News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries
Germany has formally adopted a proposal for a legally binding definition of vegan and vegetarian food - but will it spur the Commission into finally drawing up an EU-wide definition or will it be another barrier to trade for EU manufacturers?
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South American food producer Hathor Group is looking to secure US distribution for its Grano cookies and granola.
Speciality baking business Aryzta has again reported mixed fortunes across its business – with sales declining in the US and growing in Europe.
General Mills has voluntarily recalled 10 million pounds of flour products over concerns they may be connected to a multistate outbreak of E. coli in the US.
NUTRITION LABELLING IN THE US AND EUROPE
Nutrition labels in the US will now have to tell consumers how much sugar has been added by manufacturers and how much is naturally occurring. Is it time Europe introduced similar measures so consumers know whether the food they are eating is healthy?
SP Food and Bioscience has taken part in a project to find a recipe that gives frozen bread the same properties after baking as freshly made bread.