News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries
The UK’s food industry is congratulating itself on the success of voluntary salt reduction after a government survey shows average salt intake has fallen, but the figures are being questioned by public health campaigners.
UK manufacturer Premier Foods – maker of Mr Kipling cakes - has rejected a takeover approach by US spices business McCormick & Company.
A trade show for the plastics recycling industry has been cancelled following the terrorist attacks in Brussels.
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Rudolph Foods is expanding its Southern Recipe brand with high-end protein snack Southern Recipe Small Batch.
Consumers have spoken – the perfect hot cross bun offers a complex blend of tastes and textures, and has ‘a good shine on top’.
Huhtamaki has increased its ownership by 10% in a joint venture in Arabian Paper Products Company (APPCO) adding it will strengthen its position in Middle-East and North Africa.