Mona’s Granola: Big cereal brands have overlooked sensual packaging
Big cereal players haven’t worked out the concept of sensual packaging, sticking instead to rigid boxes and thick plastics but Mona’s Granola is one step ahead, says its founder.
Archives for March 18, 2014
OEE software troubleshoots product recalls
CSB-System International has developed a software program that plans, controls and monitors production and packing systems for overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
Indian start-up targets global snacks with high protein, price stable quinoa
Snack makers should consider sourcing quinoa from India where the exotica strain is sweeter, higher in protein and sells at a stable, lower price, says the managing director of Ashtral Biotech.
Saudi must look east for grains
The contribution of agriculture to Saudi Arabia’s gross domestic product was last measured at 2.49% in 2010, according to the World Bank. Moreover, it is set to drop even lower once the country’s cultivation of wheat is phased out by 2016.
Spherical snacks, upscale nuggets, and healthfulness: Snacking category broadens as consumers consume more
A consumer’s definition of ‘snack’ is broadening to encompass beverages and foodservice items, and snacking at least twice a day is up, according to new research from foodservice research and consulting firm Technomic.
Special K targets Swedish women with Cracker Crisps launch
Kellogg has launched three variants of Special K Cracker Crisps into the Swedish market, boasting a 60% less fat on-pack claim to target health-conscious females.