News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries
Free-from labelled foods seem healthier, with GM-free and palm oil-free labels having the strongest effect, according to a study of almost 2000 French, Swedish, British and Polish individuals.
PepsiCo has called reports of it launching snacks specifically for women inaccurate, noting 'We already have Doritos for women - they’re called Doritos - and they’re enjoyed by millions of people every day.'
Minebea Intec is expanding its global presence opening a sales and service office in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
Winterbotham Darby, which supplies own-label chilled food produced in Europe to UK supermarkets, has expanded from continental meats, olives, antipasti and tapas into fresh pasta, seasonal snacks, bakery and frozen desserts.
Graphic Packaging International (GPI) has partnered with 2 Sisters Food Group to create a carton with ovenable tray insert for Marks and Spencer’s Detroit-style Deep & Loaded pizzas.
News in brief
Warburtons, the UK’s largest bakery brand, has expanded its Toastie range with the launch of an 800g wholemeal Toastie loaf.
Q4 2017 earnings
Kellogg Company has reported its net sales increased nearly 4% YOY for the quarter ended December 30, driven in part by the acquisition of protein bar maker RXBAR.