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Barry Callebaut Announces New Chocolate Factory in India

World Bakers Jul 24, 2019

Barry Callebaut has announced the groundbreaking for the construction of its new chocolate and compound manufacturing facility in Baramati, India – about 250 km south-east of Mumbai. Upon completion, the new chocolate factory and warehouse…

Business

Givaudan and Bühler Join Forces to Support Food Start-ups

World Bakers Jul 16, 2019

Givaudan and Bühler have announced a development partnership to accelerate market access for food start-ups in Switzerland. The aim is to support start-ups which offer solutions that deliver safe, affordable, nutritious and delicious food…

Business

Warburtons Plans Newburn Bakery Closure

World Bakers Jul 16, 2019

British bakery giant Warburtons has confirmed plans to close its core bakery in Newcastle, potentially leading to 100 job losses. The company, which has had the Newburn base since 1989, told staff that it plans to shut down the bakery,…

Functional

Exberry Explains Plant-based Colorings: “Artificial Additives Just Won’t Be Acceptable Anymore”

Ioana Oancea Jun 19, 2019

Many companies decide to develop original products by creating new items from the scratch or by mixing the existing ones sometimes in surprising ways. Other times, just a little bit of color is needed. Not any kind of color, but a vibrant…

Business

The pladis Biscuits Enter Snacks Recycling Program

World Bakers Mar 20, 2019

TerraCycle, McVitie's, Carr's, Go Ahead and Jacob's have partnered to create a free recycling program for any brand of biscuit, cracker and cake wrappers. The program operates through a network of private and public drop-off locations…

Business

Bühler Joins the World Business Council for Sustainable Development

World Bakers Mar 20, 2019

Bühler has joined the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), a global network of nearly 200 forward-thinking companies, which will allow the company to make a real impact on global corporate sustainability.

Business

Coeliac UK Calls for Awareness Regarding Celiac Disease

World Bakers Mar 20, 2019

British charity Coeliac UK is calling on greater awareness of the similarity of symptoms between celiac disease and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The organization urges anyone with IBS to ask their GP for a celiac disease blood test, if…

Nutritional

Equinom Launches Patented Sesame Variety

World Bakers Feb 13, 2019

Israeli company Equinom has launches its unique patented sesame variety to open new markets for the cultivation of sesame, an ingredient for many bakery products. Equinom has developed, high-yield, high profile, sesame seeds, that provide…

Business

Burton Biscuit Acquires Thomas Fudge

World Bakers Feb 8, 2019

Burton’s Biscuit Co. has completed the acquisition of premium sweet and savory biscuit manufacturer, Thomas Fudge’s from Livingbridge, the UK. The acquisition is another important milestone in Burton’s strategy, with the objective of…

Business

Unilever Acquires Healthy Snacking Brand graze

World Bakers Feb 8, 2019

Unilever has announced it acquired the company graze, a UK’s healthy snacking brand. Founded in 2008, graze provides a range of snacking nuts, seeds, trail mixes and snack bars, with no artificial ingredients. Having started with a snack…

Markets

Matcha and Hemp Are Going Big in Europe

Ioana Oancea Feb 7, 2019

Matcha, hemp & cannabidiol and pulses were among the most exciting and popular product launch categories at ISM Cologne. Matcha – a popular flavor in the Asian countries – has recently entered the European market and the products...

Bread

Kingsmill Launches New Vitamin-fortified Bread

World Bakers Sep 25, 2018

Kingsmill announces the launch of its Kingsmill 50/50 Vitamin Boost, the latest addition to the 50/50 range, which offers a boost of vitamins and minerals. Kingsmill 50/50 Vitamin Boost contains iron and vitamin B6, which contribute to the…

Markets

Ingredion Reveals Six Bakery Trends

Ioana Oancea Sep 24, 2018

Ingredion has launched a new bakery report, presenting six essential trends that will influence the consumer’s preferences for the next period. In the age of the digitally savvy consumer, Charlotte Commarmond, senior director marketing,...

Business

Barry Callebaut Supplies Chocolate for Burton’s Biscuit Company

World Bakers Sep 20, 2018

The Barry Callebaut Group has signed an agreement with Burton’s Biscuit Company, the UK’s second biggest biscuit manufacturer, for the long-term supply of over 12,000 metric tons of chocolate and compound per year.

Business

American CDC Reports 30 More Cases of Illnesses Linked to Kellogg’s Cereals

World Bakers Sep 13, 2018

Thirty more people have reported sick after eating Kellogg Co’s Honey Smacks cereal contaminated with Salmonella, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said, bringing the total to 130 cases in 36 American states.

Packaging

Active and Intelligent Packaging in Bakery

Andrew Manly Sep 12, 2018

If what we in the profession call Active packaging – those that can extend shelf life, monitor condition of products, indicate that condition, or stabilize product condition for extended periods – do their job properly, then that is a Smart…

Events

Mark Your Itinerary at iba 2018: Exhibitors to Visit

Catalina Mihu Sep 10, 2018

Close documentation and careful planning are needed to make the most out of your trip to Munich. A selection of the stands worth visiting is listed below. Among technology solutions available at iba, exhibitors will bring equipment, ideas,…

Events

Exclusive Interview: “Special Events around Snacks and Coffee Are High in Demand”

Catalina Mihu Sep 10, 2018

With over 1,300 exhibitors and around 80,000 visitors expected to gather in Munich to witness innovations hosted at iba, the organizers of the industry’s biggest specialized trade fair offer a glimpse into what we can expect. Claudia…

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