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Munk Pack unveils a new food category: Oatmeal fruit squeeze

By Elaine Watson

Not so long ago, pouches were just for babies. Today, they’re fast-becoming the go-to format for companies looking to stand out from the crowd in healthy snacks, say the founders of Munk Pack, who have combined fruit with gluten-free wholegrain oatmeal,...

Exhibitor preview: Ingredients at iba

Health-drive to influence iba ingredient launches

By Hal Conick

In the ingredient world, expectations are ever-changing. Now, consumers want sweet (but healthy) treats, snacks that are nutty with no allergy worries and bready snacks that don’t contain gluten.

Less processed fibre makes food healthier

By Niamh Michail

Preserving the natural structure of plant fibre during food processing keeps blood sugar levels in check – meaning manufacturers can make their products healthier without changing the ingredients, say researchers.