Archives for February 18, 2019

NEWS IN BRIEF

Cargill responds to demand for healthier snacks with ‘high protein egg chip’

The food giant has filed a patent application for a high-protein, low fat snack in response to changing consumer behaviour: “Snacking has expanded to occur at all times in the day.”

Grain of truth: Watchdog demands food makers clarify ‘multigrain’ content

Tighter regulations are required to stop manufacturers claiming products are ‘multigrain’ if “hardly any grains” other than the main wheat component are present in the finished product, says consumer watchdog Foodwatch.

Colombia inks US$1 million deal for climate-smart corn

The Maize for Colombia partnership will invest US$1 million over the next five years to develop non-GMO corn varieties that are resistant to climate change.

Lindor develops 4-in-1 processing machine for caramelized dried fruit flakes

Lindor has developed a machine for a German fruit processor, which mixes, coats, dries and roasts sweetened fruit flakes.

The carrot is more effective than the stick: How to entice consumers to up their fiber intake

Research conducted on behalf of the Beneo-Institute found that Europeans still do not manage to consume the recommended daily intake of fiber, despite being aware that it is key for a healthy digestive system. BakeryandSnacks chats to Thomas Schmidt,...