News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries
North Sea fishermen should play a greater part in taking care of the marine environment, says a new scientific report into sustainable fishing and environmental protection. Anthony Fletcher reports.
PepsiCo is now in a prime position to dominate the blossoming European snacks market, especially the emerging eastern sector, after US food maker General Mills pulled out of their 12-year-old joint venture to pay off mounting debts, reports Chris Mercer.
Prices for cocoa remain relatively volatile as political unrest in Ivory Coast, that produces some 40 per cent of global cocoa crops, keeps the market nervous.
Finnish packaging manufacturer Huhtamaki plans to carry out a restructuring programme over the next two years in order to improve efficiency and cost base, especially in its rigid packaging operations.