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Kemin has developed a customer-friendly alternative to traditional antioxidants to extend the shelf life of baked goods and snacks. Pic: Kemin

Kemin develops clean label ingredient to extend shelf life of bakery and snack products

Kemin Food Technologies has added a new antioxidant to its portfolio of shelf-life extension solutions.

World Franchise Associates signs deal with US bread and sandwich franchise Great Harvest Bakery eyes international expansion

UK franchise development consultancy World Franchise Associates (WFA) has signed an agreement with US company Great Harvest Bakery to extend its footprint into Europe, the Gulf, UK, Japan and Canada.

Barry Callebaut acquires Burton’s Biscuit’s UK chocolate factory; signs long-term supply agreement

Barry Callebaut will acquire Burton’s Biscuit’s chocolate factory in Moreton, Wirral, UK, by the end of this year to expand its manufacturing capacity in the country.

Ukrainian Walnut building $20m nut processing plant

Ukrainian Walnut LLC (Kyiv) will begin construction of a walnut processing plant at an estimated cost of $20m in the Mohyliv-Podilsky district of Vinnytsia region next year.

What’s new on shelf: Egg prata with fish curry potato chips, going Paleo for breakfast and lofty cakes that honor the Star-Spangled Banner

From American-style layered caked mixes, to minature donuts inspired by a Kellogg's cereal and clean label, whole grain snack bars, BakeryandSnacks has scoured the shelves to see what's new.