News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries
New flavor trends
Consumer demand for hotter, spicier, foods has continued to increase on both sides of the Atlantic, says natural extracts specialist Kalsec, which has tied up with Mintel to develop ‘heat indexes’ measuring usage of peppers in retail and foodservice.
Multisorb Technologies has won a gold award for its FreshMax Self-Adhesive Oxygen Absorber ahead of Polagra Food’s International Trade Fair for Food.
The UK second largest biscuit company Burton’s Biscuits has been put up for sale by its private equity owners and could command a £350m ($543m) price tag.
The market for caps and closures used in food packaging is growing by more than 5% annually; a representative from Crown Closures North America explains why.
Researchers say they have figured out why kefir grains extend the shelf life of sourdough bread.
A future-looking conference calls upon leaders from every aspect of the food supply chain to tackle issues with long-term impact on the industry.