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US in-store bakeries continuing ascent – report
The US market for in-store bakeries is rising year-on-year with no decrease forecast, according to a report from the International Dairy, Deli and Bakery Association (IDDBA).
Kellogg’s revamps brand, but significantly?
Global cereal giant, Kellogg’s is investing in a ‘significant’ revamp of its 106-year-old brand in a bid to resonate better with today’s tech savvy consumers, but analysts say it won’t be anything significant.
Bimbo Bakeries to build $75m factory in US
Bimbo Bakeries USA plans to invest $75m in a new facility in Texas, US, to produce bread and buns.
General Mills must defend ‘made with real fruit’ claim for Fruit Roll-Ups, court rules
General Mills has lost its motion to dismiss a lawsuit that claims the company deceived consumers about the fruit content of its Fruit Roll-Ups and Fruit by the Foot.
Food-based natural nanoparticle discovery opens debate on safety
Indian researchers have discovered carbon nanoparticles (CNPs) in foods such as bread, corn flakes and caramel – increasing the likelihood that consumption of nanoparticles in food is safe.
EFSA risk assessment of composite foods hazard to pave the way for harmonized EU regs
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has outlined a raft of key factors needed to assess the hazard posed by pathogens in composite foods after Brussels said it needed to develop harmonised risk-based rules for their import into the region.
Carbery explores flavours for ageing consumers
Carbery is exploring the potential of flavours to make protein-fortified products more palatable to ageing consumers, according to head of research and development Aine Hallihan.
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CSM puts bakery supplies arm on the block to reposition as bio-ingredients firm
Ingredients supplier CSM has announced plans to sell its bakery supplies businesses and reposition itself as a bio-based ingredients company.
Industry insider on challenges of gluten-free bakery
BakeryAndSnacks.com asks a gluten free specialist how long it will take to achieve the elusive gluten-free bread that is on par to conventional wheat loaf.
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Diamond Foods appoints ex-Hostess Brands chief as new CEO
Kettle Chips maker Diamond Foods has appointed ex-Hostess Brands head Brian Driscoll as its new CEO.
Weetabix takeover signals focus on EU from emerging markets
The acquisition of Weetabix is the biggest sign yet of emerging market interest in Europe, according to industry commentators.
Biscuits, chocolate and developing markets drive growth for Kraft in Q1
Kraft Foods is off to a solid start to 2012 in its first quarter (Q1) results driven by sales growth in global biscuits and chocolate and strong performance in emerging markets...
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BASF backs Chinese functional bakery from FoodNavigator-Asia.com
China’s bakery sector is fast developing but there are unmet needs for healthier products that BASF Nutrition is hoping to tap into following its presence at Shanghai trade show Bakery China 2012 last week.
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Vinnie Jones: football, movie star and milk promoterfrom FoodManufacture.co.uk
Wimbledon, Leeds United and Chelsea footballer, Vinnie Jones has become the latest addition to the list of celebrity milk promoters, which includes: Gordon Ramsay, Elle Macpherson, and Kelly Osbourne.
2011 UK carbonate sales fizz while fruit juice stallsfrom BeverageDaily.com
UK volume sales of fruit juices and dilutables fell last year, according to a new report from the British Soft Drinks Association (BSDA) but carbonates, smoothies and sports drinks all saw growth.
US chewing gum packs going pocket-sized, says analystfrom ConfectioneryNews.com
Chewing gum packaging in the US is set to go micro as consumers look for lower priced products, according to an analyst.