Grupo Bimbo acquires Ecuadorian firm Supan
Mexican bakery giant Grupo Bimbo is set to acquire Ecuadorian company Supan – its first buy in the region.
Archives for July 16, 2014
Sirane Ice-Mat helps keep live seafood fresh
Sirane Food Packaging has launched its ‘Ice-Mats’, which release seawater over live seafood during transportation.
Half of new product sales in gluten-free are from snacks, but are we close to saturation point?
US retail sales of gluten-free products surged 47% in 2013, with a significant chunk of the growth coming from snacks, according to flour milling giant Ardent Mills.
Nearly 2/3 UK bread contain pesticide residues, report claims
A report from lobby group Pesticide Action Network (PAN UK) claims nearly two thirds of UK bread tested between 2000 and 2013 contained pesticide residues, but DEFRA says there is no threat to human health.
Star Refrigeration scales up seafood processor chilling package
Seafood processor has Pinneys turned to Star Refrigeration for an upgraded refrigeration plant and chilling tunnel package to accommodate expanded product offerings and growing demand.
General Mills certifies food safety laboratory
The consumer packaged food giant has approved ABC Research Laboratories as one of its certified food safety testing providers.