Star Snacks Co. fined for exposing workers to carbon monoxide
Star Snacks Co. has been fined $180,000 for wilfully exposing employees to carbon monoxide and dangerous noise levels.
Archives for May 14, 2014
Snacks stretch PepsiCo’s global reach 3%: Kantar Worldpanel
PepsiCo gobbled up more global interest last year, fueled by three ‘star’ brands – Lay’s, Doritos and Cheetos, according to Kantar Worldpanel's Brand Footprint report.
The ‘right’ snacking has nutritional value for kids, say researchers
The ‘right’ type of snack can improve diet quality in children under the age of 11, according to researchers looking into how snack and meal frequencies affect total energy intake and diet quality.
Special edition: Closing the fiber gap
Bread still rules high-fiber realm; Latin America rising fast
When it comes to fiber, baked goods are king. That might sound obvious, but in a world where the nutrient, its source and end application are often separated, it is worth stating.
Stand-up pouches give teas star quality
Pooki’s Mahi revamped its line of premium teas, sweeteners and snacks with flexible packaging by StandupPouches.net, just in time for a red-carpet appearance at the Emmys.
Eat locally, eh? Canadian government entices food producers
The Manitoba government is working to grow the province’s food-related business, currently valued at $4bn annually, with financial and educational encouragement.
Bosch: Interpack top trends
Martin Dupick, global product manager, Bosch Packaging Technology, spoke to FoodProductionDaily about the top trends influencing the food manufacturing industry at Interpack 2014.
UK data shows most people do not meet healthy eating targets
The UK population is still consuming too much saturated fat, added sugars and salt and not enough fruit, vegetables, oily fish and fibre, says a new report.
SPECIAL EDITION: CLOSING THE FIBER GAP
Fiber-rich bakery: What does the science say?
In this special edition article BakeryandSnacks.com takes a look at some of the key suggested benefits of fiber, and how manufacturers can utilize it to benefit consumers.
What’s your food brand’s digital IQ?
The $321 bn US packaged food market’s appetite for digital is growing, yet just a handful of brands are truly differentiating themselves when it comes to their digital presence, says a new study from digital business intelligence firm L2 ThinkTank.
SPECIAL EDITION: CLOSING THE FIBER GAP
Fiber and beyond: Technical promise outshines nutritional value
Fortifying cereal-based products with fiber is less about nutrition and more about technical, formulation functions that align with mega-trends like sugar reduction and gluten-free, claim suppliers.
Sustainability woes: Ingredients firms aren’t doing enough, claims expert
Ingredients suppliers are uniquely placed in the supply chain to up their game in sustainable sourcing and must push the agenda further, says a market analyst from Invenire.