Global poll shows 60% of world’s population worry about the food they eat
October 16, 2020 | Editor
A new global study of worry and risk – the first-ever Lloyd’s Register Foundation World Risk Poll – has revealed the global state of food and water safety.
The poll revealed that 60 per cent of people worldwide say they are worried … Read More
iba confectionery and baking fair announces virtual pre-event
October 15, 2020 | Editor
To keep up with the industry’s needs during the uncertain times following the COVID-19 pandemic, iba has announced it will be launching a virtual event in addition to its trade show.
In light of the current restrictions as a result … Read More
Ferrero acquires part of Fox’s Biscuits
October 9, 2020 | Editor
2 Sisters Food Group has announced that part of Fox’s biscuits will be sold to a Ferrero-related company.
Part of Fox’s Biscuits has been sold to a Ferrero-related company for £246 million – acquiring Fox’s manufacturing sites at Batley and … Read More
Speedibake and Burton’s Biscuit launch Jammie Dodgers Muffin
October 9, 2020 | Editor
Speedibake recently announced the launch of a new partnership with Burton’s Biscuits with the launch of a twist on a classic British favourite – Jammie Dodger and Maryland Cookies muffins.
Inspired by British biscuits, the range includes Maryland Cookies Muffin … Read More
Italian food giant makes a bid for Hovis
October 6, 2020 | Editor
Italian firm, Newlat Food, has put forward a non-binding offer to the shareholders of Hovis Holdings Ltd.
In a statement, Newlat explained that the offer was made following evaluation of the sustainability of the investment in short, medium and long … Read More
Patisserie Valerie launches Click & Collect service
September 30, 2020 | Editor
Patisserie Valerie has launched a ‘Click & Collect’ service across 42 of its UK patisseries.
Following this, the company intends to roll the service out to its full estate.
Partnering up with Wi5, a company that provide mobile ‘Order & … Read More
Bühler’s optical sorting experts recognised for outstanding business practices
September 30, 2020 | Editor
Bühler has announced that it has achieved the latest ISO 9001:2015 certification, which recognises the outstanding quality procedures and business practices observed during the manufacturing of its optical sorters.
After securing the ISO 9001:2008 accreditation, Bühler pursued the ISO 9001:2015 certification … Read More
Warburtons rolls out Half White Half Wholemeal range
September 30, 2020 | Editor
Warburtons has introduced a new range of bakery products which are made from a blend of half white and half wholemeal flour.
The … Read More
Unifiller unveils automated cake filling system
September 30, 2020 | Editor
Unifiller System has launched its Servo Layer Cake Systems for industrial bakeries looking to automate the filling of layer cakes.
The new system is capable of icing a layer of buttercream onto round or square cakes with a high degree … Read More
M&S rolls out recyclable packaging for all bakery products
September 29, 2020 | Editor
As part of its goal to make all packaging widely recycled by 2022, M&S has transformed its packaging for bakery products.
The packaging is made from translucent paper, or paper with a small plastic window, and is being used for … Read More
Cybake reveals new basket tracking feature
September 29, 2020 | Editor
Cybake has unveiled its new bread basket tracking feature that gives bakeries the power to track and retrieve their delivery baskets.
The feature aims to help subscribers take back control of their equipment and decrease costs.
According to Cybake, basket … Read More
Ingredients on labels is not clear enough, research finds
September 15, 2020 | Editor
Research commissioned by Ingredients Communications has revealed that many food and beverage products do not offer the clear labelling that consumers want.
In a survey of 1,000 adults in the UK and USA, 50% of people said they are more … Read More
Federation of Bakers publish revised guidance on flour dust
September 10, 2020 | Editor
Following a comprehensive review, the Federation of Bakers (FoB) has released revised guidance on Dust Control and Health Surveillance in Bakeries.
It addresses one of the most significant occupational health risks in the bakery industry – respiratory exposure to flour … Read More
Groupe Roullier acquires Belgium-based bakery supplier
September 4, 2020 | Editor
Animal and plant nutrition firm Groupe Roullier has acquired Belgium-based bakery supplier Alysse Food.
Alysse Food was established in 1995 and produces American-inspired pastries and baked goods in Europe. Its range of products are expected to complement the existing offering … Read More