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Bimbo Bakeries USA to remove artificial preservatives and emulsifiers from key bakery brands
Bimbo Bakeries USA has announced a series of ingredient and recipe reformulation commitments across its US bakery portfolio.
Jul 7


Jason's Sourdough expands crumpet range with launch of Crumpet Thins
Jason's Sourdough is expanding its bakery portfolio with the launch of Crumpet Thins.
Jul 1


IMCD opens new food and nutrition hub in New Jersey, US
Speciality ingredients and chemicals company IMCD has opened its new Food & Nutrition US Technical Hub in New Jersey, US, alongside a Pharmaceutical Technical Centre. The new facilities, located at IMCD’s new offices in Allendale, are part of the company’s global network of more than 80 technical centres. These centres are designed to facilitate technical development and knowledge sharing, offering expanded laboratory capabilities for product innovation alongside a learning s
Jun 26


M&S expands sweet snacking range with strawberry sandwiches and new dessert-inspired dips
Marks & Spencer has brought back its Strawberry & Creme Sandwich, alongside a new chocolate variant and the launch of sweet dipping products.
Jun 25


Puratos opens flour research centre to help bakers tackle growing raw material variability
Puratos has opened a new Flour Competence Centre at its Belgian headquarters.
Jun 19


McVitie’s expands Jaffa portfolio with launch of new Jaffa Cookies
Pladis is extending its popular McVitie’s Jaffa range with the launch of McVitie’s Jaffa Cookies.
Jun 18


Pladis expands Hobnobs portfolio with launch of McVitie's White Hobnobs
Pladis is building on the success of its Hobnobs range with the introduction of McVitie's White Hobnobs.
Jun 16


ABF cleared to buy Hovis after CMA competition review
The UK Competition and Markets Authority has cleared Associated British Foods' (ABF) proposed deal to buy Hovis, following an in-depth Phase 2 investigation into the anticipated merger.
Jun 16


ABB targets harsh food processing environments with new ACS580 drives
Industrial technology company ABB has expanded its ACS580 drive range with new IP66 and UL Type 4X-rated variants designed for use in demanding food, beverage and agricultural environments.
Jun 12


KPM Analytics opens new baking lab to close the data gap
KPM Analytics has opened a new baking lab within its Rheology Centre of Excellence in Villeneuve-la-Garenne, France.
Jun 9


St Pierre expands premium bakery range with Tesco-exclusive All Butter Croissant Rolls
St Pierre has expanded its premium continental bakery portfolio with the launch of All Butter Croissant Rolls, available exclusively in Tesco stores across the UK.
Jun 8


Mr Kipling targets younger shoppers with trio of new product launches
Mr Kipling is expanding its sweet treats portfolio with five new product launches across its popular Whirls, Slices and Tarts ranges.
Jun 5
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