Snacks and candy blur: ‘Competition makes us better,’ says SFA
A raft of candy makers are moving into snacks and this influx of innovation will serve the category and consumers well, says the CEO of the Snack Food Association (SFA).
Archives for June 3, 2015
AVT & Quality By Vision create first-of-its-kind inspection for sheet coating presses
AVT has partnered with Quality By Vision to develop CoatScan, which it claims is a first-of-its-kind inspection for sheet coating presses.
Mushroom mycelium could breathe new life into declining cereals category, claims MycoTechnology
Grain companies are working with Denver-based MycoTechnology to explore how mushrooms’ filament-like roots or ‘mycelium’ could help create new value-added opportunities in the cereals market by transforming the nutritional profile of wheat and other grains.
Absolutdata: ‘CPG product concepts can take weeks or months and provide mixed or inconclusive results’
Absolutdata, whose clients include SABMiller and Perfetti, Italian confectionery and gum manufacturer, has launched a NAVIK line of automated marketing analytics tools for business managers at major global brands in CPG.
Sigma Packaging expansion leads to rebranding
Sigma Packaging has expanded its product and service offerings beyond packaging machinery to include processing and support equipment and will rename the company SIGMA Equipment, effective August 1, 2015.
PepsiCo team wins green food innovation award
A team of PepsiCo placement students has landed a £2,000 cash prize after winning a prestigious green food innovation award.
Hostess Brands sale rumors: Part I
Twinkies takeover: Who could buy Hostess?
Grupo Bimbo, Flowers Foods, Post and Aryzta have all been touted as suitors in the rumored $2bn Hostess Brands sell-out, but who is best-suited to take on the infamous Twinkie?