Corporate responsibility programmes may create a ‘health halo’
Consumers underestimate calorie counts for, and consume more of, foods from companies with positive corporate responsibility programmes, say researchers.
Archives for November 12, 2014
Mondelēz to acquire Vietnamese biscuit leader Kinh Do for $370m
Mondelēz International will acquire a 80% stake in Vietnam’s leading biscuit firm Kinh Do to spur growth in the rising Asia-Pacific market.
Barry Callebaut to invest $28m on Polish plant expansion
Barry Callebaut plans to expand its chocolate plant in Lodz, Poland to help supply Central and Western Euro
Dispatches: Pack Expo 2014
Too fast and furious? Ditch speed for efficiency, says CT USA
Snack manufacturers should run slower packaging speeds for improved efficiency, durability and product protection, says the sales director of CT USA.
UK consumers sick-of-treats? Halloween confectionery sales slump 18.4%
Supermarket sales of UK Halloween confectionery in 2014 have taken a big hit as consumers look to popcorn as a trick-or-treat alternative, shop in bargain stores or prefer to spend on dressing up.