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News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries

12-Dec-2023

TOP HEADLINES

The pie makers singled out for making the worldâs best Scotch Pies

Scottish Bakers has revealed the shortlist for the 2024 World Championship Scotch Pie Awards.... Read more

Probiotic-infused cream cakes adds dollop of health to Fonterraâs bottom line

Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has reported a strong start to the year, driven by the success of new products for various markets, such as a cake containing probiotics for China and a protein-packed adult milk powder that targets muscle loss in Japan.... Read more

Trendspotting: It's that most wonderful time of the year, with the most wonderful snacks

Cocoa & Forests Initiative partners reveal conservation progress in West Africa at COP28

The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF), in collaboration with IDH and key government officials, highlighted significant strides in sustainable forest conservation efforts from the chocolate industry and the success of the Cocoa & Forests Initiative (CFI), particularly in West Africa... Read more

The proof is in the compostable cup: Better for All's strategy for composting over recycling

While more companies are ordering Better for Allâs land and marine compostable cups compared to five years ago, the cupsâ base biopolymer P-Hydroxy-Benzoate Hydroxylase (PHBH) is roughly 1.6 times more expensive than PLA (polylactic acid), a natural polymer used as a substitute for petroleum-based plastic, which highlights an opportunity to implement compostable packaging over recyclable plastics to reduce its cost, Raegan Kelly, head of product, Better for All, explained to FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more

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EDITOR'S CHOICE

Branded confectionery gives bakery the âwow factorâ: research

NestlÃ© Professional tapped into UK social networks and found that branded confectionery can play a significant role in boosting the enjoyment of sweet bakery.... Read more

DÃ©lice & CrÃ©ation puts its might behind the Pastry World Cup

The ingredient specialist trusted by artisan bakers and pastry chefs worldwide has strengthened its commitment to the Mondial des Arts Sucres.... Read more

ON-DEMAND WEBINARS

The impact of reformulation: health hazard or brand boost?

Reformulation is vital in today's health-conscious bakery and snacks industries, aiming to modify product ingredients while preserving taste. Rising consumer demand for healthier choices and legal pressures, as in the UK, make reformulation essential. However, itâs a process that requires more than just eliminating or swapping...

28-Sep-2023

GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS

Sustainability focus shifts from future goals to real-world changes

Food sustainability actions need to transition away from future aims to real-world change processes to help the global food system reach its targets, new research suggests.... Read more

Will whole milk return to US schools? Congress set to vote on bill that enjoys 'strong bipartisan support'

Congress is expected to debate and vote on a bill that could bring whole milk back on school menus, in contravention with Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The bill has bipartisan support of 134 co-sponsors in the House, according to the International Dairy Foods Association.... Read more

WNWN completes MondelÄz innovation program with plans to expand its chocolate-free line

WNWN Food Labsâ recent completion in MondelÄz International, Inc.âs CoLab Tech accelerator is âjust the beginningâ for the cocoa-free brand, Johnny Drain, co-founder, WNWN, told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more

Pigs in blankets Britains' most nostalgic Christmas food

Pigs in blankets are the number one nostalgic Christmas food, beating out other holiday classics such as Quality Street and mince pies in a survey of British consumers.... Read more

Salad superstars: New precision nutrition technology breathing new life into hydroponic vegetables sector â industry experts

Advancements in precision nutrition have elevated the reputation of salads made with hydroponic vegetables from poor to optimal, which in turn opens up many new doors in terms of personalised eating and food security, according to industry experts.... Read more

Clever Carnivore continues its path towards low-cost cultivated meat with recent funding

Biotech startup, Clever Carnivore, closed $7m of seed round funding to expand production of its low-cost cultivated pork sausage with plans to launch its prototype, the Clever Bratwurst in early 2024 without asking the consumer to pay more, Virginia Rangos, the companyâs CEO and co-founder told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more

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