Weetabix NPD for China underway
Weetabix has started to develop new products for China, focused on savory flavors and texture changes that will appeal to Chinese consumers, its global brand head says.
Archives for March 20, 2014
Nordson opens Shanghai technical center
Nordson Corporation has opened a 2,000m2 technical center in Shanghai for engineering, testing, training, customer service and application.
Goldman Sachs & Vestar Capital buy Hearthside Food Solutions
Investment bank Goldman Sachs and private equity firm Vestar Capital Partners have joined forces to buy Hearthside Food Solutions.
Fire strikes ConAgra nut facility
A small fire broke out inside a snack nut roaster at a ConAgra-owned processing facility; no injuries were reported.
OSHA: Schwan’s could redeem itself after violations
An OSHA leader says Schwan’s has the chance to make amends, rather than pay the full $185,700 in penalties, if it fixes the safety and training gaffes it was cited for.
General Mills: Baking is on trend and can boost profits
There are tasty growth prospects for dessert mixes and refrigerated dough with the rise of home baking, says General Mills’ baking head.
ConAgra faces $117k fine for safety violations
ConAgra Foods is facing a $117,000 fine after being hit with multiple safety violations at its Columbus-based flour mill.
The good, the bad and the mascot: Kids’ advertising entrenches adult brand loyalty
Food brand mascots advertised to children can spark long-term brand loyalty and biases – a strategy that could be used to benefit public health but one that could also fuel public concern, warn researchers.