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News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries

15-Mar-2024

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TOP HEADLINES

âSensationalistic agendaâ or overdue legislation? Yet another California bill targets Doritos, Twinkies and Froot Loops that purportedly contain âtoxicâ chemicals

Hot on the heels of Assembly Bill 418 to ban the sale of four food additives in California, a state lawmaker has proposed another first-of-it-kind bill to veto foods containing synthetic dyes from being sold in schools. Is this the end of the rainbow?... Read more

How AI is revolutionizing the food industry: Can you tell which of these images was made by AI and which is the real deal?

A recent study has revealed an intricate picture concerning the way in which consumers discern and react to AI-generated food images [versus real food pics]. Given that visual presentation of food has been found to enhance the likelihood of selection, itâs not surprising AI is rapidly being adopted by the food industry â¦ but there are implications.... Read more

King Arthur 'unlocks' weeknight baking with savory bread mix kits, enhances-sustainability with regeneratively-grown Climate Blend flour

Consumer interest in baking and sourdough, which spiked during the pandemic before dipping slightly as the world reopened, is resurging with a particular interest in savory options and simplified weeknight solutions, according to King Arthur Baking Company.... Read more

Non-HFSS doughnuts: Which nutrient is toughest to cut when reinventing the wheel?

Itâs very difficult to âcrackâ better-for-you indulgence, according to maker of HFSS compliant doughnuts Urban Legend. Hereâs how founder and ex-Graze CEO Anthony Fletcher claims to have done it.... Read more

Learn the fundamentals of making crave worthy bread at home

The team behind the 2,438-page Modernist Cuisine: The Art and Science of Cooking â described as âthe cookbook to end all cookbooksâ â is now offering free classes to master the art of breadmaking from the comfort of your kitchen.... Read more

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EDITOR'S CHOICE

Tackling obesity and addressing inequality: FDF Scotland calls on SMEâs to join the reformulation challenge

âWe know from evidence that measures to transform the food environment are more likely to be effective in improving diet â and reduce health inequalities â than measures aimed at encouraging individuals to change their behavior, said Scotlandâs Minister for Public Health and Womenâs Health Jenni Minto.... Watch now

Behind the brand, âherstoryâ and the go-getting women changing the food landscape

In celebration of Womenâs History Month and Barbieâs 65th Anniversary, Stacyâs has announced the 2024 Stacyâs Rise Project winners â which includes the largest grant amount in the programâs history â and is rolling out limited edition âBarbie-fiedâ packaging.... 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

Diverse and dynamic: Changing taste and health considerations of Indian consumers driving snack evolution

India-based banana chips brand Beyond Snack has observed significant evolution of the branded snacks category in the local market, marked by a âdiscernible shiftâ towards health-consciousness, authenticity, and premiumisation.... Read more

Bakery firm Gailâs to open new site in Bristol

Gailâs has announced plans to expand into the South West of England for the first time with a new site in Bristol.... Read more

ALDI launches own-brand paper wine bottles

Supermarket ALDI claims a UK first with the launch of its own-brand paper wine bottles.... Read more

VeCollal launches biomimetic vegan collagen in high protein bar

Biomimetic vegan collagen alternative manufacturer VeCollal has expanded into the functional snacking space with a white label vegan high protein bar for the beauty and active nutrition markets.... Read more

Gut health: Why this consumer trend is here to stay

Consumer appetite for gut-health friendly foods shows no signs of abating as understanding of its impact on overall health continues to grow. But how will this trend evolve and grow in the future?... Read more

Food & drinks trends: Are influencers setting the agenda?

Influencers are a twenty-first century force of nature, courting brands and attracting thousands, if not millions, of adoring fans who buy their merchandise, copy their look and hang off their every word. So do influencers have the power to change or even create food and drinks trends? And if they do, should manufacturers be listening?... Read more

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