Published: Oct 18, 2012

Florida-based firm Omega3 Innovations has developed a new line of cookies and chocolate products containing fish oil-based omega-3 and glucan oat soluble fibre.

Published: Oct 18, 2012

UK-based supermarket Mrs Crimble's has launched a new range of Oat Flapjacks which are baked using gluten-free oats.

Published: Oct 17, 2012 By: Caroline Fairchild

When McDonald’s promised “no purchase necessary” for its famous Monopoly sweepstakes, one man took the fast-food chain very seriously.

Published: Oct 17, 2012

Beleaguered US baker Hostess Brands has announced plans to close five bakeries and cut more staff as part of a restructuring initiative.

Published: Oct 17, 2012

The savory snacks market in Spain is led by the affluent group, but is not influenced by the incomes of consumers, says a report by Canadean – Food.

Published: Oct 17, 2012

Kettle Brand, a US-based international manufacturer of potato chips and tortilla chips, has introduced a new range of Kettle Brand Bakes featuring two new flavors.

Published: Oct 16, 2012

Tastykake, a subsidiary of Flowers Foods, has partnered with US chocolate firm Hershey to introduce new Kandy Bar Kakes, which combine both cake and candy.

Published: Oct 16, 2012 By: Nikki Taylor

Kentucky Fried Chicken in Japan and snack maker Calbee joined together to create a bag of chips that capture the essence of the fried chicken conglomerate: KFC chicken flavored chips.

Published: Oct 16, 2012

“Strong performance” in bakery and poultry helped Saudi food firm Almarai to an increase profits in the three months ending 30 September.

Published: Oct 16, 2012 By: Christopher Pett

Cadbury has recently been successful in extending the trademark protection for its purple colour, despite spirited resistance by Nestlé, writes Christopher Pett, consultant at Dehns Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys. But what are the implications of the decis

Published: Oct 16, 2012 By: Lorraine Mullaney

Meat firm Cranswick has begun the construction of a new £10M factory in Yorkshire that will create 150 jobs.

Published: Oct 16, 2012

UK-based supermarket chain Waitrose is adding four new cakes to its Seriously From Waitrose range.

Published: Oct 16, 2012

US-based Batory Foods has introduced Simply Crisps, a crisp product high in protein for bakers and cereal manufacturers.

Published: Oct 15, 2012 By: Dr. Andrew Weil

On its surface, the cause of the Western world's obesity epidemic seems simple: People are eating too many calories and getting too little calorie-burning exercise; the imbalance manifests as excess fat.

Published: Oct 15, 2012 By: Dave Stewart

Relish Gourmet Burgers will replace Seatreat Restaurant on University Avenue.

Published: Oct 15, 2012 By: Donna Mah

Flaky and crispy on the outside, soft and tender on the inside, a good croissant is all these and more at Le Salon et Croissanterie at Hysan Place in Causeway Bay.

Published: Oct 15, 2012

UK-based confectionery manufacturer Swizzles Matlow has announced the launch of a new gum range - Squashies.

Published: Oct 13, 2012

Hostess Brands, a maker of breads and sweet goods in the US, has filed a plan for reorganization under US bankruptcy law, in order to pay creditors and emerge from Chapter 11 protection.

Published: Oct 12, 2012

Halloween is only a few weeks away, but retailers have been getting a sugar high on candy sales since Labor Day.

Published: Oct 12, 2012

Scottish family-owned shortbread biscuit maker Walkers has reported a rise in sales for 2011 but year-on-year profits remained flat.