Portugal to set mandatory maximum salt levels in bread
Portugal will set mandatory maximum levels for salt in bread, with incrementally increasing targets over the next four years.
Archives for July 23, 2018
Rising demand for egg white peptides in bakery & confectionery
Use of egg white peptides is rising among global bakery and confectionery manufacturers because the animal-based protein is a rich source of bioactive peptides that can improve human health, according to Fact.MR research firm.
Uber inks deal with Cargo to offer snacks to passengers
New York-based startup Cargo – which provides in-car commerce to the rideshare economy – has signed an exclusive partnership deal with driver app Uber to offer a vending serving to passengers.
JAB expands bakery empire with majority stake in Insomnia Cookies
JAB-owned Krispy Kreme Doughnut is acquiring a majority stake in popular student cookie and milk chain Insomnia Cookies, for an undisclosed sum.
Daelmans Stroopwafels
Brand Passport expands stroopwafels to appease Americans’ insatiable appetite
Stroopwafels were a European novelty in the US a decade ago, but the increasing amount of new entries to the category in the past few years only means one thing: Americans’ demand for stroopwafels is limitless, according to Brand Passport.
Canadian GM wheat saga update: Japan resumes imports
Japan’s agricultural ministry has lifted its ban on imports of Canadian wheat, after trade was suspended in June following the discovery of GM wheat plants in southern Alberta.
Edlong showcases dairy-free range at IFT
Illinois-based Edlong showcased a handful of its 250+ dairy-free flavors at the IFT expo last week, highlighting a national trend in consumer demand for vegan options.