News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries
Rising demand in Asia and Africa will drive significant growth in global sugar consumption, according to a new Rabobank report. The report, Global Sugar to 2021, projects global sugar consumption to grow from 166 million tons to 203 million tons in raw...
SPECIAL EDITION: GOING GREEN - THE SNACK PACKAGING QUEST
Retailer demands are tough. They want quality, competitive prices and now, more than ever, to work with eco-friendly brands.
SPECIAL EDITION: GOING GREEN - THE SNACK PACKAGING QUEST
Researchers across the globe are exploring the use of food by-products in packaging materials - and snack products are not being left out of simmering developments.
EIC Solutions Inc. has launched the M74 clean-out modification, which facilitates fast, easy wash-down of thermoelectric coolers in food processing environments.
SPECIAL EDITION: GOING GREEN - THE SNACK PACKAGING QUEST
BakeryandSnacks analyzes the sustainable credentials of the most commonly used materials and formats for snack packaging and casts its eye on alternatives.
SPECIAL EDITION: GOING GREEN - THE SNACK PACKAGING QUEST
Snack packs shimmer with color; screaming temptation and fun but you’d need to look a little closer to find out if the material is recyclable or made from renewable compounds.
The problem of severe drying when using ultra-violet (UV) light for storage of produce has been solved, according to US researchers.
People with mild depression or anxiety may have modified perceptions of how fat, sweet and bitter flavours which could result in higher consumption levels of unhealthy foods, researchers suggest.
SPECIAL EDITION: GOING GREEN - THE SNACK PACKAGING QUEST
Sustainable snack packaging may be on the top brand owners’ agendas, but do consumers appreciate the efforts and how do these green materials affect their snacking experience?
Texwrap Packaging Systems has helped a longtime Tennessee producer of sausage and sausage products improve the efficiency of its shrink-wrapping operation.
Sealed Air Corp., a company that provides food and protective packaging, marked World Environment Day (WED) on June 5 by announcing a range of efforts to help reduce food waste around the globe.