Agropur Acquires Agrifoods' Interest In Ultima Foods

September 5, 2017 Agropur Cooperative

Agropur Cooperative and Agrifoods International Cooperative Ltd. – two of Canada's leading dairy cooperatives – announced today that they have concluded an agreement pursuant to which Agropur will become the sole owner of Ultima Foods Inc.

New Clean Label Hawaiian Roll Improver Is Also Non-GMO, Allergen-Free

September 5, 2017 PAK Group

Global baking ingredient producer Pak Group – through its North American brand, Bellarise® – has unveiled a clean label Hawaiian roll improver that is also available in non-allergen and non-GMO formats.

The Growing Popularity Of East Asian Bakeries

September 5, 2017 Puratos

Breads, cakes and pastries are baked and eaten all over the world. Every region has its own favourites. And with travel getting easier and people getting more and more eager to discover new textures and flavours, local specialties are gaining popularity. This might explain the rise of East Asian bakeries.

Barry Callebaut Reveals The Fourth Type In Chocolate: Ruby

September 5, 2017 Barry Callebaut Group

Today, 80 years after the launch of White chocolate as the third type after Dark and Milk, Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, reveals the fourth type in chocolate ‘Ruby’ which is made from the Ruby cocoa bean. Ruby chocolate has an intense taste and characteristic reddish color.

Coalition Calls For Better Food In Canadian Schools

September 5, 2017 Food Secure Canada

As Canadian children head back to school next week, the Coalition for Healthy School Food is sounding the alarm that Canada ranks 37th out of 41 countries in providing access to nutritious food for children.