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News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries22-May-2024
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TOP HEADLINES
 NPD Trendspotting: The snacks behind the sports, from the first official snack of the Indiana Fever to honoring UK footy
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Where consumers shop shifts back to supermarkets, ‘bucking the trend toward mass’
Consumers are returning to brick-and-mortar supermarkets as their primary destination to buy groceries – reversing the steady migration toward mass over the past decade and the more recent rush to online that occurred during the pandemic, according to new research by FMI – The Food Industry Association.... Read more
Are protein bars and powders damaging to gut health?
High-protein products and gut health represent two of the biggest food trends of the last decade, but is one bad for the other?... Read more
How Welsh scientists aim to boost white bread’s nutritional value
Researchers from Aberystwyth University are hoping to rechart the nutritional benefits of the nation’s much-loved white bread, which has traditionally received a bad rap because of its ‘poorer’ nutritional profile compared to whole grain or whole wheat bread.... Read more
Five minutes with European Snacks Association's chief: Discussing SNACKEX, EU elections, the Green Deal and UPFs
The format of SNACKEX 2024 has changed; the European Commission elections are expected to make an impact on the savory snacks sector, particularly the Green Deal, and tarring snacks with the UPF brush remains as controversial as ever. We chat to Sebastian Emig, director general of the European Snacks Association to find out more.... Read more
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The end to forever chemicals in snack packaging?
As the US prohibits PFAS chemicals in new food products’ grease-proofing packaging materials and Europe identifies a gap in testing data, calls louden for a total ban on the harmful substances.... Read more
 Should bread be tarnished with the derogatory UPF brush?
Ultra processed foods (UPFs) are a hot topic, especially on Capitol Hill, which is following the popular stance that they are typically low in nutritional quality, more prevalent in low income societies and associated with a slightly higher mortality risk. How is this impacting the bakery industry?... Watch now
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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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Free-From
The free-from category is changing shape as more and more people follow restricted diets. These days consumers are not only turning away from common allergens gluten and shellfish, but also other widely used ingredients from soy to nuts and dairy. As an increasing number of...
14-Mar-2024
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Food for Kids
Europe continues to struggle with high levels of childhood obesity. But as understanding around the importance of early years nutrition grows, so too does the opportunity for manufacturers to meet demands for health and functionality. How can industry best support carers and babies in the...
14-Mar-2024
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Personalised Nutrition: Tapping into data for healthier diets
Developments in personalised nutrition – whereby individualised dietary advice is offered based on genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors – continue apace. The market is forecast to grow to over $16bn by 2027. From measuring blood-sugar responses to microbiome diversity, how is this novel sector expected...
13-Mar-2024
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Food as Medicine
Today’s consumers are not turning to food and drink for energy alone. A more nuanced understanding of the relationship between diet and health is coming to shape consumer attitudes to food. So which ingredients offer greatest potential in health and wellness? We ask how the...
13-Mar-2024
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Plant-based under the Microscope
The plant-based market has boomed in the last decade, with projections it will double in value by 2030. But a recent dramatic slowdown suggests the category is not hitting the mark with shoppers. With health a major driver behind decisions to reduce meat and dairy...
12-Mar-2024
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GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS
Will precision agriculture ever be adopted?
Precision agriculture provides many benefits for farmers and can help suppliers manage food. But with a myriad of issues, including regulation and farmer adoption, will we ever see widespread use?... Read more
Pediatric medical societies take issue with WHO guidance on cow's milk
Multiple leading medical societies from across the globe have challenged the WHO guidelines on complementary feeding for older infants and young children that recommend the introduction of cow's milk from six months of age.... Read more
China excessive packaging rules: Tea in the spotlight as regulator implements stricter bans on entire category
China State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has announced new, stricter excessive packaging regulations governing the tea industry, one of the country’s largest and most traditional commodities.... Read more
 From Cardi B’s whipped cream to cheese puffs: What’s new in dairy?
We round up some of the new dairy product launches to hit the shelves in the US, including from Bel, Kraft, Saputo, and Hiland Dairy.... See more
Heineken acquires minority stake in hard seltzer STËLZ
Heineken Netherlands has acquired a minority stake in hard seltzer STËLZ, as the brewing giant increases its focus on the ‘beyond beer’ category.... Read more
From peas to pintos: The new ingredients being tested in plant-based dairy
Researchers are looking beyond soy and oat for plant-based dairy innovation. Which ingredients are being put under the microscope?... Read more
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