Pastinos takes on the premium snack market with better-for-you pasta snack
UK brand Pastinos is targeting health-conscious snackers with a crunchy pasta snack as sales of regular pasta falls victim to the health kick.
Archives for March 28, 2017
Health watchdog takes legal action against Kellogg, Weetabix, Walgreens and others for acrylamide in ‘Disney’ animal crackers
The Center for Environmental Health (CEH) has launched legal action against several US biscuit manufacturers and retailers for allegedly failing to warn consumers about the high levels of acrylamide (AA) in their products.
ADM ramps up sweetener investment with French acquisition
Agri-food giant Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) will continue its investment into sweeteners and starch production in Europe with the planned acquisition of French wheat processing plant Chamtor.
Tiny but Mighty Popcorn targets Target, Costco and Publix shelf space with new packaging
Family-owned Tiny but Mighty Popcorn has redesigned the packaging of its entire product line with paintings created by Iowa native artist, Grant Wood.
Advances in wearable Smart Glasses will outpace handheld technology
By the end of the year, manufacturers will see ‘transformational’ wearable technology in the consumer market, which will overtake sales of handheld devices, says NSF International.
Smucker Foods linked to E. coli O121 outbreak
E. coli O121 has sickened 25 people in Canada with a link to flour.
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UK popcorn and crisp brand Yumsh Snacks enters chocolate category
Manchester-based Yumsh Snacks has started producing Bean & Pod chocolates while waiting for its manufacturing facility to be certified free-from, CEO Tony Goodman told BakeryandSnacks.