News for the baking industry
_Chicago / IL. (npd) U.S. consumers are eating traditional snack foods, particularly snacks with a perceived health benefit, in between and at meals, and this behaviour will drive the growth of snack foods eaten at main meals over next five years …
Chicago / IL. (mi) Most Americans would agree that eating healthfully should be a priority in their daily life, but what truly drives consumers to choose healthy items over the potentially more enticing, yet unhealthy options? What would entice them to try something new?
Chicago / IL. (tni) Consumers in the United States regularly eat lunch away from home – a couple of days a week, on average. Operators have been focusing their efforts on gaining a larger share of lunch visits during this highly competitive daypart …
New York / NY. (div) Crumbs Bake Shop Inc. is back in business. After approval of the Honorable Michael B. Kaplan, United States Bancrupty Judge for the District of New Jersey, the cupcake specialty store chain will reopen its stores under a new ownership team.
Amsterdam / NL. (utz) UTZ Certified published the results of a four-year project on coffee wastewater treatment. The project started in 2010 with the goal of addressing environmental and health problems caused by the wastewater produced in the coffee industry.
Oslo / NO. (ok) Orkla ASA has entered into an agreement with Nordic Partners Food Limited to purchase NP Foods Group. The acquisition will nearly double the scale of Orkla´s Baltic operations, making Orkla one of the largest consumer goods companies in the region.
Dallas / TX. (cb) Corner Bakery Cafe, a fast-casual restaurant concept known for its ingredient-inspired menu and neighbourhood cafe atmosphere, announces its entry into Brooklyn, New York with the development deal from franchise partner Parikh Network.
Oakville / CA. (thi) An agreement was reached to create the world´s third largest quick service restaurant company. Tim Hortons Inc. and Burger King Worldwide Inc. announced a definitive agreement under which they will create a new global powerhouse in the QSR sector.
Lembeke / BE. (lbbv) During the first half of 2014, the consolidated turnover of the Lotus Bakeries Group grew by five percent to 167,8 million EUR. The turnover growth may primarily be attributed to the positive evolution of the brands of the Group.
Decatur / IL. (adm) Archer Daniels Midland Company opened its global headquarters and customer center in downtown Chicago. About 70 employees are based in the two-floor space, which also includes a culinary facility for ADM to showcase its broad portfolio.
