Posts By Editor
Unigrains purchases Mecatherm
October 17, 2018 | Editor
Unigrains, the agri-food and agro-industry investor has acquired Mecatherm, a leader in industrial baking equipment, after obtaining the necessary regulatory authorisations.
Mecatherm designs, develops, assembles and installs ovens, machines, and automated production lines for fresh or frozen, cooked or pre-cooked … Read More
Cooking equipment rentals rise
October 1, 2018 | Editor
New research has revealed that online cooking equipment rentals are up by over 40%.
In addition, baking lessons and catering events have seen an increase.
Online equipment rental site Rentuu has seen a monthly increase of 15% for cake stands, with London leading the way as cake shows … Read More
Elizabeth Shaw gives new biscuit range the spotlight
September 7, 2018 | Editor
Leading chocolatier Elizabeth Shaw has launched its debut television advert as part of a major brand refresh.
The ad campaign aims to showcase the company’s flavour and texture pairings to bring its newly launch biscuit range into the spotlight.
30% of UK school kids now overweight or obese
August 28, 2018 | Editor
According to California Raisins, this month its claimed the BBC reported that there are record numbers of overweight and obese children in the UK. 30% of school-age children between five and nineteen are overweight or obese according to figures from the … Read More
New $150m Citrus plant investment
August 28, 2018 | Editor
Cargill plans to invest $150 million to construct an HM pectin production facility in South America. – a citrus fruit-based texturizer used for jams, beverages/juices, acid dairy drinks and confectionery.
Bruce McGoogan, strategy and innovation leader for Cargill starches, sweeteners … Read More
Young confectioners to battle it out at iba
August 8, 2018 | Editor
The UIBC Junior World Championship of Confectioners will take place at iba for the first time and will see the best young confectioners in the world compete against each other.
For two days (19 and 20 September), teams from Brazil, … Read More
Baker Perkins expands portfolio
August 1, 2018 | Editor
Baker Perkins has developed new equipment to create crunchy granola bars in order to expand its portfolio.
This latest development adds to an equipment range which already includes capabilities for crunchy baked granola cereals.
The new process involves compressing … Read More
Hobart named innovation leaders among German enterprises
July 3, 2018 | Editor
Hobart has been elected on of the most innovative medium-sized enterprises in Germany.
For the fifth time company received the TOP 100 seal, and has therefore been elected again as a member of the innovation elite.
The prize is awarded … Read More
Balaji Wafers improves production with four Lindor Mixers
June 25, 2018 | Editor
Balaji, a producer of potato crisps in India, is set to use Lindor’s Gentle Touch Mixer in order to provide “reliability for taste consistency and quality”.
Due to increasing market demand, the Balaji plant in Rajkot (Gujarat) required modernisation and … Read More
McVitie’s among top five UK brands
May 24, 2018 | Editor
McVitie’s has been listed in the top five most chosen brands in Kantar Worldpanel’s 2018 UK Brand Footprint ranking, holding fourth place, ahead of Walker’s, Coca-Cola and Cadbury.
The report revealed McVitie’s, owned by global snacking company, pladis, was purchased … Read More
