News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries
The Swiss takeover board has rubberstamped the merger of Irish bakery group IAWS with Swiss-based baker Hiestand, clearing a further hurdle to create €2.5bn firm Aryzta with access to nearly a billion consumers.
New polyethylene terephthalate (PET) jars have been designed to give hot fill foods long shelf life, aesthetic appeal and rigidity while cutting material requirements, according to Constar International.
Sara Lee has changed its whole grain claim on its white bread following a settlement agreement with an advocacy group, demonstrating the current sensitivity surrounding health claims.
A debate has ignited over the nutritional benefits of organic produce compared to conventional, with recent analysis disputing claims of its nutritional superiority.
The Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) said that it has updated its 2008 US Packaging Machinery Purchasing Plans Study as a result of the current economic climate.
Wild is extending its use of blossoms in flavour blends for use in beverages and other products, and is working with more companies to use the likes of lavender, rose and elderberry in combination with fruit flavours.