PepsiCo maintains polarized snacks strategy
Pepsico will continue to drive penetration in premium and value snacks as the business arm stood stable amid a 5% overall profit slip for Q3, its CEO said.
Archives for October 18, 2012
Microwave shielding technology builds momentum
Patented technology that allows microwave meals to be cooked more evenly and can even deliver hot and cold food in the same tray is taking off in the US as well as Europe.
Innovia’s BOPP packaging film trumps biodegradable option for shelf-life of granola, finds study
Innovia Films’ regular biaxially orientated polypropylene (BOPP) film promoted better shelf-life in granola cereal than its renewable and compostable film, a study finds.
Nutritional value is the key, ‘sustainability not a game-changer’: Bakery survey identifies 10 mega-trends for future success
Modern consumers want the best of all worlds when it comes to bakery and chocolate products, with quality & price, local & global, tradition & innovation, and pleasures & health existing together, according to results of a global survey commissioned by...
ADM and Wilmar form European vegetable oils joint venture Olenex
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) and Wilmar International Limited have launched Olenex, a joint venture for the sale and marketing of refined vegetable oils and fats in Europe.
ADM buys stake in Australian commodity giant GrainCorp
Archer Daniels Midland has snapped up a share of Australian bulk grains firm GrainCorp and has requested further discussions for a ‘potential transaction’.
Sonoco reports tough quarter but looks ahead to brighter future
Sonoco has said a negative change in the mix of business, higher maintenance, labor, pension, interest and other expenses hit hard in their Q3 results.
EFSA backs iron modified bentonite as oxygen absorber
Iron (II) modified bentonite does not raise a safety concern when used as an oxygen absorber in food packaging, according to EFSA.
Findus enlists Sofrilog to optimise supply chain
Frozen food firm Findus has implemented several supply chain efficiencies in partnership with logistics service provider Sofrilog.