Perfetti Van Melle’s JV with Greencore to launch Chupa Chups cake
Italian-Dutch confectionery manufacturer Perfetti Van Melle has partnered with Irish convenience food giant Greencore to produce a cake under lollipop brand Chupa Chups.
Archives for April 19, 2017
Emerging markets continue to drive growth for Nestlé and Unilever
Industry giants Nestlé and Unilever report steady sales growth driven by emerging markets for first quarter of 2017 and predict continued growth throughout the year.
ABB to install switchgear at Nestlé Buitoni pizza plant
ABB has won a contract to supply a UniSec medium voltage secondary distribution switchgear at Nestlé’s Buitoni frozen foods plant in Benevento, Italy.
This week Down Under
Australia finds 1/2m new weekly bread shoppers in a year
Australia’s ultra-competitive bread market has picked up nearly half a million new customers in the last year, with almost 11m shoppers now spending an average of A$8.20 (US$6.16) each on their weekly loaves, buns and baguettes—though specialist shops...
Snaxpo 2017
Ingredient Alliance demystifies hemp seeds with plant-based protein snacks
Plant-based food startup Ingredient Alliance has introduced new savory snacks under its Natura brand to the US market.
Acacia gum improves texture and shelf-life of bread, says supplier
Adding between one and 3% of acacia gum to either gluten-free or white bread can improve softness and extend shelf-life, according to French supplier Alland & Robert.