All news articles for February 2020

Governments on both side of the Atlantic are shining a spotlight on sugar in order to reduce obesity. Pic: GettyImages/vchal

Sugar in the spotlight: The tax and the new Nutrition Facts label

By Gill Hyslop

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is rolling out a new Nutrition Facts label that shines a spotlight on ‘Added Sugars’ to help Americans cut back on the amount they consume, while on the other side of the pond, the UK’s sugar tax is producing...

Cyrus O'Leary's is a multiple award winner of the National Pie Championships. Pic: GettyImages/Ibarn

Sara Lee snaps up National Pie Champion

By Gill Hyslop

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery is acquiring Cyrus O’Leary’s Pies for an undisclosed sum, which will significantly expand Sara Lee’s presence in the instore bakery category.

Major cereal producers are ensuring they are providing all options to give consumers a reason to walk down the aisle. Pic: GettyImages/EvgeniiAnd

There’s still a place on the table for sugary breakfast cereals

By Gill Hyslop

Breakfast cereals are one of the categories to actually show progress in reducing sugar content, with Action on Sugar’s latest progress report showing an 8.5% reduction between 2015 and 2018. But some consumers still demand that sweet hit in the morning....

Systech acquired by Dover. Photo: Systech

Systech to join Markem-Imaje following Dover acquisition

By Jenny Eagle

Dover Corporation has acquired Systech International (Systech), which will now join Markem-Imaje, product identification and traceability business, as part of Dover’s Imaging and Identification segment.

'Parasite' has been a game-changer for Bonilla a La Vita's Patatas Fritas. Pic: Bonilla a La Vita

Brand licensing

Cameo role in ‘Parasite’ sees sales soar for a Spanish snack

By Gill Hyslop

The story of how a relatively little-known Spanish producer’s canned Patatas Fritas snack was thrust onto the world stage after appearing in a Korean Oscar-winning film is a prime example of the effect brand licensing can have on a product.

NABIM's new campaign shows Brits just how 'easy peasy' baking at home can be. Pic: GettyImages/jacoblund

NABIM wants Britain to fall in love with baking again

By Gill Hyslop

With the home baking category in decline in the UK, the National Association of British and Irish Millers (NABIM) has launched its Easy Peasy Baking Campaign to encourage consumers to get baking.

Grupo Bimbo leads Merco ranking in Mexico

Grupo Bimbo leads Merco ranking in Mexico

By Asia Sherman

For the sixth consecutive year, baked-goods company Grupo Bimbo topped the Merco ranking of companies with the best corporate responsibility and governance practices in Mexico.

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