The market for after school snacks is untapped, says Mintel
UK food makers have been focused on the lunchbox trend but have failed to notice a gaping hole full of promise – the after school snacking occasion, a Mintel analyst says.
Archives for September 9, 2013
Case packer shows its sensitive side
This Brenton case packer handles small food cases and fragile products at high speeds.
Cargill-Evolva on fermentation-based steviol glycosides: 'Pace of progress continues to exceed our expectations’
The pace of progress on the joint development program of Cargill and Evolva to produce fermentation-based steviol glycosides is ‘exceeding expectations’ with the resulting ingredients potentially hitting the market earlier than expected.
Flexible packaging plant certified safe
A Plascon Group flexible packaging plant has landed certification by a national safety group.
COMMODITY REPORTS: AHDB
On the up: Dry harvest means British wheat quality back on track
The latest wheat harvest in Britain is of good quality which should spell less need for manufacturers to import, a cereals analyst says.
Continuous snacking: US kids eat 4.1 snacks a day, while teens eat 3.8 snacks a day, says NPD Group
American children aged 6-12 consume 4.1 snacks daily while teens aged 13 to 17 consume 3.8 snacks daily, according to new research from NPD Group.
North America’s $54bn packaging market in flux
According to leaders from SIG Combibloc, the North American packaging market is changing, thanks to shifting consumer tastes and evolving technology.
Ishida sticky meat Roto-Batcher delivers 55 trays/minute
Ishida Europe has launched a screw feeder weigher for sticky, difficult-to-handle fresh products.
PROCESS EXPO launches futuristic packaging education
The PROCESS EXPO University education program has bolstered its packaging track with a futuristic session, taking a look at what trends and innovations are on the horizon.