Bakers IAWS, Hiestand in 2.5bn euro merger
Irish baker IAWS is set to merge with Hiestand of Switzerland to create Aryzta, a €2.5bn firm that will spear the €30bn global value-added bakery market.
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Novel yeast targets wine industry
Canadian supplier Functional Technologies Corporation has reinvented its wholly-owned subsidiary, Phyterra Yeast, as it moves to the brink of bringing its premium yeast offerings to market.
Coca-Cola calls on peers for cooler commitment
Coca-Cola is calling on rival food and rink manufacturers to join it in investing in carbon dioxide (CO2) refrigeration as part of its commitment to improving energy efficiency within its operations.
Confectionery machine roll-out boasts 400 products per minute
As ever shorter product life cycles continue to dominate the packaging landscape for confectioners, two Bosch Packaging Technology firms have extended their range of horizontal pillow-pack machines.
Rare sugar may replace sucrose for bakery and beyond
The rare sugar D-psicose may be an ideal substitute for sucrose, and have the added benefits of boosting antioxidant activity and boosting shelf-life, say Japanese researchers.