Pop top lids return to Chef Boyardee pasta
Chef Boyardee, a brand from ConAgra Foods, is returning to ‘pop top’ lids on all canned pasta dishes.
Archives for June 12, 2014
Roquette opens 4-5000 tonne chlorella processing facility in France
French supplier Roquette has advanced its commitment to the chlorella and algae extract market by inaugurating a 4-5000 tonne a year chlorella facility at its HQ near Lille in northern France, as chlorella continues to move from the shadow of spirulina.
Dressing package takes a shot at healthy eating
Saladshots has launched a line of salad dressings, housed in recloseable flexible pouches, to encourage kids and adults to eat their veggies.
DSM launches consumer facing product range under OatWell brand
DSM will market its OatWell beta-glucan ingredient direct to the public in its first ever direct-to-consumer product ranges.
Pecan Deluxe Candy (Europe) to move to bigger premises
Pecan Deluxe Candy (Europe) has invested in a €300,000 Yamato multihead check weigher, which can operate up to 100 bags per minute, to meet increasing demand for inclusions in products such as ice cream, desserts, cookies and donuts.
"Environment Council has just broken the deadlock on the GMO cultivation proposal": Commission
European Commission reaches ‘political agreement’ on GM cultivation proposal
The European Commission’s Environmental Council has “broken the deadlock” on GM crop cultivation proposals with a political agreement around how member states can restrict or ban such crop production on their soil.
Kellogg Memphis lockout: Injunction to allow workers to return awaits federal court date
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is waiting for a federal court hearing date to address its injunction calling on Kellogg to end the Memphis lockout and allow employees to return to work.
World Cup 2014 fever: Nobody else can seriously compete against snacks, says ESA
Savory snacks are a perfect fit for the World Cup and industry has injected huge efforts into flavor development, pack design and marketing campaigns to draw the punters in, says the director general of the European Snacks Association (ESA).
Berry Plastics lands honors from Hormel and Yum Brands
The packaging specialist has been recognized from two high-profile food customers.
Leatherhead top trends: Holistic R&D, healthy marketing, food safety and the environment
Healthier products remain a top consumer demand, interpreting and communicating health claims is an ongoing challenge, and food safety is top of mind amid eco-friendly advances, according to Leatherhead Food Research.
FMI Connect 2014
Top trends in fresh food packaging
The food and packaging exhibits at FMI Connect and United Fresh offered a glimpse at the hot products and packages that will be in shoppers’ carts in coming months.