American Institute of Baking buys Chinese certification body
The American Institute of Baking has entered into an agreement to acquire Beijing Sino-Swiss ADC, an officially approved certification body in Beijing, China.
Archives for February 12, 2014
Lyle’s Golden Syrup unveils Breakfast Bottle
Lyle’s Golden Syrup has launched a Breakfast Bottle with a flip cap and non-drip valve.
Only 11% of consumers 'completely satisfied' with packaging
MeadWestvaco is offering an indepth look at how consumers really feel about food and beverage packaging; many report they are not perfectly happy with their containers.
Freezing dough: Understand impact on glutenin protein, say researchers
Understanding how the freezing process impacts wheat gluten proteins rather than whole gluten may enable better preservation of frozen dough, researchers say.
Grupo Bimbo to buy Canada Bread for C$1.83bn
Mexican bread titan Grupo Bimbo will dish out C$1.83bn to buy the Canada Bread Company – 90% of which belongs to Maple Leaf Foods.
Proseal expands in the UK and US
UK Trade and Investment Minister Lord Ian Livingston opened a third UK factory for Proseal when he visited Greater Manchester and Cheshire this week.
Cooking with hemp? UK researchers reveal high oleic hemp oil with industrial potential
UK scientists have developed a new strain of hemp plants with 'dramatically increased' contents of oleic acid, making it an attractive oil for industrial use.
Corn-based protein targets veggie health boom, says Penford R&D head
Penford Ingredients has developed a corn-based protein to tap into a surge in health and wellness, vegetarianism and gluten-free, its R&D head says.
Two-thirds of EU states reject approval of GM maize – but it’s not over yet
A majority of EU member states voted against approving a genetically modified (GM) maize variety for cultivation in Europe at a Council of Ministers meeting on Tuesday – but the Commission may still approve the crop under EU rules.
Operational Efficiency Month
Software expands to four more factories
Systems Integration (SI) will roll out its redeveloped production planning software across five Vantage Foods sites in the US and Canada this year, giving the meat processor live pictures of its orders.
Ginsters: 'Manly' ad campaign will fuel male interest
UK-based pasty maker Ginsters wants to re-engage with its core male audience through a £4m ($6.58m) advertising campaign but said the tone does not aim to be 'laddy' or alienate female consumers.