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News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries

15-Nov-2023

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TOP HEADLINES

Stacyâs wants women entrepreneurs to get a bigger piece of the pie

Stacy's Rise Pies - available until Thanksgiving - were created to drive awareness of the disparity in funding faced by women businessowners.... Read more

âSame entrepreneurial mindsetâ: Mexican-inspired snack startup nabs top spot of PepsiCoâs first-ever Juntos Crecemos incubator

Chuza was announced the grand prize winner of the inaugural edition of PepsiCoâs Greenhouse Accelerator focused on supporting emerging Hispanic businesses.... Read more

FDA Deputy Commissioner of proposed Human Foods Program moves forward with aggressive agenda while waiting for reorg finalization targeted for June

FDAâs massive reorganization to create a proposed unified Human Foods Program under one leader who will report directly to the agencyâs commissioner may not be finalized until next June, but the programâs first Deputy Commissioner James âJimâ Jones isnât waiting to create and advance an ambitious agenda centered on preventing foodborne illness, improving nutrition and enhancing chemical safety.... Read more

Branded still better? Mondelez plays down private label threat citing âstrongâ consumer confidence in Asia and Middle East

Snacking giant Mondelez has highlighted continued strong demand for its snack brands such as Oreo and Cadbury in emerging markets as key to its Q3 profitability, playing down threats from cheaper supermarket private label products.... Read more

Trendspotting in 2023: Christmas collabs, seasonal sweepstakes and limited edition treats

Oreo is encouraging fans to deck the halls early, Hot Pockets is offering a sizzling cash reward, EggoVac has launched a first-of-its-kind waffle-inspired robotic vacuum, while Doritos has introduced the worldâs first âcrunch-cancellingâ tech that lets PC gamers enjoy their favourite snacks without distracting other players.... See more

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New kid on the block: Viral streamer partners with Kelloggâs veteran to launch BFY snack company for the digital age

Myna Snacks is the collaboration between experts in digital lifestyle, CPG and startup incubation, and is focused on making the âmost craveable, poppable and feel-good snacks for every consumer - whether spending time on and off screens.... Read more

Greener alternative: Carrâs Flour Mills celebrates million tonne milestone by cargo ship

Over the past 12 years, the 200-year-old miller has orchestrated a million tonnes of wheat delivered by cargo ship into Kirkcaldy Harbour - the equivalent of removing 70,000 trucks off the road.... Read more

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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

Grain trade disruption could cause severe repercussions on dietary energy and protein consumption in the Middle East â study

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regionâs heavy reliance on grain imports as a source of dietary calories and protein poses major risks to food security and nutrition level among its populations, say researchers.... Read more

EIT Food expands to Latin America for burgeoning food tech start-ups

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) is expanding its Food Accelerator Network (FAN) to Brazil, where it will open a hub that will help develop burgeoning agrifood-tech start-ups in the Latin America region.... Read more

Beverage giants in hot water over plastic bottle recycling claims

Environmental and consumer rights organisations are taking legal action against NestlÃ©, Danone, and The Coca-Cola Company, over recyclable claims made about their plastic bottles. They have raised an external alert to both the European Commission and the Consumer Protection Cooperation Network, alleging the FMCGs' â100% recyclableâ or â100% recycledâ claims for plastic bottles are misleading.... Read more

From âthe end of categoriesâ to tech-enabled permissibility: The trends reshaping the future of food

The lines that separated retail and foodservice are blurring and breaking, as food technology is addressing logistic and supply chain issues and providing new ways for consumers to experience products, Kevin Ryan, CEO of Malachite Strategy & Research, shared during a keynote presentation at the 2023 Private Label Manufacturersâ Association trade show.... Read more

Consumer confidence for seasonal chocolate and candy creates growth opportunities - new report finds

A new report from the National Confectioners Association (NCA) has found that 64% of total chocolate and candy sales in the US are attributed to the big four seasons â Valentineâs Day, Easter, Halloween and the winter holidays - ensuring that confectionery products continue to enhance special occasions and the category remains strong year-round.... Read more

Demand for high-protein products on the rise amid booming active nutrition and healthy ageing categories in Middle East

Consumers in the Middle East are increasingly looking for protein-rich products to fulfil various needs, with claims ranging from sports performance to age-related muscle support.... Read more

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