KELLOGG'S EXPANSION EXCLUSIVE
Kellogg inks Pringles EMEA expansion plan
Kellogg plans to introduce three new production lines to its Belgium Pringles plant within the next two years to cater to soaring demand.
Archives for June 16, 2013
Cocoa butter substitute use growing in Russia, says EFKO
Russian fats and oils supplier EFKO Group has reported rapid sales growth in cocoa butter substitutes in its first quarter (Q1) results as the domestic confectionery market picks up.
Good grub? Danish researchers win funding to show that insects can be delicious
A new Danish research project aims to promote the widespread adoption of insects in our diets by showing that bugs and grubs are not only good for you, but are also delicious.
USDA validates test for GM wheat; says evidence suggests this is a ‘single isolated incident’; but lawsuits pile up
In an update on its probe into unauthorized genetically modified wheat detected in Oregon, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) said Friday that it “has neither found nor been informed of anything that would indicate that this incident amounts to more...
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‘Milk protein products offer safe haven for embattled Chinese’
Last month, Arla Foods Ingredients launched its new Nutrilac Natural Improvers range together in both Europe and China. The idea was to provide natural and functional proteins derived from milk to enhance the bakery process while still being able to list...
Indian reforms offer a sweet outlook for sugar industry
The future looks rosy for the Indian sugar sector following recent moves by the government to chop out-dated controls and introduce greater market freedom.
Gold star: Oz confectionery industry welcomes front-of-pack labeling
The Australian confectionery industry has broadly welcomed a 'star based' voluntary front-of-pack labeling system but is concerned about time frames to introduce the measures.
Edrington sees ‘significant opportunities’ in premium US spirits
Edrington says it sees ‘significant opportunities’ in the US for brands such as The Macallan and Brugal Extra Dry rum, as it takes over distribution of its brands from Remy Cointreau USA from 2014.
Arway Confections snaps up Long Grove Confectionery
Arway Confections has acquired fellow Illinois based company Long Grove Confectionery for an undisclosed sum.
Combined traffic light and GDA labelling may improve teens’ food choices: Study
Adolescents may choose healthier foods when they carry traffic-light-style information, rather than guideline daily amounts (GDAs) alone, suggests a new study.
Industry groups refute latest anti-BPA study
Industry associations on both sides of the Atlantic are refuting a study that links food-contact packaging containing bisphenol-A (BPA) with obesity in pre-teen girls.
Campbell Soup seeks to boost footprint in China with deal to buy Danish baked snacks maker Kelsen Group
A month after announcing a deal to buy baby food firm Plum Organics, Campbell Soup has unveiled plans to acquire Kelsen Group A/S, a Danish producer of baked snacks that has developed a significant presence in China.
Pizza: The biggest single contributor of sodium to the American diet?
Pizza was the single biggest contributor of sodium to the diet of young Americans in the period 2003-2008 according to a new analysis of dietary intake data from the government’s National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).
Coca-Cola plans to expand soon after its victorious return to Burma
With the bunting barely cleared away following Coca-Cola’s triumphal march on Rangoon earlier this month, the company’s local partner has already indicated more celebrations are on the horizon.
Cleaner than clean: When natural is not enough
It’s boom time for makers of natural ingredients, from colours to flavours to hydrocolloids…or is it? Despite widespread demand for all things natural, some ‘natural’ ingredients still aren’t acceptable to consumers – so when does ‘clean label’ need to...
Scottish food producers to apply for Euro protected status
The Scottish government is urging the nation’s food producers to step up efforts to win EU protected food name status.
Embassy Flavors CEO: ‘We’re closing the taste gap between regular and gluten-free products’
The enormous potential of the gluten-free bakery sector will grow even more when the gap between regular and gluten-free products is closed for taste and freshness, says the CEO of Embassy Flavors.