United Biscuits appoints ex Birds Eye chief as new CEO
The UK’s leading biscuits firm United Biscuits has appointed Martin Glenn, the former head of Birds Eye, as its new CEO.
Archives for April 16, 2013
European Q1 cocoa grind lowest since 2009
Europe’s first quarter (Q1) cocoa grind slumped 3.9% on last year as the debt crisis hampered chocolate demand in struggling economies.
Fudge Kitchen plots escape from ‘poor man’s confection’ image
UK firm Fudge Kitchen believes it has spotted a gap in the market for premium fudge and has invested in a new production facility and product development to break out of the category’s image as a cheap gift.
Toray claims barrier properties benefits with film launch
Toray Plastics (America) has unveiled a film for gas-flushed packaging applications offering enhanced oxygen and moisture barrier properties.