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Kellogg's has expanded its Pop-Tarts line with the addition of a Snickerdoodle cookie flavour. ' growing cookie line-up, which already includes Frosted Chocolate Chip Pop-Tarts and Cookies & Crème Pop-Tarts. David Greci, senior brand manager, Pop-Tarts, said: "We know our fans love a 'dessert for breakfast' Besides, who needs a cookie jar when you've got a toaster and a box of Pop-Tarts?"

Too large a particle size will result in poor dispersion in the mouth leading to a gritty, unpleasant oral disintegration' involves a technology where solid products dissolve quickly in the mouth upon contact

Mondelēz International has announced plans for a £15 million investment to bring more Dairy Milk production to Cadbury's “home” at Bournville. The company will invest £11 million to create a new production line, as it plans to consolidate the majority of its Cadbury Dairy Milk tablet production at the Birmingham site. Mondelēz says that the new ‘line of the future’ will enable 125 million more of the large sharing bars to be made at the factory annually. Alongside the new line, Mondelēz is planning to invest a further £4 million at Bournville in increasing chocolate production capacity, to meet demand. “At a time when manufacturing in the UK is facing significant challenges, it has never been more vital to secure the long-term competitiveness and sustainability of our business,” said Louise Stigant, UK managing director, Mondelēz International. “We now have an opportunity at Bournville to further invest in its future as the home and heart of Cadbury by bringing more Cadbury Dairy Milk production to Bournville. “This investment will continue the modernising of our production processes at Bournville and ensure we are meeting the need for a highly efficient and robust supply infrastructure for our iconic Cadbury Dairy Milk tablets.” The Bournville factory produces five and a half million blocks of Cadbury Dairy Milk every day. The site also makes products including Wispa and Cadbury Creme Eggs. According to Mondelēz, five years ago production costs at Bournville were three times those of similar factories in Germany and other European markets. The company says that it has invested more than £80 million at the site since 2014 and that as a result, production efficiency has increased by more than 30% during the same period.

Unilever ’s Hellmann’s is testing a 'Smart Jar' design that will indicate fridge temperature, in a bid Certain foods can last up to three days longer in a fridge set below 5°C (compared to 7°C), including At Hellmann’s we’re constantly looking to help consumers reduce food waste and save money and think Smart

The news came just a year after it announced a major merger with Soli Organic, and 18 months after it However, smart use of these technologies – alongside a solid business model and the right operational Growers implementing smart technologies must be able to use these solutions to turn data and scientific When investing in a vertical farming start-up, McWin looks for companies with automation designed around , tomatoes and bell peppers – being the first to see widespread adoption due to production costs in smart

Del Monte Foods has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as part of a broader plan to restructure Greg Longstreet, president and CEO of Del Monte Foods, said: “This is a strategic step forward for Del Monte Foods. with Del Monte Foods. Del Monte Foods is a privately held US company owned by a parent organization based in Singapore.

Finnish food technology scale-up Hailia has unveiled a new strategic partnership aimed at enhancing its Hailia was featured as FoodBev’s Start-up of the Month in our February edition.

German natural dietary fibre specialist Taiyo has joined forces with Asiros to develop and market two new high-in-fibre fruit powder ranges under the BerryShield brand. The new premium blends combine the benefits of Taiyo’s water-soluble prebiotic Sunfiber with the natural effects of individual fruits in different quality grades. BerryShield Premium Conventional and BerryShield Organic can be used for multiple applications in the nutraceuticals sector and the food and beverage industry for customers in the EMEA region. “We are very excited about our cooperation with Taiyo and the creation of innovative prebiotic juice powders made with Sunfiber,” said Carsten Aalundm, COO and commercial director of Asiros Nordic. The first products in the lines will be launched this summer and will come from the berry varieties tartcherry, elderberry and lingonberry. BerryShield Premium Conventional and BerryShield Organic powders can be consumed pure or processed in applications. Taiyo’s 100% natural, ISO-certified dietary fibre Sunfiber is non-viscous and derived from partially hydrolysed guar gum – which is clinically proven to be compatible with a low FODMAP diet, and effective in lowering the glycemic index and supporting digestion. With their new range, the companies aim to meet demand for food and beverage formulations that offer health and wellness benefits, while containing natural ingredients. “Taiyo and Asiros are pursuing similar goals by bringing products to market that are technologically convincing, and can offer added health value. In the collaboration, we combine our comprehensive know-how in natural plant-based premium ingredients,” said Stefan Siebrecht, managing director of Taiyo. Denmark-based Asiros is a producer of organic products from natural raw fruits and plant-based ingredients.

British ready-to-drink bar-strength cocktail brand MOTH has closed a £4.6 million investment round led It will use it to accelerate its growth in the US and expand the MOTH team. MOTH co-founder Sam Hunt said: “We are incredibly proud of the journey MOTH has taken since our launch According to MOTH, its canned margarita is now the most popular RTD margarita in the UK. #MOTH #cocktails #alcohol #barstrength #UK #US

becomes a live digital footprint capable of providing both retailers and consumers with a stream of up-to-date The rise of smart packaging ties in with the rise of automation across manufacturing. As buy-in picks up momentum across the industry, the more everyone stands to gain.

Fresh Del Monte Produce has announced a strategic joint venture with Colombia-based Managro Group, a This partnership aims to enhance Fresh Del Monte's supply chain capabilities through the expansion of The new facility is set to bolster Fresh Del Monte's ability to supply high-quality avocados and limes Dumas, senior vice president of sales, marketing and product management for North America at Fresh Del Monte leverages Colombia’s agricultural advantages, Managro's extensive industry knowledge and Fresh Del Monte