Calbee, Koike-ya halt snack production amid Japan's potato shortage
Inclement weather has led to Japan’s smallest harvest of potatoes since 1983, prompting the country’s snack giants to stop production of several potato snacks.
Archives for April 11, 2017
Health risk from pesticide residues is low, says EFSA
The health risk from pesticide residues in food is low, according to a report by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), with 97% of samples within legal limits - but this is an "upbeat" interpretation which ignores the cocktail effect, critics say.
Snaxpo 2017
Evans Food aims to expand footprint in convenience channel with pork cracklings
Evans Food Group unveiled its latest chorizo-flavored pork cracklings under its Mac’s brand at Snaxpo, held in Savannah, Georgia, in April.
The Cornish Bakery puts a meaty twist on Easter
The Cornish Bakery has created the world’s first Cornish Pasty Easter Egg.
‘We have a tremendous opportunity to use our global scale to influence positive change’
PepsiCo launches Nutrition Greenhouse incubator: ‘The latest food innovation is coming from both big & small players’
PepsiCo has launched an incubator programme to help nurture the ‘best and brightest’ entrepreneurs in the nutrition, health and wellness sectors. Eight ‘breakthrough brands’ will benefit from a €25,000 ($26,500) grant each, and access to experts from...
Klöckner Pentaplast Group to acquire Linpac
Klöckner Pentaplast Group (KP) will acquire Linpac for an undisclosed sum to expand into the rigid and flexible film market, focusing on consumer demand for healthy and safe food with an extended shelf life.
Mondelēz invests $93m in UK Cadbury production, launching Roundie biscuit
Oreo maker Mondelēz has unveiled four chocolate production lines at its Cadbury factory in Bournville, UK.
Snaxpo 2017
Ingredion introduces new texturizers for baked chips
The Illinois-based ingredient supplier has released several texturizer proptotypes that will enhance the taste and texture of baked potato and tortilla chips.
Countdown to Interpack 2017
Bühler demonstrates its renewed competence for countlines, coated items and cereal bars at Interpack
Bühler’s 1,700m2 stand at the trade show will comprise a bistro and a Solutions Space, showcasing the company’s innovative offerings for making chocolate products, biscuits and cereal bars.