tna has opened a 3,600m² manufacturing facility and expanded Food Technology Testing Centre (FTTC) in the Netherlands, for the potato and vegetable processing industries.
Collagen is set to compete with plant-based protein and probiotics in the US snacks category as manufacturers ride the growth momentum of bone broth, says IRI.
BakeryandSnacks hosted a panel discussion at ProSweets in Cologne, Germany, to delve into the plant-based trend: discussing its effects, the pros and the challenges it is having on the snacks and confectionery sectors.
So Free Chocolate maker Plamil Foods has seen rapid innovation and growth in the free-from space in its 54-year history, but never more so than what it is experiencing today, says the company’s MD.
Chinese consumers are expected to eat more Western style biscuits in the coming years as their knowledge of cheese types increase, according to a recent report by Mintel.
Jeff Harmening, General Mills’ CEO, told attendants at the Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) the company could see more acquisitions as part of its ‘reshape the portfolio for growth’ strategy.
Confectioner Perfetti Van Melle has collaborated with Belgium food group Vandemoortele to create a range of donuts under the lollipop brand Chupa Chups for the European market.
Consumers can expect see a rise in social media influencers on Instagram engaging with emerging snack and beverage brands, thanks to Cambridge Companies SPG’s latest investment in Indi.
Chinese bakery snack manufacturers are betting on e-commerce to boost their sales over the Lunar New Year, reports domestic confectionery trade body China Candy.
