Crisp company bags beer drinkers
Snack company Kettle Foods has found a new way to target the bar snacks market by combining two popular drinking indulgences - beer and crisps.
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Weekly Comment
China: a victim of trade wars?
If the Chinese government gives in to mounting international pressure to revalue its currency, it could spell the end of cheap exports, a move that many anticipate would have a knock-on effect on raw materials costs for the food industry. But China...
Greater accuracy in allergy chocolate testing, study
Peanut allergy sufferers may soon be able to dig into dark chocolate without fear of hidden nuts, thanks to new research undertaken by US scientists.
Dough machinery heads for European market
Equipment to improve quality and minimise dough damage while lowering production costs will be introduced to the wider European market for the first time at the international baking fair in Munich this week.
On-target Tate & Lyle forms fermentation partnership
Tate & Lyle has formed a partnership to speed up the commercialisation of fermented ingredients after posting on-target interim results.
Filling machine combines accuracy with speed
A new filling machine for carbonated beverages combines accuracy with speed and a potential tosave on energy, according to its manufacturer.
Fruit poised to replace chocolate on shelves
UK sweet manufacturers could soon see a slump in retailer sales following talks between the Department of Health and industry bodies to wean consumers away from convenience shop confectionery.