News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries
Nigeria’s growing flour milling industry has a positive future despite challenging operating conditions and fluctuating wheat prices, according to Babatunde Odunayo, executive vice chairman of Honeywell Flour Mills.
Taura Natural Ingredients has extended its portfolio to include vegetable blends that it claims will allow food manufacturers tap into the growing demand for healthier and clean label snack products.
Caravan Ingredients has developed a new base for soft white tortillas with a long shelf life, the company has said.
DS Smith’s confidence in the refocusing of its business model appeared to be paying off as it yesterday reported both revenue and volume increases in its packaging operations.
Henkel said its new said its newly launched laminating adhesive for flexible packaging is safer and reduces processing time.
A decision is awaited from the Commission on the use of Sunset Yellow FCF (E 110) in non-alcoholic flavoured drinks following a revised exposure assessment from EFSA showing some children in the UK could still be over the ADI levels for the additive.
Exploiting expected growth opportunities in the Middle East and Africa, AB Enzymes reports it has initiated a tie-up with one of the main distributors in the region – Orkila - to aid its penetration into the bakery, beverage and food specialities markets.