Corporate responsibility programmes may create a ‘health halo’
Consumers underestimate calorie counts for, and consume more of, foods from companies with positive corporate responsibility programmes, say researchers.
Archives for November 12, 2014
Dispatches: Pack Expo 2014
How will Nutrition Facts panel changes hit snacks?
Snack makers and suppliers will be under pressure to make fast changes across all packs once the FDA finalizes its ruling on the nutrition facts panel, but can suppliers keep up?
Special Edition: Tasty Fat Replacement
Reduced-fat must engage senses far beyond taste
Manufacturers need to consider texture, sound and visuals when developing reduced-fat products because consumer expectations stretch far beyond taste, says Datamonitor Consumer.
Mondelēz to acquire Vietnamese biscuit leader Kinh Do for $370m
Mondelēz International will acquire a 80% stake in Vietnam’s leading biscuit firm Kinh Do to spur growth in the rising Asia-Pacific market.
Dispatches: Pack Expo 2014
Too fast and furious? Ditch speed for efficiency, says CT USA
Snack manufacturers should run slower packaging speeds for improved efficiency, durability and product protection, says the sales director of CT USA.