Bakery

ADM edges closer to A$3.4bn GrainCorp takeover

29-Apr-2013 By Kacey Culliney

ADM will put forward a third, higher bid of A$3.4bn ($3.5bn) for Australian bulk grains specialist GrainCorp after a full financial review of the company.

China 'sparked idea' behind whey protein bakery improvers: Arla Foods Ingredients

25-Apr-2013 By Kacey Culliney

China was part of the inspiration behind the development of whey protein bakery improvers, a senior manager at Arla Foods Ingredients says.

High fructan barley holds wholegrain promise, says CSIRO

16-Apr-2013 By Kacey Culliney

A barley variety high in fructans and positively linked to improved gut health holds promise for wholegrain foods, according to the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO).

Australian tastes

Milk bars losing out to servos as Australia gains a sweet tooth

02-Apr-2013 By RJ Whitehead

Supermarket service stations are gaining ground on corner shops, and baked staples now losing out to chocolate and confectionery, according to new research from Australia.

LOOKING TO SPUR GROWTH IN AUSTRALIA?

‘Surprising’ opportunities for breads and rolls in Australia: Analyst

27-Mar-2013 By Kacey Culliney

There is huge potential in sliced bread and rolls in Australia as consumers look for cheap and easy lunch options in the wake of a turbulent economy, an analyst says.

Asian tastes

Interview: How flavours of Asia differ between markets

26-Mar-2013 By RJ Whitehead

FoodNavigator-Asia reported this week that New Zealand’s Taura Natural Ingredients is getting ready to launch a new range of concentrated fruit pieces for bakery and food service operators in Asia.

Taura to launch URC BakeFruit range in Asia

25-Mar-2013

New Zealand’s Taura Natural Ingredients plans to launch a new range of concentrated fruit pieces for bakery and foodservice operators in Asia. The products will fit in the premium category and will be specific to the niche.

McCain buys A-Pac rights to Sara Lee brand

05-Feb-2013

McCain Foods has completed the acquisition of Kitchens of Sara Lee (KOSL) Australia from Hillshire Brands in a deal worth A$82m. 

Palsgaard backing Asian confidence with increased investment

10-Dec-2012 By RJ Whitehead

The chief executive of Danish chocolate and extruded whipping cake emulsifiers major Palsgaard has outlined the reasons behind the company's recent significant investment in the Asia-Pacific region.

Sunwin Stevia pours cash into production

05-Dec-2012 By Rod Addy

Sunwin Stevia International has invested heavily in production capacity to support declared growth plans in China.

Sunwin to broaden stevia presence through Chinese private label bakery

30-Nov-2012 By Kacey Culliney

Sunwin Stevia International hopes to penetrate the Chinese bakery sector further by targeting the private label segment with a range of stevia formulations.

Goodman Fielder ups bakery prices thanks to better retail relations

23-Nov-2012 By Kacey Culliney

Australian food firm Goodman Fielder said that thanks to better dialogue with its retail partners, agreed price increases across its bakery arm will help boost business further.

French Senate rejects palm oil tax

16-Nov-2012 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

The French Senate rejected its so-called ‘Nutella tax’ on Thursday, which aimed to quadruple the tax on palm oil, a key ingredient in the hazelnut-chocolate spread.

India’s lift on egg ban brings welcome relief to baking industry

07-Nov-2012 By Kacey Culliney

An Indian state bakery association has welcomed the country’s move to lift its ban on eggs and poultry from two important supply states.

Q3 wrap: Nutrition stars for DSM and Naturex

06-Nov-2012 By Shane Starling

Royal DSM saw Q3 sales slip 7% to €2.3bn across all divisions with polymer intermediates performing worst, but as has been the case in recent quarters, the Dutch firm’s nutrition cluster held firm with 1% organic growth in difficult economic times.