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Kellogg secretively reformulates Special K to outwit private label copycats
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Only a handful of employees at Kellogg will be privy to the secret recipe of its newly formulated Special K brand for Europe as the cereal giant works to stave off mounting private label mimics. Related news |
News in brief
Fusion flavors to twist traditional patisserie, says Pidy
Fusion flavors are just starting to surface in the patisserie sector with inspiration drawn from Asia in particular, a manager at Pidy says.
Meat and spice for the millennial snacker: Euromonitor talks NPD trends
Bold, meaty flavored chips and extra spicy meat snacks are trending as manufacturers strive to excite millennial tastebuds, says a Euromonitor analyst.
66% of foods containing trans-fats have been reformulated, but progress is slowing: Harvard study
Industry efforts to reduce and/or remove trans fats from food products have led to progress, but this progress is slowing, and the industry must continue its effort to reformulate, says a new report from Harvard School of Public Health.
‘There’s an emergency for cake freshness in the industry’: Puratos
There is an urgent need for freshness in the cake sector with strongest demands from Asia and South America, a Puratos brand manager says.
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JBT FoodTech launches contact cooker at IFFA
Efficiency and cleanability are the main benefits of JBT FoodTech’s contact cooker launched at the IFFA 2013 Trade show in Frankfurt.
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Campbell Soup Co to acquire organic babyfood maker Plum Organics from FoodNavigator-USA.com
Campbell Soup Co is to acquire organic babyfood maker Plum Organics for an undisclosed sum.
European healthy ageing apathy creates challenges for brands: Fonterra research from FoodNavigator.com
Europeans are among the most apathetic people in the world about their health as they age – creating big challenges for manufacturers of healthy foods targeting this growing demographic, suggests new research from Fonterra.
Connecticut State Senate passes GMO labeling legislation from NutraIngredients-USA.com
The legislative pressure on mandatory GMO labeling continues to build, at least on the state front, as the Connecticut State Senate voted 35-1 in favor of SB 802, a bill that would require labeling of products with genetically modified ingredients.
Figures show India’s wealthy are flocking to organic food from FoodNavigator-Asia.com
The number of wealthy Indians choosing organic food products has grown threefold over the last five years, according to a survey by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (Assocham).
Dutch food companies collaborate to combat malnutrition in Africa and Asia from NutraIngredients.com
Dutch food companies have announced a partnership with government and NGOs to help improve nutrition in selected countries in Eastern Africa and Southern Asia.
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