Effective packaging grabs snackers
The look of a snack package holds significant influence on a consumer’s purchasing decision.
Archives for January 8, 2014
Nanoparticles boost barrier properties of plastic film
Tera-Barrier Films (TBF) has invented a plastic film using an encapsulated nanoparticle layer that it claims will bridge the gap between aluminium foil and transparent oxide films.
Kosher is only one slice of Wholly Wholesome’s pie, says CEO
Opportunities in kosher bakery alone are fairly limited, but alongside gluten-free, vegan and organic it’s valuable, says Wholly Wholesome CEO.
ADM subsidiary fined for bribery
Alfred C. Toepfer International (ACTI), an overseas subsidiary of Archer Daniels Midland Co., agreed to pay $17.8 million in fines after pleading guilty in a federal court in Illinois to bribing Ukranian officials, according to the US Department of Justice.
Axium snack factory damaged by blaze
Production at snack maker Axium Foods has hit a snag after a weekend blaze struck its factory, damaging equipment but causing no injuries.
Reduces air bubbles in foam-sensitive creamy sauces
Air Products targets bakery sector with refrigerant
Air Products has launched a ‘top injection’ of its liquid nitrogen refrigerant, Freshline LIN-IS, for sensitive products like dough.
UK bakery group pumps £1m into cold store expansion
Fletchers Group of Bakeries has invested £1m ($1.6m) into expanding its cold storage that caters to the UK foodservice sector and private label.
Are natural antimicrobial compounds the future for delaying bread mold?
Natural, active antimicrobial sachets containing concentrated oregano essential oil (OEO) should resonate well with consumers concerned about artificial preservation techniques, suggest researchers.