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If negotiatons are successful, Kellogg's will acquire a solid foothold in India's snack market. Pic: ©GettyImages/ajaykampani

Kellogg’s poised to take big bite of India's snack market

The US cereal giant is purportedly in talks with Haldirams, India’s largest snack producer, to acquire a majority stake in its Delhi and Nagpur businesses.

PepsiCo plans new snacks line in Bengal

PepsiCo India is adding a new production line at its snacks manufacturing facility in West Bengal.

Haas expands in India thanks to Bühler acquisition

Haas has expanded in India thanks to the Bühler acquisition last year, adding an oven manufacturing plant to its service and support facility in the country.

What’s new on shelf: luxurious biscuits from Godiva, novel mushroom snacks and popped lotus seeds from India

February is National Snack Food Month. It’s also known as the month of love, with sweethearts around the globe celebrating Saint Valentine’s Day (February 14), so here’s a cornucopia of treats that are fitting for this time of year.

Clean label lentil flour gives bakery and snack portfolios a timely high-protein, high-fiber boost

US agribusiness and food company Bunge Limited has added a lentil functional flour to its product portfolio, which bakery and snack producers can use to replace modified starches, while offering a clean label.

Microalgae protein grown in tanks to be the next generation future of food

Alternative protein sources, insect-fed chicken and fish, cultured meat and algae – many technologies are being tested for the diet of tomorrow, according to Bühler.

Walki to produce its first products with circular polymers this year

Walki Group will produce its first products with circular polymers, which will be delivered to customers this year, as part of a major step towards a zero-waste future.