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News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries13-Mar-2024
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Behind the brand, ‘herstory’ and the go-getting women changing the food landscape
In celebration of Women’s History Month and Barbie’s 65th Anniversary, Stacy’s has announced the 2024 Stacy’s Rise Project winners – which includes the largest grant amount in the program’s history – and is rolling out limited edition ‘Barbie-fied’ packaging.... Read more
 NPD: Celebrate National Potato Chip Day with Pringles and Bingo Blitz, ‘Feaster’ with Dave’s Killer Bread and Easter with Ole & Steen
There’s a lot of celebration going on: from National Potato Chip Day to Easter, Feaster (a new, casual Friendsgiving of Spring) and the 2024 NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball season. And what’s best to bring out the most of these celebrations? Well, baked treats and snacks, of course.... See more
Women in agtech: Are investors missing out on attractive growth opportunities?
Female-fronted agtech business are lagging in terms of venture capital activity. Why aren’t the gains seen elsewhere being reflected?... Read more
FDA adds chemicals targeted by state bans to its post-market safety review list
While FDA may not be able to assess the safety of as many chemicals in the food supply as it or the public would like due to budget constraints, the agency last week pulled back the curtain slightly to reveal which chemicals it is reassessing, how they were selected and where they are in the review process.... Read more
 Tackling obesity and addressing inequality: FDF Scotland calls on SME’s to join the reformulation challenge
‘We know from evidence that measures to transform the food environment are more likely to be effective in improving diet – and reduce health inequalities – than measures aimed at encouraging individuals to change their behavior, said Scotland’s Minister for Public Health and Women’s Health Jenni Minto.... Watch now
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Real Bread Campaign advocates growing your own loaf
UK food and farming charity Sustain and the Real Bread Campaign have published ‘Bake Your Lawn’ – just in time for spring wheat sowing and planning ahead for winter wheat planting – to inspire breadmakers (be they budding ones or professionals) to grow their own wheat.... Read more
Thinking outside the box: PepsiCo takes the Hispanic-owned concept one step further
The snacking giant’s Greenhouse Accelerator Program is on a mission to elevate high-potential Hispanic-owned CPG food and beverage startups the resources they need to step into the spotlight and shine. It’s a winning formula and is calling for more participation.... Read more
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Is clean label still trending?
Clean label today is the expectation, not the exception. Seen as a mark of good quality, one in three global consumers consider natural ingredients to be one of the most important aspects of healthier bakery and snack options. Artificial or chemical ingredients are the main...
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GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS
US consumers’ chocolate craving continues as sales hit all-time high of $48 Billion in 2023
Confectionery sales in the United States hit $48 billion in 2023 (up from $42.6bn in 2022 ), according to the National Confectioners Association’s 2024 State of Treating report, which was released at its Cconference in Miami this week.... Read more
Canada extends 2% cap on alcohol excise duty inflation adjustment
The federal government has announced a two-year extension of the 2% cap on the annual alcohol excise duty inflation adjustment, as well as announcing reduced excise duty rates on beer to benefit the smaller brewers.... Read more
New £14m project to develop sustainable microbial foods
A new £14m project to develop sustainable microbial foods has been launched by researchers from the Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS) at Aberystwyth University.... Read more
Activists petition to remove methylene chloride from common decaf coffee production method amid carcinogen concerns
A food additive petition submitted by the Environmental Defense Fund, et al is calling on the FDA to remove methylene chloride, among three other solvents, from the most commonly used decaffeinated coffee known as European Method decaf, a move that the National Coffee Association (NCA) said would “unjustifiably deny decaffeinated coffee drinkers access to a safe product.”... Read more
New trading platform for African cocoa puts farmers at centre of procurement
The influential and respected cocoa consultant Dr Kristy Leissle has launched a new marketing company that puts cocoa farmers’ perspectives at the centre of the procurement process so they can share in revenue from the sale of their beans.... Read more
Lundberg Family Farms verifies its regenerative farming practices with ROA certification
Organic rice maker Lundberg Family Farms partnered with Regenerative Organic Alliance (ROA) to certify more than 70 of its rice products, providing transparency and accountability for its farming methods to consumers without raising its prices, according to the company.... Read more
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