Britain is facing a “dessert deficit” to rival the economic deficit, claimed Owen Paterson MP, secretary of state at the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs.
A US 'activist' investor who has stamped his authority on Heinz, Cadbury and Kraft has taken a £242M (€300M) stake in Danone, vowing to improve its profitability.
‘High fibre’ claims are traditionally the realm of bakery products, but has recent growing demand for fibre by consumers resulted in a shift away from bread-based products?
United Biscuits, a UK-based manufacturer of biscuits and cakes, has introduced new flavors under its Jacob’s Oddities brand and a new product addition for its Carr's range.
Ruchi Soya Industries Limited launched Nutrela Prenmium Table Spread, a zero-cholesterol, low-calorie product that does not contain trans-fats and is fortified with Vitamins A, D and E.
Britannia Tiger, one of the biggest brands in the kids' segment, has revamped its offerings to embody fun and energy on one hand and health and nutrition on the other.
India’s confectionery market has a ‘bright future’ and will be bolstered by a growing gifting culture and increasing rural consumption, a report suggests.
Chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut is to become the globe’s largest cocoa processor with the acquisition of the Cocoa Ingredients Division of Petra Foods, based in Singapore for $950M.
United Biscuits has injected huge efforts into new product development (NPD), range extensions and flavor variants as it heads into 2013 minus its flagship snacks arm KP Snacks.
Japan is notorious for releasing wild flavors of beverages and foods and this month, snack company Koikeya is releasing two complimenting flavors designed to be chips for lovers.
Keogh’s, a UK-based producer of hand-cooked Irish potato crisps, has unveiled its Roast Turkey & Secret Stuffing, just in time for the Christmas season.
Mars has announced the launch of a limited edition M&M’s mix containing new colors picked exclusively by fans on Facebook; including purple, aqua and dark pink.
High distribution costs and no success in finding a European manufacturing partner has forced UK bread manufacturer Warburtons to end its export trial with Tesco across Central Europe.
