Prevention is better than cure for bakery recalls
Bakery and snack manufacturers must prepare strategies in advance of a product recall to prevent it damaging the brand, writes product safety director of Stericycle ExpertSOLUTIONS, Josep Tous.
Archives for February 9, 2017
How to avoid a PR crisis in five easy steps
Sticking to the truth and not shying away from comment are sound strategies when an unexpected crisis like a product recall arises, writes director of Ingredient Communications’ Richard Clarke.
Three dead in Packaging Corporation of America paper mill explosion
Three men died and six workers were injured after an explosion at a paper mill owned by Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) on Wednesday (February 8).
Quarterly earnings
Kellogg to align with Pringles in warehouse distribution, further fueling US snack sales
The US food giant, Kellogg, has announced it will shift its entire snack business in North America from direct store delivery (DSD) to warehouse distribution systems to meet consumers’ evolving shopping behaviors.
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The secret to making insects a snack staple? 'Make a shareable, social product,' says Jimini's
Alternative proteins are in high demand, but can consumers stomach the thought of eating insects whole? French start-up Jimini’s is on a mission to put crickets, worms and grasshoppers on our everyday menu.
Mesutronic introduces entry level foreign body detector
Mesutronic Gerätebau has released its new X-Ray inspection system for packed food products, called easySCOPE.
Commission to set maximum acrylamide levels in ready-to-eat foods
The European Commission plans to set maximum levels for acrylamide in ready-to-eat foods such as baby foods, crisps and breakfast cereals.
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wow!bab targets supermarkets with baobab cereals and bars
German cereal and cereal bar company Frutelia is eyeing mainstream supermarket listings for its wow!bab product range containing baobab fruit powder.