News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries
Huhtamaki said its decision to reveal for the first time in 2010 a definite forecast for its full year EBIT did not signal a huge jump in its operating profits or a change in the overall economic environment.
Flavourings supplier Symrise claims it is now in a leading position for serving local clients in bakery and confectionery goods in the Middle East after establishing its own manufacturing site in Dubai.
Amcor has announced it is to close a flexible packaging plant in Scotland with the loss of 77 jobs following a serious fire at the factory earlier this year.
A new multi-million dollar collaboration between grain scientists in Australia aims to fast-rack development of healthier varieties wheat, barley and rice fibre, with higher levels of fibre compounds seen to bring health benefits.
Cereal and snack manufacturer General Mills posted lower than expected Q2 results yesterday as commodity prices increase and product prices become more competitive.