Kashi develops 'overnight oats' cup and sweet potato cereal
Kashi's muesli to soak overnight and sweet potato cereal hit on important consumer trends and could take off, says one innovation expert.
Archives for August 13, 2015
60-second interview: Dave's Killer Bread CEO John Tucker
Will Dave's Killer Bread retain its edgy appeal without its co-founder and namesake? FoodNavigator-USA (FNU) caught up with CEO John Tucker after bakery giant Flowers Foods coughed up a cool $275m in cash to buy the organic baker from the founding Dahl...
KM Packaging film protects ready-meals and prevents consumer ‘wrap rage’
KM Packaging Services has extended its KPeel range of lidding films, which it claims prevent breakage and seal failure, reducing food waste and spoilage.
Oldways Whole Grains Council begins crafting standards for sprouted grains
Oldways Whole Grains Council is spearheading an effort to set standards for increasingly popular sprouted grains, which are popping up exponentially in more products as manufacturers try to catch consumers’ attention with better-for-you claims.
Campden BRI recognised by NSA as a bakery industry specialist
Campden BRI has received formal approval as a Centre of Excellence for Food Science and an Industry Specialist in Bakery, by the National Skills Academy (NSA).
Robots to rebuild themselves and evolve without human intervention
Inspired by nature, where evolution has allowed animals to adapt their physical shapes to survive in a variety of environments (ie to live on land instead of under water), a group of scientist have applied the same morphology to see if a robot can evolve...
Validation forms part of ‘huge market opportunity’ for RF Biocidics
Validation for its chemical-free technology to decontaminate almonds is another step in what RF Biocidics’ CEO described as a ‘huge market opportunity’.
Refined grains, added sugars increase depression risk in postmenopausal women, study finds
Consumption of refined carbohydrates, like refined grains and added sugars, significantly increases the odds of depression among postmenopausal women, researchers claim.