United Biscuits wins ‘Savory Snack Product of the Year 2013’ for Jacob’s Oddities
United Biscuits brand Jacob’s Oddities has been voted the Savory Snack Product of the Year 2013 from a 10,000-strong consumer survey.
Archives for March 8, 2013
Demand prompts Snyder’s-Lance to extend reduced fat Cape Cod line
Snyder’s-Lance has extended its Cape Cod reduced fat line to include a consumer favorite and strong performer; Sea Salt & Cracked Black Pepper, its marketing manager says.
Frito-Lay may appeal loss on Tostitos Scoops patent row
Branded snack titan Frito-Lay may appeal the year-long patent row it lost with private label specialist Ralcorp over use of ‘bowl’ shaped tortilla snacks.
PFM delivers bespoke machine for Irish tortilla maker
Ireland’s The Flat Bread Company has diversified into the retail market thanks to an extra-wide flow wrapper designed specifically for the firm by Italian supplier PFM Packaging Machinery.
Monsanto threatens to sue EFSA over publication of maize GM data
Monsanto is threatening the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) with legal action after the European Union’s central science agency published data relating to a Monsanto genetically modified (GM) maize form.
30% of US adults trying to cut down on gluten, claims NPD Group
Almost a third (30%) of American adults say they are trying to reduce or exclude gluten from their diets, according to The NPD Group, which conducted a consumer survey in January 2013.