New innovations facilitate seeded bread

Two innovations developed by Baker Perkins for the Multitex4 bread moulder add value to standard loaves by fully enrobing them with seeds or grains, and by creating attractive swirled loaves – or by doing both on the same machine. These … Read More

Asian consumers choose natural ingredients for better health

New research has confirmed that consumer interest in healthier foods in the Asia Pacific region continues to strengthen. The results of the recent survey indicate the growing consumer appeal of food and drink products with natural (clean label) ingredients and … Read More

New Cadbury cake range for younger consumers

Premier Foods is to launch a new Cadbury Whole Cakes range.

The new mid-sized cakes will see popular icons from the Cadbury brand – Crunchie, Caramel and Mini Rolls – launch into a sharing size format.

The offering is designed … Read More

Mondelez ends discussions with Hershey

At the end of August, Mondelēz International announced it has ended discussions with The Hershey Company regarding a possible combination of the two companies.

Irene Rosenfeld, chairman and CEO of Mondelez, explains: “As the world’s leading snacking company, we remain … Read More

New listings for gluten-free brand

Virginia Health Food has announced that a number of products from its free from range, Helen’s, are now listed in selected Asda stores. Helen’s Seeded Bread Mix, Helen’s Brown Bread Mix, Helen’s Crumble Mix and Helen’s Breakfast Toppings with Gojiberries, … Read More

Research cooperation between Bosch and Bühler

Bosch Connected Devices and Solutions and Bühler, two experts in the areas of the Internet of Things and food process technology, are joining forces.

The companies have decided to expand their research and development partnership, and the cooperation provides great … Read More

New bagging machine for United Snacks

At its Widnes site in the North-West of England, United Snacks has installed the first of a radically new design of bagging machine, developed by Italian manufacturer PFM. It provides higher levels of automation for film reel changing and set-up, … Read More

Mondelez to acquire Cadbury Biscuits license

Mondelēz International has reached an agreement to purchase from Burton’s Biscuit Company the license that enables the company to manufacture, market and sell Cadbury-branded biscuits around the world, including in the UK, France, Ireland, North America and Saudi Arabia, subject … Read More

Haas turns up the heat for IBIE

The International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) takes place in Las Vegas, Nevada this coming October, and Haas has been in touch with KBP to outline what visitors can expect to find at its stand.

Bringing together more than 20,000 baking … Read More

Toasted oaty flakes launched

Scottish oats company Stoats has announced the launch of Toasted Oaty Flakes, a 100% wholegrain cereal with premium oats that have been cooked and roasted for extra crunch.

The new Toasted Oaty Flakes will be available in two different flavours: … Read More

Natural ‘nut free’ nut flavours

Sensient Flavors is presenting a new ‘nut free’ nut flavour product range that includes almond, hazelnut, peanut, pistachio and walnut varieties.

Designed to offer authentic taste profiles for bakery applications, the versatile new flavours are not only natural, but are … Read More

Lab investment for GNT

The GNT Group is investing more than €3 million (£2.53m) in its research and development capabilities.

By constructing new laboratory facilities at its headquarters in Mierlo, the Netherlands, the company will almost double its capacities for quality control and product … Read More

Jacob’s launches Ciabatta Crackers

Jacob’s has announced the launch of new Ciabatta Crackers, which are deemed to be the company’s biggest new product development for 2016.

The first innovation of its kind for the savoury category, the company states that the new product combines … Read More

Nut-free marzipan substitute

GoodMills Innovation has introduced HÖNIX Imitation Marzipan – an ingredient designed as an alternative to marzipan for nut allergy sufferers.

The ingredient, which can be processed in versatile ways, provides a cereal-based powdered marzipan replacement for use in the production … Read More