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News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries26-Apr-2024
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Malted Barley Flour can replace up to 15% of Cocoa
Malted Barley Flour can replace up to 15% of Cocoa
There’s never been a better time to consider Malted Barley Flour as a partial replacement for cocoa. You can add appealing flavors and brown to black color in many bakery & snack products. Malted Barley Flour is natural, non-GMO, and Made in the U.S.A.... click here
TOP HEADLINES
UK millers warn of rising bread prices
Months of torrential rain has left UK millers in a soggy situation, with a waterlogged wheat harvest predicted to be down by 30%, which could force millers to rely on imports and ultimately spike the price of bread.... Read more
Peanut shortage: What caused it and is it set to last?
Peanuts are by far the most consumed nut (technically a legume) globally, but a recent shortage has caused concern for manufacturers. How serious is the issue and how long will it last?... Read more
Sweet, savory snacks win in 2023, age influences purchase channel, Circana finds
Consumers are finding more ways to eat their favorite snacks, as younger shoppers increasingly turn to quick-service restaurants for a convenient option for in-between meal occasions, Circana shared in its annual snack report.... Read more
‘We believe some of the greatest solutions to the climate crisis lie beneath our feet’
Charting a new course for food production is fundamental in creating a more resilient and sustainable food system and it all starts with improved soil health.... Read more
Is it possible for the bakery sector to reach net zero?
The food industry is – unsurprisingly – responsible for 26% of the global CO2-eq emissions [Poore & Nemecek 2018: UN FAO; UN AQUASTAT; Bar-On, et al]. However, compared to other processed food, bread and bakery products have a relatively low impact – so how can the sector reach net zero?... Read more
The heavyweight industry veterans who make up the ABA’s new Board
The American Baking Association’s (ABA) new Board of Directors is comprised of industry veterans from the many facets of the baking business – including BBU, Flower Foods, Richmond Baking, H-E-B and others – positioning it in a strength of power to grow, connect and enhance the industry.... Read more
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 NPD: Popcorn Kitchen gets a peanut butter makeover, Sara Lee goes angelic and McVitie’s launches The Great Biscuit Break Bonanza
Peanut Butter Buttons is the topping for Popcorn Kitchen’s latest home popping creation; Sara Lee has developed a fat- and cholesterol-free Strawberry Angel Food Cake for foodservice operators; and McVitie’s is running the £1m ‘The Great Biscuit Break Bonanza’ giveaway – with prizes for both consumers and retailers – until May 27.... See more
ON-DEMAND WEBINARS
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
Poor labelling responsible for 56% of allergic reactions
More than half of people with food allergies have had an allergic reaction due to mislabelling or unclear food packaging, a GS1 UK study has uncovered.... Read more
When will the price of cocoa come down?
As cocoa prices continue to soar, we ask the question on every chocolate maker’s lips.... Read more
 Myna Snacks targets gamers as stepping stone to everyone ‘behind screens’
Contrary to popular belief, not all video-gamers are happy to chug energy drinks and devour junk food for fuel – rather most eSports enthusiasts want convenient, tasty snacks that will not compromise their competitive edge by compromising their health.... Watch now
The UK's Deposit Return Scheme is set for 2027. What do businesses need to know?
The UK Government plans to introduce a Deposit Return Scheme in October 2027: today confirming a two year delay from the previously set date of 2025. A policy statement outlines the next steps for the scheme - what do beverage businesses need to know?... Read more
PepsiCo struggles with slower US volumes in Q1 2024, challenges persist in beverage business
PepsiCo is sticking with its fiscal 2024 guidance, after releasing its first-quarter results yesterday, which showed fresh challenges for the food and beverage giant as volumes decreased across its core US businesses amid fierce competition and ongoing recalls.  ... Read more
Are children better at NPD for other children than adults are?
During product development, it has been speculated, children can be better judges of what their fellow children will like than adults. A new study puts this to the test.... Read more
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