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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.

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SNACKEX 2013: FROM THE FLOOR

Improved trade body collaboration will benefit snack makers, says SFA

A more open and proactive approach to collaboration between trade bodies will give the snack industry better access to education, information and government relations, says soon-to-be Snack Food Association (SFA) CEO.

SNACKEX 2013: FROM THE FLOOR

Counterintuitive? Healthy snack reformulation claims are decreasing, Mintel

Claims like low sodium, low fat and low calorie on snacks are decreasing which seems counterintuitive given action is being taken by manufacturers, said the director of innovation and insights at Mintel.

SNACKEX 2013: CONFERENCE SESSIONS

No ‘magic bullet’ to battling private label: Rabobank tells snack makers

There is no “magic bullet” when battling private label competition and a dual tracking strategy that balances brand and private label is risky, a Rabobank analyst warns snack makers.

BAKERYANDSNACKS TEASER ON SNACKEX 2013

Snackex 2013: Day one round-up

The doors have closed on a very successful, and busy, first day at Snackex 2013 in Gothenburg, Sweden. Miss it? Have no fear - here's BakeryandSnacks' take on day one...

BAKERYANDSNACKS TEASER ON SNACKEX 2013

Snackex 2013: Day two round-up

Day two at Snackex was a little shorter, but nevertheless insightful and busy. In case you missed it, BakeryandSnacks has put together a brief round-up for you… 

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Industry uses technical barriers to salt reduction as ‘an excuse’, says CASH from FoodNavigator.com

Industry’s assertion that there are still technical barriers to salt reduction is often just an excuse to avoid further reformulation, claims the chairman of CASH (Consensus Action on Salt and Health) Graham MacGregor.

Where are the biggest growth opportunities in the US convenience store sector? from FoodNavigator-USA.com

How can convenience stores find sustainable growth beyond gas and cigarettes? And why were unit sales of energy drinks in c-stores up 56% between 2008 and 2012, while unit sales of milk slumped 25% over the same period? IRI's latest report, 'Convenience Stores: Keep the core, appeal to more' attempts to find out...

Commission releases over 300,000 MT as EU sugar price almost doubles the world price

EU releases fourth tranche of out-of-quota sugar from ConfectioneryNews.com

The European Commission has released a fourth round of out-of-quota sugar for the current marketing year at reduced levies in a bid to boost EU supplies as prices soar above world levels.

EU health claims for fructose and alpha-cyclodextrin become law from FoodNavigator.com

Two ingredients – fructose and alpha-cyclodextrin – can now carry claims that they lead to a lower blood glucose rise, as the European Union adopts its latest batch of article 13 health claims.

RESEARCHER aims to replicate ATTENTION-GRABBING RESULTS

Eye-catching study suggests 5-Hour Energy boost barely beats caffeine alone from BeverageDaily.com

A preliminary study in the US assessing the efficacy of 5-Hour Energy found that the energy shot did not ‘significantly improve’ brain activity and reaction times versus plain water with added caffeine.

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Researchers call for mandatory EU folic acid flour fortification

Researchers call for mandatory EU folic acid flour fortification

The European Union must embrace a mandatory folic acid flour fortification program given the prevalence of neural...

Special K Nourish: ‘The concept of hot cereal in the US is a cultural change’, says analyst

Special K Nourish: ‘The concept of hot cereal in the US is a cultural change’, says analyst

US consumers don’t have the habit of eating hot cereal, but they are very open to new...

Smart loaf? Start-up seeks partner to upscale zero carb gluten-free bread production

Smart loaf? Start-up seeks partner to upscale zero carb gluten-free bread production

US start-up Smart Baking Company is looking to strike a partnership to upscale production of its patent-pending...

Fiber: The golden ingredient in Japan’s promising cereal sector

Fiber: The golden ingredient in Japan’s promising cereal sector

Fiber is a core selling point of breakfast cereal in Japan given the low dietary intake in...

General Mills CFO: ‘The strength of our cereal business is rooted in the breadth of our portfolio’:

General Mills CFO: ‘The strength of our cereal business is rooted in the breadth of our portfolio’:

The breadth of General Mills’ portfolio and targeted marketing enables the company to stay strong in the...

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