Extruded snack innovation: In-lab trials, healthier NPD and 3D shaping
Extruded snack makers are using low output machines to run R&D tests in-house and many are working to develop healthier variants and inventive shapes, say equipment suppliers.
Archives for April 16, 2015
Sonoco display & packaging and flexibles business is its fastest growing market
Sonoco’s two fastest growing businesses in 2014 were display and packaging and flexible packaging, which both grew sales by about 6% due to volume gains, the company said at its Annual Shareholders Meeting this month.
Local brands add heat to Germany’s €70m hot cereal sector
‘Prolific’ flavor innovation, fortification and packaging adaptations from local brands has bolstered sales of hot cereal in Germany over the past few years, says a Mintel analyst.