News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries
OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY MONTH
‘Although many people are starting to speak about a global financial recovery, we’re still in the midst of a unique period for the world economy. High volume food producers are continually under pressure – costs are still rising while selling prices are...
THE PACKAGING CONFERENCE 2014
A Frito-Lay leader says that for creative packaging ideas to work, developers must put the consumer first and create packs that “delight” the shoppers they’re targeted at.
Tyrrells Crisps has apologized for inadvertently using an image of a Nobel Prize nominated poet to illustrate a "fleeting look of contempt" for its on-pack competition.
OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY MONTH
Material handling systems from companies like CSi can help food firms streamline their packaging operations and increase efficiency.
Locusts, lentils, seaweed or “hybrid” meat? Researchers have found that consumers prefer the thought of non-specified meat substitute snacks over those containing insects or seaweed.
No idea what, when or where you’re likely to be eating later? Eating on the go half the time? Grazing throughout the day? You’re not alone.