Flow-wrapping technology drives bakery growth
PFM flow-wrapping machinery is being used by a Scottish bakery to accelerate growth in the rapidly expanding traditional bakery market.
Archives for September 25, 2006
Fruit-flavored drinks decline, future dull, says Mintel
Obesity concerns and a lack of innovation have driven down sales of fruit-flavored juice drinks in the US over the past five years, and prospects to boost the market remain dismal according to a new report by Mintel.
Breakfast cereals and satiety: scientists examine potential
Adding alginates or guar gum to baked goods and breakfast cereals could be one way to increase the satiety these products provide, allowing consumers to feel full longer, according to food scientists at the University of Maine.
Danisco presents new healthy concept 'Candice Heaven'
Ingredients company Danisco launches new concept out of its Singapore office allowing processors to take advantage of the new health trends in the market.
Crisp-guzzling kids are 'drinking' oil warns charity
Eating just one packet of crisps everyday is equivalent to 'drinking' five litres of cooking oil a year - that's the message UK charity, the British Heart Foundation (BHF), are giving consumers in a bid to halt unhealthy snacking among children.
EU to remove restrictions on packaging sizes
Companies will soon have the freedom to choose the size of packaging they use for most oftheir products, after a set of restrictive rules were abolished yesterday by EU ministers.
Fluid processor designed for clean room production
A new fluid processor for clean room production areas, provides an alternative to the more expensive high-pressure fluid processors or traditional homogenizers, its manufacturer claims.