Robot Union to boost uptake of robotics by entrepreneurs & SMEs
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has partnered with FundingBox to drive an €8m project to boost robotic technologies by start-ups and SMEs.
Archives for March 13, 2018
Baking Tech Conference 2018
DuPont says freshness outweighs clean label in bakery purchases
DuPont Nutrition and Health’s latest research shows the current clean label trend is less important when it comes to purchasing fresh baked goods compared to other food categories, such as beverage and snacks.
Baking Tech Conference 2018
Bimbo warns of challenges as FDA yet to finalize nutrition label deadline
At the Baking Tech Conference held in Chicago at the end of February, Phil Boehm, director of regulatory affairs at Bimbo Bakeries USA, said the US Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) compliance dates were only a proposal, and if not finalized soon, US...
How to ensure stable supplies in a volatile vanilla market?
Demand for natural, origin vanilla is on the rise. But how to ensure supplies from cyclone-prone Madagascar are stable and sustainable? FoodNavigator spoke to Symrise about food credits for farmers, diversified sourcing and quality bonuses.
News in brief
Aryzta sells 50% stake in Signature Flatbreads
Signature Flatbreads has agreed to acquire Aryzta’s 50% shareholding for an undisclosed amount.
Financial earnings
Aryzta posts fallen revenues amid asset disposal drive to tackle debt
Swiss-Irish food group Aryzta reported a 6.3% dip in revenues for the first half of the year, but said it expects to raise more than €450m ($555m) from full-year asset sales to deleverage its balance sheet.
News in Brief
Duravant acquires QC Industries conveyor systems
Duravant equipment manufacturer has acquired QC Industries conveyor systems.