Intersnack snaps up KP Snacks for undisclosed sum
European Intersnack Group has snapped up United Biscuits’ KP Snacks for an undisclosed sum in a move that will enable the UK firm to 'dedicate focus' to its biscuits business, United Biscuits said.
Archives for December 5, 2012
McCambridge sells strong private label cake division in Christmas run-up
UK bakery firm McCambridge Group has sold its private label cake division to NBGI Private Equity and despite the run-up to Christmas its MD said now is a good time to sell.
Cholesterol lowering bread: Researcher reveals method using whole grain oats
A new way to produce heart healthy bread from whole grain oats could help industry create a new area of functional bread products backed by EU health claims, according to new research.
Intersnack has been ‘eyeing’ KP Snacks for six years
Intersnack Group has been eyeing KP Snacks ever since it went into private equity hands back in 2006, the group’s marketing director said.
Finnish breakthrough strengthens bioplastics potential
Bioplastic packaging applications have been strengthened, according to a Finnish research centre, after its development of a technique to dramatically improve the quality of bio-based packaging materials.
Sunwin Stevia pours cash into production
Sunwin Stevia International has invested heavily in production capacity to support declared growth plans in China.
December 14 EU health claims crack down: Are B2B comms affected?
December 14 brings the long awaited and widely disputed EU crack down on health claims. That means 222 general function claims are good to go, another 1500 or so prohibited. But what happens to B2B communications?