biscuits
Biscuits, crisps and chocolate remain kids’ favourite snacks, according to study
A study commissioned by UK snacks business Soreen has shown key insights into youngsters’ snacking habits, with children aged between 4 and 11 enjoying four snacks a day, with 41 per cent more likely to graze in the afternoon.
‘Punitive’ US tariffs on German biscuits and waffles has impacted heavily on markets
A decision to impose a 25% tariff on sweetened biscuits and waffle ranges exported from Germany to the United States has had a key negative impact on the country’s market, according to the BDSI, the nation’s confectionery trade association.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ferrero’s Aldo Cristiano elected as Caobisco trade association president
Aldo Cristiano, of Ferrero, has been elected as the president of Caobisco, the European chocolate, biscuits and confectionery association, for a term of two years.
pladis annual biscuit review shows key market sales increases
The latest annual biscuit review from pladis has shown the segment has increased sales by 2.5% (£66 million) in 2019, with an overall UK market value of £2.7 billion.
Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Arla Foods permeate confectionery ingredients gain Chinese market access
Danish-headquartered Arla Foods Ingredients has welcomed a major development for Chinese markets, as the country is now permitting imports of whey permeate for use in key product lines such as chocolate and biscuits.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Kerry gains organic status within EU for its Acryleast biscuit and bakery ingredient
Irish-headquartered Kerry, the Taste & Nutrition company, has confirmed its Acryleast acrylamide-reducing yeast has received “organic suitable” status in the European Union, for use within biscuits and bakery ranges.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory
pladis to make major sugar reduction move for its McVitie’s biscuit range
A major sugar reduction move has been confirmed by pladis, the global snacking company manufacturing brands including McVitie’s.
Caobisco 60th anniversary celebrations provide launch for its Treatwell initiative
A key sector initiative has been launched by Caobisco, the association for chocolate, biscuit and confectionery industries of Europe, for encouraging manufacturers and consumers to enjoy snacks and confectionery responsibly. Neill Barston reports from the organisation’s 60th anniversary celebrations
Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Packaging firm helps to give a new look to England’s oldest biscuit
A supplier of packaging solutions has helped to bring a fresh look to one of the country’s oldest biscuits with the development of a new design for Grantham Gingerbread.
Bosch to unveil upgraded horizontal flow wrapper at Pack Expo
German-based Bosch Packaging Technology is set to release an enhanced design for its fully automated horizontal flow wrapper Pack 403 at this year’s Pack Expo in Las Vegas.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Campaigners call for ‘calorie levy’ on unhealthy foods
Campaigners are calling on the government to introduce a calorie levy on processed foods including cakes, biscuits and other confectionery items, in a bid to reduce levels of obesity and other health issues.
Border Biscuits moves to remove plastics from packaging
Biscuit manufacturer Border Biscuits has removed 90% of plastic from its packaging as part of a wider £1.6million investment into its products and processes.
Mondelez International invest £4.7 million into Reading Science Centre
Mondelez International is investing £4.7 million into its UK food research and development programme at the Reading Science Centre.
McVitie’s scores major brand sponsorship deal with Team GB’s Tokyo Olympic squad
As theTokyo 2020 Olympic Games draws ever closer, Team GB has confirmed that Britain’s biggest biscuit brand, McVitie’s has joined its roster of official partners.