This year has been filled with the good, the bad and the innovative – lawsuits and recalls as well as innovations and start-ups have shaken and shaped industry. BakeryandSnacks brings you the twelve top hitters of 2013 and our thoughts on why they had...
Food figures in big in most holiday celebrations around the world. These unconventional seasonal food and beverage packages tip their holiday hat to tradition, with some fairly unusual twists.
Out of 24 applications, only six baked goods received Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status this year from the European Commission with the rest yet to be processed.
The annual WorldStar awards (presented by the World Packaging Organisation) recognize excellence in packaging design: sustainability, functionality, aesthetics and more. Here are some of the winners in the Food category that took home top honors.
Who are the latest industry movers in the processing and packaging arena? Bemis, Campden BRI, Birko, Sun Branding Solutions and Eriez all feature in this month's people on the move gallery.
More than 10,000 visitors and 400 exhibits were present at this week’s Europack Euromanut CFIA, running from 18-21 November 2013 in Lyon, France, browsing inventions in equipment, processing, packing, labelling, handling, and ingredients.
General Mills has developed gluten-free cereal lines, added protein, targeted adults and re-launched old favorites in a bid to boost cereal business in the US over the past year.
Thanksgiving, taking place this year on November 28, is a food-centric American celebration. Here are a few traditional (and not-so-traditional) packaged foods found in US kitchens during the holiday season.
Wheat may be a staple in many diets worldwide, but there’s a whole host of super grains—some well-known and others still under the radar—each with their own unique set of benefits. From spelt to farro, teff, kamut, chia (actually a seed!) and quinoa,...
This year's PROCESS EXPO event has treated attendees to a broad array of processing technologies, packaging equipment, educational programming, and other features. Here are some of the sights and sounds from this year's event.
PROCESS EXPO, produced by the Food Processing Suppliers Association, offers industry professionals a chance to take in emerging technologies, discuss trends and taste upcoming flavors. Here are some of the sights and sounds from this year's event.
Who are the latest industry movers in the processing and packaging arena? We reveal the chairman of IPACK-IMA 2015 and appointments at Treofan, JBT FoodTech and the next job of the former Britvic CEO.
Engaging consumers with creative packaging can help encourage trial, build your brand, and increase loyalty. These food and beverage packages use interactive ideas to encourage shoppers to buy, eat, drink and play.
Well the show may be at an end for another three years but I enjoyed my first visit to Dusseldorf and K Show. Plenty of meeting people, walking around the halls and enjoying the German cuisine was done of course.
Meat packaging doesn't just have to be boring clear film over a hum-drum tray. Here are some photos (from the collection of industry expert and packaging enthusiast JoAnn Hines) to sink your teeth into.
Investments in green technology, waste recovery and sustainable supply can be seen across the baking sector, but what companies are pioneering and leading the way? BakeryandSnacks caught up with the B.E.S.T. in Baking (Becoming Environmentally Sustainable...
Halloween food packaging resonates with shoppers—the National Confectioners Association reports 65% will pick themed packaging over plain during the spooky season. Here are some examples to help get you in the spirit.
IBIE 2013 has a fantastic educational program lined up from tips for gluten-free and whole grain use, to insight on food safety regulations and labeling laws. BakeryandSnacks takes a look at ‘what not to miss’…
Who are the latest industry movers in the processing and packaging arena? O-I, Treofan, Siemens, JBT FoodTech and Sun Branding Solutions have all been busy this month.
The second day of PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2013 was as busy as the first. Attendees from around the globe streamed through the exhibition to take in a wide range of packaging and processing technologies.
The first day of PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2013 saw scores of food processing and packaging professionals looking for ways to boost their operational efficiency, sustainability and safety.
United Biscuits has revealed its UK Christmas cake range – including some old favorites like Jamaica Ginger Cake and Galaxy Mistletoe Kisses, along with a new Irish cream cake bar. The UK firm hopes to tap into the lucrative Christmas cake category that...
Retail shelves are crowded with dressing, sauce and condiment products. In order to stand out, brand owners need to get creative with the look and structure of their packages.A number of recent launches seek to distinguish themselves with creative design....
Who are the latest industry movers in the processing and packaging arena? RockTenn, MonoSol, JBT FoodTech, Birko, SPX and Solegear have all been busy this month. Check out our people on the move gallery for August to see more.
What have you heard lately about Michigan? That its biggest city (Detroit - once the wealthiest city in the world) recently filed for bankruptcy? Or that from December 2009 to March 2013, it was the #1 state in the nation for creating manufacturing jobs,...
Food manufacturers and retailers need to be aware of the shift in today’s food culture, which is impacting consumers’ expectations for grocery products and packaging, according to Greener Package.
Adept Technology are marking their 30th year in business and took FoodProductionDaily.com through the timeline of their robots working with food products.
Europe is driving global bakery innovation ahead of the US, representing over half of all new product launches for 2012. But what are some of the ‘most innovative’ products?
The Institute of Food Technologists 2013 event in Chicago drew nearly 24,000 attendees, each looking for the latest processing and packaging equipment, ingredients, testing technology and other products.
FoodProductionDaily.com takes a look at the key moves that have taken place in the industry this past month. JBT FoodTech, Berry Plastics and Veolia are some of the firms involved in the round-up for June.
FoodProductionDaily.com takes a look at the key moves that have taken place in the industry this past month. AMERIPEN, ABB and Sealed Air are some of the firms involved in the round-up for May.
FoodProductionDaily.com takes a look at the key moves that have taken place in the industry this past month. Ball Corporation, Sonoco and Tetra Pak are some of the firms involved in the round-up for April.
BakeryandSnacks.com takes a look at some of the latest snack innovations for spring – including spicy, Hispanic flavors, new ‘playful’ forms and free-from chips.
FoodProductionDaily.com takes a look at the key moves that have taken place in the industry this past month. Michelman, Dow Chemical Company and Adept are some of the firms involved in the round-up for March.
FoodProductionDaily.com takes a look at the key moves that have taken place in the industry this past month. Husky, Mocon and Eriez are some of the firms involved in the round-up for February.
Allied Bakeries, Premier Foods and United Biscuits have invested in healthful reformulation and new product development (NPD) over the last few years – with salt and fat reduction, whole grain use and portfolio expansions.
We look back at the 12 top-hitting stories of 2012 decided by you, including glimmers into the ‘unhealthy’ side of industry, gluten-free labeling and innovation, niche target marketing and M&A talk.
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.
