Grain Millers working on fully-sprouted oats
Grain Millers is developing fully-sprouted oats but says industry needs to clarify the definition of ‘sprouted’ to differentiate between fully and partially-sprouted grains.
Archives for July 22, 2014
Exclusive: Andrew Yates, European sales manager, on UK economic volatility
Keeping it in the family – Endoline Machinery descendant talks about his grandfather’s business
The founder of Endoline Machinery, Ronald Yates, died aged 86 in February this year and his grandson, Andrew Yates, continues to work as European sales manager for the firm.
AIB International introduces HACCP online course
AIB International has developed a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) online course to provide practical and relevant instruction.
Hardbite Chips goes non-GMO on select snacks
Naturally Homegrown Foods’ Hardbite Chips brand has received non-GMO verification on two products, with the rest of the portfolio soon to follow, its CEO says.
Financials brief
Q2 ‘wrap’: Grupo Bimbo sharp profit rise, PepsiCo profits dip
Grupo Bimbo’s Q2 net profit surged 72.6% on the previous year as sales rose slightly, whereas PepsiCo’s net profit dipped 2% despite steady sales.
40% of Brits ready to try insects: Canadean report
Canadean asked 2000 UK consumers whether they would be willing to eat on bugs. 803 of them said they would try insects of which 127 said they would be interested in eating them regularly.
PRINTING AND LABELING SPECIAL EDITION
Americk CEO: ‘High label quality is critical’
Patrick Doran, director and owner, Americk Packaging Group, hired former Coveris MD Christopher Hart as its CEO in July this year.
Small stuff: Corn processing machines geared toward the little guys
Hughes Equipment is offering two small-scale corn processing machines designed for operations with lower capacity and smaller footprint than other processors.
Peak packaging: TerraCycle hosts optimization course
The sustainability-minded company will host a course showing food firms, packaging producers, and other stakeholders how to craft effective, sustainable packaging.
PRINTING AND LABELING SPECIAL EDITION
Master your packaging: Advanced course teaches creation of world-class labels
A master class produced by Labelexpo Americas teaches professionals the ins and outs of designing and creating effective food labels and packaging.
EU increases import duty for maize, sorghum and rye
The European Union has set import duties for maize, sorghum and rye above zero for the first time in four years, but it shouldn't have an impact on prices anytime soon, according to an expert.
Additives and carb backlash stumps bread innovation, says Mintel
Packaged bread innovation has been complicated by a consumer backlash on additives and carbohydrates, but manufacturers can still generate interest with healthy, artisan ingredients, says Mintel.