reports.
Archives for February 14, 2013
GreenBlue appoints Katherine O’Dea as director of innovation
GreenBlue has confirmed the appointment of Katherine O’Dea as director of innovation.
GEA ultrasonic sealing innovation helps cut waste
GEA Food Solutions has devised an ultrasonic bag sealing machine that gives consistent results for films as thin as 30 microns.
Sonoco cites "operating issues" for troubled 2012
Sonoco identified self-inflicted operating issues that increased costs and reduced productivity as being behind “worse than expected” full year results and pointed to “contingency plans to reduce costs” until the outlook becomes clearer.
Nestlé reports slower growth, expects challenging year ahead
Nestlé’s share price fell 2.3% on Thursday as the company announced its slowest growth in three years, with developing markets hit by natural disasters and continued market weakness in Europe and the Americas.
Hi-Maize resistant starch may replace flour in foods with minimal sensory impact
Resistant starch can effectively replace flour in foods like muffins, focaccia bread, and chicken curry to boost the fiber content without affecting the sensory characteristics, says a new study from Texas Woman’s University.
Vietnamese banana snack maker eyes expansion beyond health stores
Contract manufacturer Natur Boutique wants to shift its organic dried banana snack beyond health stores and is in talks with major retailers.