The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA), which represents the world’s leading food, beverage and consumer products companies, has announced that it has awarded The Clorox Company and Kettle Foods, Inc. the 2008 CPG Awards for Innovation and Creativity. Now in its sixth year, the prize is given to companies who have demonstrated uncommon creativity, innovation, and have made a significant contribution to the industry knowledge base.”A critical function of GMA is to foster learning,... ...Read more »

The favourite snacks of children remain confectionery and potato chips but a new survey reports that healthier snacking options are beginning to tried by young children. The survey required children to list their favourite after school snacks, with 48% of school children aged 11-16 listing potato chips (crisps) among their favourite snacks followed by chocolate/sweets (39%), biscuits/cakes (32%), fruit (32%) and soft drinks (27%). A similar picture emerged for children aged 4-11 years old but fruit... ...Read more »

Food manufacturer Campbell Soup Company has announced plans to exit the snack foods business in Australia. Campbell’s have agreed to sell to a group of Australian investors which include members of the management team at Australian snack foods company The Real McCoy. The sale incorporates the following snack food brands: Cheezels, Thins, Tasty Jacks, French Fries and Kettle Chips, as well as two food production plants in Australia. The deal is part of a global re-structure for Campbell’s... ...Read more »

The Kettle chips brand has recently launched four new types of chips into the US market. The new flavours are: Simply Sea Salt, Hand Picked Jalapeno, Country Onion with 3 Cheeses and Creamy Buttermilk Ranch and it could be expected that these products will be made available here in Australia soon.  Read More →