News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries
The trade association representing margarine and vegetable fats makers in the EU has tightened its Code of Conduct for the third time since 1995, in an effort to reduce trans fat levels in foods and fats at retail.
Snaxpo 2013: From the floor
US start-up Punjabi Popcorn says its Indian spiced range should lure the curious consumer and profit from the booming snack segment.
“Advancements made in nutritional science and the benefits produced by foods and foodstuffs may no longer be shared with consumers by those who procure the foods and foodstuffs."
The European Union nutrition and health claims regulation (NHCR) denies consumers of the right to scientific advancement in nutrition, says outspoken Dutch writer and NHCR opponent, Bert Schwitters.
SNAXPO 2013: FROM THE FLOOR
Consumers are more adventurous when it comes to flavors - they want to ‘tongue travel’ - and this has spurred our development of Asian and Hispanic snack seasonings, Symrise says.
Glanbia Nutritionals has launched a new ingredient to replace whole eggs in bakery applications as firms seek alternatives in the face of steep price increases in the egg market.