snacks
19 Dec 2019
--- Food manufacturers and brands are seeking ways to put more seaweed on-pack, as consumers increasingly perceive the plant to be healthy. Just as kale rapidly emerged into the mainstream, seaweed is on the path to superfood...
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10 Dec 2019
--- Taura Natural Ingredients used Fi Europe 2019 as a platform to launch a new range of fruit solutions that deliver the benefits of fiber without compromising on taste or texture. Jus Fruit Fibre+ was part of a range of fruit...
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03 Dec 2019
--- PepsiCo is set to acquire BFY Brands, the maker of PopCorners snacks. Upon closing, BFY Brands will report into PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay North America division. The acquisition will expand Frito-Lay’s portfolio to...
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25 Oct 2019
--- Consumers are increasingly seeking to consume raw cookie dough as a trendy food in itself, as highlighted by UK-based Pecan Deluxe Candy (Europe) Ltd. The ingredients specialist has now tripled its cookie dough production...
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23 Oct 2019
--- Olam International Ltd has signed a purchase agreement to acquire a 100 percent interest in Californian almond processor and ingredient manufacturer Hughson Nut Inc (HNI) and associated real estate assets from APB Partners,...
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25 Sep 2019
--- US food company KIND healthy snacks is discontinuing its Fruit Bites line from retail just two years after the products were brought to market. The move is a bid to draw attention to the “unnecessary use” of...
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25 Sep 2019
--- Whether dairy-derived or plant-based, protein is an ingredient whose reign shows no signs of slowing down. In this arena, protein fortification is the overarching trend linking two very different segments – dairy and...
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23 Sep 2019
--- Arla Foods Ingredients is offering an easy way to give protein bars premium positioning amid major growth in the protein bar category driven by the demand for functional foods and on-the-go snacks. According to the company,...
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20 Sep 2019
--- Almonds are the most popular nut in new product introductions across Europe for the fourth consecutive year. According to Innova Market Insights, there were over 4,500 new product introductions with almonds in Europe in...
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05 Sep 2019
--- UK-based manufacturer of convenience foods Greencore Group plc has completed the acquisition of Freshtime UK Limited, a supplier of food-to-go salads, chilled snacks and prepared produce in Britain. Its products are...
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03 Sep 2019
--- Campbell Soup Company (Campbell) has announced the divestment of its European crisps business to Ireland-headquartered Valeo Foods Group, an international ambient food company. The sale of Campbell’s European crisps...
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28 Aug 2019
--- In a report centered on Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa (APMEA), Ireland-headquartered Kerry stresses the importance of a localized approach when communicating with consumers in this region, as perceptions of...
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26 Aug 2019
--- Scientists have long been divided on the best way to manage industry involvement in diet and health research, according to a study from the University of Queensland (UQ) and University of Cambridge, which is exploring ways...
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20 Aug 2019
--- US multinational retail corporation Walmart and media platform BuzzFeed’s “Tasty” division have partnered to offer consumers “shoppable recipes.” The retailer invites shoppers to add the entire...
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20 Aug 2019
--- Just in time for the back-to-school season, Solely, Inc. has launched its line of six certified-organic, single and two-ingredient fruit jerkies across Whole Foods Market Stores in the US. The launch comes at a time of...
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20 Aug 2019
--- The Hershey Company has announced its minority investments in emerging snacking businesses Fulfil Nutrition and Blue Stripes Cacao Shop. The deals are facilitated through C7 Ventures, Hershey’s venture model,...
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19 Aug 2019
--- Advancements in agri-tech and sustainable supply chain management are contributing to the narrowing of yield gaps between organic and conventional farming. Within this market, players have invested in novel solutions that...
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16 Aug 2019
--- Australia is seeking an ambitious and comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) to drive Australian exports and economic growth, which entails the protection of 408 food and beverage items under...
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14 Aug 2019
--- Smithfield Foods, a US-based pork processing giant and wholly owned subsidiary of Hong Kong-listed WH Group, has launched a soy-based protein portfolio under its Pure Farmland brand. This is one of the latest examples of a...
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13 Aug 2019
--- Global ingredients and premix supplier Prinova has expanded into the Asia-Pacific (APAC) market with the establishment of a subsidiary in Sydney, Australia. The subsidiary will serve customers in Australia and New Zealand,...
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