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News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries 18-Jun-2024
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The science of sound: What is it about the crunch that keeps snackers dipping in for more?
The sound of snacking is surprisingly important and impacts the multisensory experience that is so linked to the overall pleasure and satisfaction. From the Crunch Effect to the influence of onomatopoeias, it’s an enlightening subject that no product developer or marketer should ignore.... Read more
NPD: The viral Snackle Box and how to fill it
From trending bachelorette-inspired boxes on TikTok to Amazon’s new take of the traditional woven picnic basket, the portable snack box has gone overboard. But there’s an art to filling it.... Read more
Should the UK sugar tax be extended to cakes and biscuits?
Action on Sugar is calling on the incoming UK government to extend the sugar tax to cakes, biscuits and chocolates, citing the ‘proven success’ it’s had with the soft drinks category.... Read more
 Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: If social media is not the ‘be all end all’ in marketing – what is?
As the media landscape has become more fragmented in the past ten years, social media has emerged as one of the most influential sources of information on the consumer path to purchase and many companies are shifting advertising dollars accordingly – but new research from the marketing communication agency HUNTER suggests going all in on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram and other social media outlets may not be the best marketing strategy for food and beverage brands.... Listen now
Does it matter that consumers don’t understand the term ‘ultra-processed’?
Consumers have consistently been shown not to understand what the term ‘ultra-processed’ means. But how much does this matter?... Read more
Rising above with NPD: The new dough-mains of healthier bread
The humble staple has been a part of the fabric of life since the Neolithic era, rising to an everyday essential during the 19th Century with the advent of industrial milling processes. Fast forward a century and it was unfairly tarred with negative health implications that saw its rapid decline in popularity. This is changing.... Read more
From Shark Tank to social media: How a puffcorn disruptor has gone from startup to a $10m brand in just four years
While homegrown startups frequently use ABC’s investment reality series to springboard their brand, Like Air Snacks already had a solid retail presence and was pulling in more than $5m in sales. So, what did its appearance on Shark Tank really achieve? And how is social media helping it soar?... Read more
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[EDITORIAL WEBINAR] - Healthy Snacking
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There’s no smoke without fire: Popular snack flavors set to go up in flames
BBQ, hickory and smoky bacon-flavored potato chips enjoy considerable popularity, often ranking amongst consumers super likes. But that’s about to go up in smoke.... Read more
PepsiCo India eyes a healthier, more sustainable potato chip
PepsiCo India has initiated trials to replace the contentious palm oil used to produce Lay’s – the country’s biggest selling potato chip brand.... Read more
UPCOMING EDITORIAL WEBINARS
Debating the principles of a healthy snack
Today, consumers have veered away from the three-meals-a-day tradition to all-day grazing, a trend termed ‘snackification’. This is driving the demand for better-for-you (BFY) snacks that offer functional benefits to boost energy and moods, aid digestion and gut health, and get fortification from fibre, protein,...
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Decarbonising Supply Chains at the Source
Food majors are under increasing pressure to stamp out irresponsible practices from ingredient supply chains. But voluntary measures have only got the sector so far, and policymakers are stepping in. While Europe races to comply with incoming regulations, rising global temperatures are plaguing production of...
24-Sep-2024
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Eco-friendly Production from Farm to Fork
Ensuring sustainable nutrition from farm to fork requires significant change. In a bid to champion resource efficiency, the agricultural sector is rethinking farming practices for the 21st century. And it’s not just agtech promising to deliver; food waste and upcycling are also on food makers’...
25-Sep-2024
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New Tech and Novel Ingredients for a Sustainable Future
Technological innovations, including those tackling packaging waste, promise to move the needle on carbon emissions. So do novel ingredients too, which have the power to significantly improve the sustainability of everyday products. But not all innovations are on the market, and tight investor budgets could...
26-Sep-2024
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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...
28-Mar-2024
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GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS
The world’s most valuable beer brands
With heavyweights such as Budweiser, Corona and Michelob Ultra jostling for the top spot, who is crowned as the world’s most valuable beer brand?... Read more
New Zealand abandons plans to price farm emissions – for now
A government policy that could have put some dairy farmers out of business has been postponed – but what are politicians proposing now?... Read more
World Cheese Awards 2024 opens for entries
One of the largest competitions in the cheese industry is returning this fall.... Read more
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