Grupo Bimbo CEO on re-entering Brazil: ‘We lost a bit of the Grupo Bimbo DNA'
Grupo Bimbo lost a bit of its DNA when it re-entered Brazil because there was too much focus on immediate growth, its CEO admits.
Archives for July 31, 2013
The seeds of innovation: Gum solution may cut bakery and snack topping waste, says TIC Gums
A new solution to improve the adherence of seeds and other toppings to bakery and snacks could cut waste by 70%, according to TIC Gums.
Flipping and frying in China’s complex fast food market
As companies jostle for rights to own fast-food franchises in China, is the real quick service restaurant picture really as rosy as it looks on the surface?
‘This pig will fly!’ GEA to roll out ice pigging trial
GEA is trialling a technique, used in the water industry, called ice pigging to promote as a service to the processing industry, with its debut at Drinktec 2013, and is looking for companies to take part.
Quaker shifts away from cereal with Jamba Juice partnership
PepsiCo’s Quaker brand sees potential in oats beyond breakfast and has struck a deal with smoothie retailer Jamba Juice.
German expo goes to Kenya
German’s Messe Düsseldor has partnered with the Kenyan government to hold a Food Processing and Packaging Expo in the country in November.
ITW Muller turns food firms into wrap stars
ITW Muller is extending a savings program to food manufacturers and packaging partners looking to conserve costs on stretch-wrapping products.
Stackable tolling raises the bar on HPP
All Natural Freshness has released a stackable tolling system designed to cut costs associated with high-pressure processing (HPP).
Front-of-pack nutrition labels have little impact on consumer choice: Study
Front-of-pack nutritional information, in any format, has a very limited impact on the way consumers choose products in a retail setting, according to new data.
DuPont launches new protein/fiber combo as nutrition bar demand soars
DuPont Nutrition & Health has launched a new soy nugget for nutrition bars, ticking the boxes of protein, fiber and crunch in one ingredient.
Tyrrells sold for £100M
Investcorp has bought crisp firm Tyrrells today (August 1) for £100M in what represents a rare foray into the food and drink manufacturing sector for the self-styled alternative investment company.