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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.
Education programme at IBIE
The International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE), commonly known as the Baking Expo, set for September 7-11, 2019, has announced its largest education program to date, with more than 100 sessions.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Baker Perkins’ wirecut machine awarded patent
Baker Perkins has had its new servo-driven mechanism for wirecut machines recognised with a patent, thanks to its unique design features and functionality.
Snacks study reveals seven major trends
Seven major snacking trends have been identified in a report examining the key issues that have driven consumer buying behaviour during 2018.
Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Equipment investment sees Bristows of Devon gain key safety rating
Major investment and renovation work at UK confectionery business Bristows of Devon has seen it gain a BRC A-rating for the food safety standards of its facilities.
Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sandvik Process Systems joins Wallenberg group as Ipco
Sandvik Process systems, which designs a wide range of steel belts and systems used within confectionery and bakery, is now operating as Ipco, part of Wallenberg group.
Omega builds on sugar-alternative success with ΩMegaSweet Extra launch
Following the implementation of the Sugar Tax this month, natural flavour creator Omega Ingredients is celebrating a successful year for its 100% natural sugar alternative, ΩMegaSweet and launching its next generation formulation, ΩMegaSweet Extra.
Gerhard Schubert reports strong response to upgraded Flowmodul
Global packaging group Gerhard Schubert has reported a strong response to its upgraded Flowmodul system.
Strong annual results from Bühler with turnover boost
Swiss-based manufacturer Bühler has confirmed its annual turnover has increased by 9% to CHF 2.7 billion, according to latest trading figures.
Brazilian sweets and snacks to feature at ISM
Brazilian companies will be showcasing a range of new chocolate and sweets combinations at ISM 2018, the sweets and snacks trade fair that takes place in Germany later this month.
Bakery brand receives funding for healthy bread production
Healthy baked goods brand Modern Baker has received a £763,000 grant from Innovate UK to lead a two-year research and development project into improving the nutritional quality of bread.
Limit children to two snacks a day, health body says
Children should be limited to eating just two snacks of no more than 100 calories a day to cut their sugar intake, a UK health body has warned.
Millbo and Nagase to distribute PHL enzyme in Europe
Millbo and Nagase & Co have announced the European distribution agreement of PHL, an enzyme that is said to improve cake softness and shelf life with egg and fat reduction.
Palm-free, powdered cake emulsifier to solve industry challenges
Emulsifier business Palsgaard has developed what it claims is the world’s first palm-free, powdered emulsifier for industrial cakes.