Polymer technology should deter bakery tray theft, says developer
Traceable polymer additives and those that create subtle defects in plastic bakery trays should clamp down on the huge and costly issue of theft, their developer says.
Archives for May 20, 2013
Sale of forgotten wheat could put a dent in India's national debt
The Food Corporation of India could potentially earn over Rs25,000 crore (US$4.5bn) by exporting wheat lying in open warehouses, according to an Assocham study.
Linpac targets bakery industry with lightweight packaging
Linpac Packaging has developed a range of hinged bakery boxes which are lighter than previous designs to ease the eco-tax burden on retailers and manufacturers across Europe.
Tate & Lyle acquires oat beta-glucan producer Biovelop
Speciality ingredients supplier Tate & Lyle has acquired Swedish oat beta-glucan manufacturer Biovelop.
Food processors' future is cloudy for Coriolis
Food manufacturers can now access a factory performance software system based in the cloud in a move its creator, food and drink operations consultant Coriolis, describes as a world first.
American Bakers Association: Sodium reduction levels need sound science
Determining sodium reduction levels must be backed with sound science and the latest IOM report highlights clear gaps in such literature, says the American Bakers Association (ABA).
dispatches from IFFA
Sealpac highlights at IFFA 2013
Sealpac has outlined flexibility, material savings and traceability as the main benefits of its integrated machinery, during a recent trade show in Germany.
Big interview: Kevin Cleary, CEO Clif Bar & Company
Clif Bar CEO: 'The protein trend is hot for men and women right now'
Nutrition bars enter - and exit - the snacks aisle at the speed of light these days. So how has Clif Bar managed to sustain the kind of growth rivals can only dream of, year after year? Elaine Watson caught up with CEO Kevin Cleary to find out.