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News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries

23-May-2023

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TOP HEADLINES

Sugar out, fibre in: Beneoâs sugar reducer meets high consumer demand for âhealthy indulgentâ bakery treats

The functional ingredients specialist has expanded its sugar reduction portfolio with a short-chain fructooligosaccharide (scFOS) that replaces sugar while adding dietary fibre, enabling producers to capitalise on the growing better-for-you demand.... Read more

Trendspotting in 2023: From the UK's largest branded tortilla wrap to the free from brand that is supporting safer snacking in schools

Bakers Basco seals deal with Counterplas to produce 1.5m climate-first bread baskets

The equipment membership scheme set up by Allied Bakeries, Fine Lady Bakeries, Frank Roberts & Sons, Hovis and Warburtons has inked a three-year contract with Counterplas to produce over 500,000 bread baskets annually, which are made from 30% recycled plastic material.... Read more

Adios Chicago: Sweets & Snacks Expo 2023 set to leave its home on a high note

Chicago in May, without the Sweets & Snacks Expo rolling into town, is going to feel different and it will also be a blow to the cityâs coffers, as it is estimated the huge trade fair historically pulls in at least $21 million when it sets up shop at McCormick Place. We take an early look at this yearâs upcoming highlights as the Expo prepares to go out with a bang in Chicago with over 800 exhibitors (250 of them at Sweets & Snacks for the first time) covering 210,000 square feet of sweet, salty and sour products.... Watch now

'The acceptability of insects is influenced by their visibility': Consumer perceptions of edible insects explored

Edible insects have many benefits. They are a good source of alternative protein, a rival to plant-based meat; they are often considered more sustainable than conventional meat; some insects are even higher in protein than beef. However, many consumers in Europe and âWesternâ countries more generally find edible insects hard to stomach. How should one go about convincing consumers that insects are worth a try?... Read more

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EDITOR'S CHOICE

PepsiCoâs Impacto is changing the lives of Hispanic SMMEs

The PepsiCo Foundation has issued a call out for Hispanic small business owners â specifically in the F&B sector â to apply for the 2023 Impacto Hispanic Business Accelerator programme.... Read more

Healthy snacking through the cost-of-living crisis

Far from a negative, these unsettling times are offering snack producers a rare opportunity, with research proving Americans want more from their snacks.... Read more

UPCOMING EDITORIAL WEBINARS

Healthy Snacking in 2023

@healthandwellness, @better-for-you and @better-for-all (people and the planet) have become familiar trigger words in the bakery and snacks sector. But what is behind the consumer preference toward more natural, more nutritious, function specific, climate-driven, environmentally friendly snacks? Bakery&Snacks has compiled a panel of influential voices...

25-May-2023

ON-DEMAND WEBINARS

How is the clean label megatrend changing the food landscape?

Exploring the concept of making use of as few, natural and environmentally-friendly ingredients as possible that consumers recognise as wholesome, natural and good for not only the body and mind, but for society and the environment, too. We also delve into the trendâs tie to...

29-Sep-2022

Healthy Snacking 2021

Conscious snacking means meeting nutritional needs

05-Oct-2021

Unpacking clean label: What consumers expect in COVID-driven times

Exploring the concept of making use of as few ingredients as possible that consumers recognise as wholesome and natural; and the trends associated with clean label, such as free from, organic, whole grain and better-for-you.

22-Apr-2021

GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS

Night-time regeneration and âsuperfoodâ immune support launched to address health threats of hectic lives

Startup Gemil Nutrition is on a mission to cater to the needs of the modern consumer through sleep regeneration and fruit and veg powered immunity supplements.... Read more

Inside the dairy: How is âking of cheesesâ Parmigiano Reggiano made?

Consumer turnover of Parmigiano Reggiano recently hit an all-time high of â¬2.9bn. What is it about this famed cheese that makes it unique? And as a premium product, what systems do producers put in place to protect against potential food fraud? FoodNavigator visits a producer in Italy to find out.... Read more

Cholula looks to spice up salsas, seasonings in first-ever category expansion

Cholula is expanding outside the hot sauce category with the release of three salsas and three taco seasonings, as spicier and bolder flavors become an increasingly important part of McCormick & Companyâs business, the companyâs VP of North America marketing in condiments and sauces Valda Coryat told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more

Milkybar gold chocolate desserts join non-HFSS train

A new contender has joined the growing ranks of non-high in fat, salt or sugar (HFSS) sweet treats, with the reveal of Lactalis NestlÃ© Chilled Desserts UKâs Milkybar Gold White Chocolate CrÃ¨me Dessert.... Read more

Eat your greens: Post-COVID-19 fruit and vegetable purchases in Japan see major boost

New data from a national government survey in Japan has revealed significantly more purchasing of fruits and vegetables in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, driven by health awareness and convenience trends in the country.... Read more

From nutrition to tailored functionality: Ingredient innovation is key to dairy alternativesâ success

Alt dairy products â from plant-based beverages to precision fermentation-derived spreads and cheeses â may be here to stay, but with growing consumer expectations comes the need for better flavors, textures and nutritional value.... Read more

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