Project K: Kellogg to shut US cookie plant
The Kellogg Company will close a cookie plant in Charlotte, North Carolina as part of its global cost-cutting plan Project K.
Archives for February 5, 2014
Can Weetabix-Weight Watchers tie-up help tough out difficult times?
Weetabix and Weight Watchers have joined forces to develop a high fiber cereal - a good example of how weight loss firms and breakfast brands can become more resilient in difficult dieting times, say analysts.
What makes whole grains whole? Researchers target Europe-wide definition
A group of researchers has published a definition of ‘whole grain’ stemming from the HealthGrain EU project, in an effort to harmonise labelling and nutrition guidelines across Europe.
OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY MONTH
5 Minutes With...Linx Printing Technologies
As part of our series on Operational Efficiency Month, FoodProductionDaily.com speaks to Charles Randon, senior product manager, Linx Printing Technologies about its work around operational efficiency, focusing on reduced downtime and hygienic design for...
Subway removing controversial dough conditioner, baking expert deems ingredient 'unnecessary'
There are plenty of viable alternatives to azodicarbonamide from ginger to citric acid, one baking expert told FoodNavigator-USA as Subway said it would phase out the controversial dough conditioner after a petition calling on its removal received more...
Processors face tough competition and consolidation of rice mills
Bühler optical sorter targets rising defects in rice
The Bühler Group has launched the Sortex S UltraVision, part of its UltraLine processing equipment, due to rising contamination levels in rice.
Warburtons’ ad banned after Premier Foods complains
A national press advert from Warburtons – stating ‘No.1 Now London's biggest bakers’ – has been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), after complaints from Premier Foods and Allied Bakeries.
Heinz redesigns Spaghetti Hoops cans
Heinz has given its Spaghetti Hoops a packaging make-over to promote its health credentials.
AAK fattened by 12% profit increase
AarhusKarlshamn (AAK), the Sweden-based oils and fat producer, has reported a 12% increase in operating profit in the fourth quarter (Q2), driven by recovery in its chocolate and confectionery fats division.
Downsized baked goods spell sweet profits: Packaged Facts
Bakery manufacturers can drive growth of packaged sweet baked goods by downsizing to smaller and single-serve packs for higher per unit profits, says the research director of Packaged Facts.