Snacking on ideas with Mintel
Occasion-based snacking: Tradition always trumps health
Occasion-based snacking during events like the Super Bowl, Christmas or Thanksgiving is driven by tradition, fun and indulgence not health, an analyst says.
Archives for February 5, 2013
Product Inspection for Bakers: Insight from Mettler-Toledo Part Two
Bakers need more flexible product inspection as bread varieties boom, says specialist
Increased variety within the bakery sector is putting pressure on quality and safety management and means flexible product inspection programs are needed, says a specialist.
Frozen sales surge at Kellogg but Kashi still underperforming in the cereals aisle
Kellogg is significantly outpacing the competition in the frozen food aisles, posting a 12.8% surge in sales the fourth quarter of 2012 and a 10.8% rise in the full year, revealed bosses on an earnings call this morning.
Allied Bakeries invests in ‘healthy white’ bread
UK firm Allied Bakeries has launched a high fiber white bread loaf and roll line under its Allinson brand to target huge opportunities in the healthier white segment, its brand manager says.
ISM 2013 Cologne
Convenience, shelf-life and health: Gourmet fruit range plugs all, says Taura
Taura Natural Ingredients’ newly launched gourmet fruit inclusion range plugs convenience, shelf-life and health for the artisanal baker, its marketing manager says.
Fan-made Doritos advert aired at Super Bowl
Frito-Lay once again drafted in fans to create a Doritos advert to be aired at the Super Bowl last weekend.
Amcor completes sell off of three sites
Integrated Packaging Group (IPG) has completed the acquisition of three sites from Amcor Flexibles Packaging.