News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries
Market analysis: German bakers pressured into consolidation
German bakeries are under increasing pressure to consolidate to survive in a saturated and fragmented market where retail and discount bakery is mounting, a business consultant says.
A new range of yeast extracts can deliver up to a 50% sodium reduction without compromising the taste or functional integrity of the finished product, according to Sensient Bio-Ingredients.
Apollo and Metropoulos will have to work hard to drive forward Hostess’ snack cake brands in a saturated market but dollar stores could hold promise, an analyst says.
SKF has launched an airless oil projection system which it claims can cut lubrication costs by as much as much 85%.
Reynolds Group recorded a much improved 2012, despite still posting an overall loss, and outlined existing expansion and cost reduction initiatives as aims for this year.