News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries
A California judge has declined to certify a class of consumers in a lawsuit alleging New York-based Medora Snacks falsely used the term ‘all-natural’ on PopCorners labels because the corn-based chips are made with genetically engineered corn.
Heinz has removed the word ‘healthy’ from adverts for sugary biscotti for babies – but the campaigner who filed the complaint has slammed the powerlessness of advertising regulators and impunity of Heinz as the word will remain on the packaging.
Cake maker Bright Blue Foods has been acquired by private equity investor Endless for an undisclosed sum.
“Free-from” snack products are closer to becoming an industry standard, according to a report from Mintel.
KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation has agreed to an offer from the Association of Western Pulp and Paper Workers Union Local 153 to unconditionally return to work following strike action.
Tri-Star Packaging has developed an eco-friendly oval bowl for hot and cold food that’s easier to hold while eating.
The Independent Bakers Association has written a letter denouncing the US Department of Labor’s new overtime rule proposals.
Flowers Foods – which has just snapped up Dave’s Killer Bread for $275m – has made another move into the fast-growing organic bakery category with a $120m deal to acquire Alpine Valley Bread Company.