Harry & David plans to turn Moose Munch from a seasonal to an everyday brand to compete with fast-growing popcorn brands like SkinnyPop and Boomchickapop recently acquired by big FMCG companies.
Tri-Seal, part of Tekni-Plex has been granted a patent for its Sniff Seal technology, which can be used for a variety of product categories including dairy, confectionery, bakery and beverages.
Cranswick; WPO & Axion Polymers get vocal about plastic recycling
Cranswick fresh food producers has partnered with Waitrose, Iceland and Surfers Against Sewage, to drive debate and influence change of the single use of plastic.
Scandinavian start-up Veg of Lund’s science-based approach to innovation has enabled it to develop a new snack concept that taps into wide-ranging consumer demands.
As part of its £3m ($4m) investment in its Hula Hoops brand, KP Snacks has launched a new line extension in response to consumer preference for bolder flavored crisps (chips) that can be shared.
'Visual codes such as UPC (Universal Product Codes) and QR (Quick Response) have been around for decades. They are ‘artifacts’ of a time when machines required visual symbologies'.
JAB Holding Co. – owner of Panera, Au Bon Pain and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, as well as coffee brands Douwe Egberts, Peet’s and Stumptown, among others – is acquiring UK business Pret A Manger.
YouBar has seen increased demand for its ready-for-market nutrition bars that meet individualized recipes for a range of dietary and nutritional needs.
Fazer Confectionery has appointed Nathalie Ahlström, former VP & GM Indonesia, Singapore & India, Amcor, as managing director, starting in November this year.
Limagrain Céréales Ingrédients (LCI) says it will expand internationally by agreeing to acquire 100% shares of Unicorn Grain Specialties from Nordian Capital .
The National Confectioners Association (NCA) has named the most innovative product award winners of 2018 at the Sweets and Snacks Expo in Chicago (May 22-May 24, 2018).
Nearly 70% of in-store snack purchases are unplanned -- indicating that impulse snack shopping is a shared habit among most consumers, Euromonitor senior analyst Jared Koerten said at the Sweets & Snack Expo in Chicago yesterday.
The Intersnack Group has reached an agreement for its KP Snacks business to acquire Tyrrells’ premium snack brands from Hershey for an undisclosed sum.
UK food and drink manufacturers have fallen short of Public Health England’s 5% voluntary target for sugar reduction, achieving just 2% at the end of the first year.
Campbell Soup CEO, Denise Morrison, has announced her retirement as the company reports a $393m loss on sales of $2.13bn for the quarter ended April 29, compared with a profit a year ago.
As consumer interest in protein continues to grow food makers are working to differentiate themselves based on protein source. But, new research suggests, consumers are most accepting of proteins that are recognisable and familiar.
Alland & Robert has welcomed sixth generation family member Charles Alland to take over the business from his father Frédéric Alland, announcing a number of forthcoming initiatives for the acacia gum firm.
Kellogg has unveiled a wild berry Froot Loops cereal, the brand’s first flavor and shape in 10 years, as the company hopes to get its morning food sales back on track.
After helping 2017's winners generate growth worth €10 million, PepsiCo's accelerator programme Nutrition Greenhouse is looking for 10 more start-ups for the 2018 round.
Kraft Heinz has invested in Ayoba-Yo jerky and Quevos egg white chips for an undisclosed sum through its venture arm Springboard as it believes these brands represent the future of snacking.
UK market leader in infant snacks, Organix 'savoury finger food for babies’ range is part of its junk-busting mission. "Some infant snack products contain more than 30 ingredients and that is not really necessary," says the managing director.
Food companies could be unwittingly putting production processes at risk of contamination by fitting mechanical seals that fail to comply with EU regulations.
Coeliac UK and Innovate UK are inviting industry and academia to submit ideas on improving the detection and management of coeliac disease, as well as creating more nutritious and affordable gluten-free foods.
Private label manufacturer Biscuit International has acquired Northumbrian Fine Foods (NFF) from CriSeren Foods to extend its reach in the dynamic free-from market.
Churchill’s Confectionery has partnered with Electropac, electronic packaging to debut a musical biscuit tin to commemorate the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on Saturday (May 19).
‘Mega trends’ will define the future of the world because they have a far-reaching effect on businesses, economies, cultures and personal lives, according to the Technical University of Munich (TUM).
TL Tradewinds Co. Ltd. has rapidly expanded the market for lotus seed snacks in Asia and now the Thai social enterprise is working on plans to open up the category in Europe.
3M Food Safety has completed the integration of Elution Technologies, adding 33 allergen specific lateral flow and ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) test kits to its portfolio to test for food allergens, such as peanuts, milk and gluten.
Frozen fruit bars producer Modern Pop hopes to gain market share and grow rapidly with a new round of investment from three venture capital firms: Cambridge Companies SPG, Rocana Venture Partners and Steelpoint Capital.
Stable Micro Systems has developed a new rig to enable food manufacturers to measure the flowability of compacted powders, such as flour, cocoa powder and starch.
