Driving innovation
Kraft might be about to split into two, but this will not derail its innovation strategy, insisted executive VP, research, development and quality, Jean Spence mid-way through the month.
Kraft highlights ‘robust development pipeline’ as bosses prepare to split firm in two
Meanwhile, a probe of its open innovation portal collaboration kitchen revealed R&D bosses are exploring everything from natural colors that remain vibrant in acidic beverages to ingredients that improve blood glucose control… Open innovation: What is Kraft Foods looking for from potential partners?
At Sara Lee, meanwhile, all eyes were on Hillshire Brands Company, the new name for its North American food business. Sara Lee vows to turn Hillshire Brands Co into the ‘most innovative meat-centric food company in the US’
Hillshire Brands Company: The new name for Sara Lee’s North American business.
Finally, both Tate & Lyle and BASF announced significant investments in their R&D facilities.
Tate & Lyle opens new innovation center and US specialty ingredients HQ