Nuts and seeds top recalled category for EU in Q2
Nuts and seeds were the highest recalled commodity in Q2 making up almost half of total recalls in Europe, according to Stericycle ExpertSOLUTIONS.
Archives for September 7, 2016
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‘Micro holidays’ can be a candy sales booster, says IRI
The major four holiday seasons accounted for nearly half of US candy sales last year, but confectioners should also take advantage of “micro holidays”, says IRI.
Part II: Bean to bar Nugali unveils chocolate coated bananas & cupuaçu plans
Nugali co-founder Ivan Blumenschein discusses how packaging reflects product quality and he outlines the challenges of exporting from Brazil for the premium chocolatier.
BoomChickaPop: Packaged popped popcorn keeps booming
Co-founder of ready-to-eat popcorn BoomChickaPop shares how it stands out in the slowly crowding category.
Scotland launches hard-hitting snack campaign as government confirms 2017 obesity strategy
Scotland will publish a new strategy on diet and obesity next year, as new research shows that the average child aged between four and 10 eats around 110,000 calories through “unhealthy, unnecessary snacks” annually.
Bon Bon Buddies sets multi-million target for Brain Blasterz brand
UK firm Bon Bon Buddies has expanded its sour confectionery range Brain Blasterz as it hopes to rake in $13m annual sales for the brand by 2020.