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News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries

13-Dec-2023

TOP HEADLINES

US biotech innovator unveils the worldâs first hen-free liquid egg

The Every Co debuted the Every Egg â the worldâs first liquid egg product created from precision fermentation-derived proteins â at an exclusive multi-course dinner at Eleven Madison Park on 8 December.... Read more

Crunch time? Danone in talks to sell biscuit biz Michel et Augustin to Ferrero ecosystem

Seven years after first investing in Michel et Augustin, Danone is in âexclusiveâ negotiations with potential buyer Ferrero-related company CTH Invest.... Read more

French potato crisp producer slashes water usage with second âgreenâ factory

The â¬100m investment in a second facility at its Brittany site will enable Altho Brets to reduce its water consumption by almost a litre of water per kilogramme of potato chips.... Read more

What are consumer attitudes to fortification? Consumers often care about taste over health, study reveals

Fortification has the potential to provide abundant health benefits, endowing products with a higher level of important nutrients than they otherwise would have possessed. However, taste and texture can be affected by it, which can in turn affect consumer attitudes. A recent study, which assessed these attitudes, suggested that concerns around taste often take predominance over health.... Read more

âGreedflationâ muddies the food industryâs financial landscape

Latest figures show that although inflation in Europeâs euro-using countries has slowed, real food inflation remains higher and seemingly undeterred, raising questions about whether unfair profiteering and competition are to blame.... Read more

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

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EDITOR'S CHOICE

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

Forget avo toast: Bread made with avocados could be the next viral sensation

New Jersey-based Anthony & Sons Bakery is hoping to recreate the viral frenzy of the 2010s â probably the most prominent moment in avo toast history when Gwyneth Paltrow sent the internet spiralling â with the launch of its latest brand, The Avocado Bread Company (ABC), which taps into not one, but four of todayâs key trends.... 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

âStrikingly lowâ: FAO condemns âdiminishingâ funding for agrifood systems amid slow climate change progress

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has warned that funding to support climate-smart agrifood systems is âstrikingly lowâ and has plummeted in the past year despite the growing urgency to stave off climate change.... Read more

Finding microplastics with AI: A boon for the food industry?

Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastic debris which are often found in food. When consumed, they can lead to negative health effects. A recent study has developed a way to use artificial intelligence to help find microplastics more efficiently, which could provide a useful way to find them in food.... Read more

Anyone for cheese? Wisconsin Cheese reveals top five trends for 2024

From flavor innovation to mindful indulgence, Wisconsin Cheese pin-points the top five trends most likely to rule consumer decisions in 2024.... Read more

The business impacts of shifting from 1D to 2D barcodes

Demands for transparency, traceability and authenticity have caused a shift towards new barcode technology, but how will this affect manufacturers in the food and drink sector?... Read more

Driving down salt intake in China: Targeted campaigns needed to reduce excessive intake by 50%

Targeted educational campaigns focused on the health risks associated with high salt intake could promote behavioural change among consumers in China, say researchers.... Read more

Pilot study suggests synbiotic has "profound effects" on emotional health

New 'striking and enlightening' pilot research indicates a daily synbiotic drink can reduce fatigue and improve focus within six weeks of intervention.... Read more

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