PepsiCo’s Brazilian biscuit acquisition ‘makes sense'– analyst
A leading analyst has said PepsiCo’s recent acquisition of Brazilian biscuit manufacturer Mabel will help it seize upon strong growth in the domestic cookie market.
Archives for November 15, 2011
Competition and price hike fears as EC ponders major sugar industry takeover
The European Commission has launched an in-depth investigation over the proposed acquisition of the world’s second largest sugar trader ED&F MAN by Europe’s largest sugar producer Südzucker as it fears it could impact competition in Central Europe and...
Special Edition: Sustainable Supply Chain
Asda exceed sustainability targets through supply chain reduction
Asda has exceeded a 10% carbon emission reduction target for 2015 through the elimination of 17 million miles from its supply chain to date, according to figures released by the UK retailer.
Unripe bananas may aid resistant starch food formulation
The addition of unripe banana flour to simple food and bakery formulations, such as in cookie preparations, could be a good way to formulate products with high levels of indigestible carbohydrates, according to new research.
Britannia taps into Indian healthy snacks market with product launches
India-based biscuit manufacturer Britannia Industries has launched two new snacks to its NutriChoice brand aimed at the health conscious.