News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries
The tagging of items with radio frequency identification (RFID) will take off in 2007 to becomethe biggest market by value by 2016 as prices fall dramatically, according to a forecast by a market analyst.
Danish ingredients giant Danisco is set to host a seminar on international sweet snacking to encourage new product development in the bakery and confectionery industries.
Equipment supplier TNA has introduced its triple jaw vertical bagging system, capable of speeds in excess of 220 bpm, to the confectionery market with the machine set to be demonstrated at this month's ProSweets trade fair.
A pre-wash system significantly improves the cleaning performance of bottle washers, its manufacturer claims.
Drinks giant Cadbury Schweppes is to change the labelling on its flagship 7UP product, following a fierce debate on the validity of new 'all natural' claims it placed on its labels just nine months ago.
Replacing fat with orange fibre to improve the nutritional quality of the banger does not affect the sensorial nature of the product, Spanish researchers have reported.
Changing the texture of familiar food items could allow manufacturers to attract new consumers, says a report.
Weekly Comment
As a youngster I was brought up on a healthy diet of tuna fish sandwiches and Disney - making my new year's resolution for 2007 the toughest yet. That's right, I'm giving up tuna and who knows, even cod.
Nestle has exercised its option to finalise its commercial agreement with Phosphagenics over the use of Phospha-E in specialised nutrition products for metabolic syndrome.