Food

Pop-Tarts World, featuring interactive displays,entertainment, a diverse cafe menu inspired by Pop-Tarts toaster pastries andmerchandise, celebrated its grand opening.

CGT Editor Alliston Ackerman gives you a sneak peekinto the trends and topics discussed in this month's issue.

Throughconsumer insights and open innovation, General Mills grew its internationalWanchai Ferry product line into a leader in the growing frozen meals categoryin the United States.

The new meals offerfresh taste with new steaming innovation; fewer, simple ingredients; and new packaging.

The solution was up and running in just six weeks to centralize and manage recipes, specifications, test procedures, etc.

Kraft Foods has hit its sweet spot, according to Chairman and CEO Irene Rosenfeld, who earlier this week outlined the companys new strategies for its product portfolio and financial performance.

The executive succeeds Gene Kahn, who was the company's first Chief Sustainability Officer in 2003, and worked to make a significant impact in reducing the company's environmental footprint.

This acquisition will enhance GMCR's Canadian presence and is expected to strengthen its North American geographic expansion with a well-known Canadian brand platform.