1. Kellogg has filed an international patent in the US for a food cup packaging assembly that makes it easier to stack and store food products.
2. Transportation issues are a top concern for many CPG companies, according to a survey by BCG (Boston Consulting Group) and the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA).
3. A coalition of 483 European organisations has written to MEPs urging them to reject the latest resolution on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) due for vote in the European Parliament tomorrow.
4. Global sugar prices have been on a downward trend – and there is no end in sight, according to Rabobank’s latest sugar quarterly.
5. US cereal sales continue to decline, but retailers know the category is still important and want innovation around prevalent consumer trends, says the CEO of General Mills.
6. Germany is a leading market for stevia-derived sweeteners in Europe – but more education is needed to further boost its usage, according to Mintel.
7. More bakers could source more EU wheat as a strengthening dollar and uncertain weather conditions in the US make prices more competitive.
8. Food and drink manufacturers have slashed their water use by nearly a quarter in the past eight years, as it emerged water deregulation in England could save firms millions.
9. A global boom in stevia leaves Malaysian supplier PureCircle on track to hit a net profit increase of 73% for this financial year compared to last.
2. Transportation issues are a top concern for many CPG companies, according to a survey by BCG (Boston Consulting Group) and the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA).
3. A coalition of 483 European organisations has written to MEPs urging them to reject the latest resolution on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) due for vote in the European Parliament tomorrow.
4. Global sugar prices have been on a downward trend – and there is no end in sight, according to Rabobank’s latest sugar quarterly.
5. US cereal sales continue to decline, but retailers know the category is still important and want innovation around prevalent consumer trends, says the CEO of General Mills.
6. Germany is a leading market for stevia-derived sweeteners in Europe – but more education is needed to further boost its usage, according to Mintel.
7. More bakers could source more EU wheat as a strengthening dollar and uncertain weather conditions in the US make prices more competitive.
8. Food and drink manufacturers have slashed their water use by nearly a quarter in the past eight years, as it emerged water deregulation in England could save firms millions.
9. A global boom in stevia leaves Malaysian supplier PureCircle on track to hit a net profit increase of 73% for this financial year compared to last.
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