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News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries 28-Jun-2024
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TOP HEADLINES
NPD: How to ramp up your baking skills
Spurred on by popular baking shows like The Great British Bake Off, there has been a notable increase in the number of independent bakeries opening in the UK in the past year – while Brits of all ages are seriously engaging in the hobby at home.... Read more
Bringing the snacks industry up to date on acrylamide
Acrylamide – the naturally occurring chemical compound that forms in carb-rich foods like potato chips and pretzels during high-temperature cooking processes such as frying, baking and roasting – is an ongoing concern for the salty snacks sector.... Read more
 Consumers want cleaner-label, better tasting gluten-free options in more categories
Gluten free may not be as trendy as it once was, but the call-out continues to resonate with consumers as the quality, quantity and variety of products making the claim continue to improve – as showcased by brands across categories at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York.... Watch now
Hero Bread raises $21m to fuel retail expansion of better-for-you baked goods
Hero Bread is using $21 million in series B funding to reinforce its retail footprint as more consumers demand more nutritious and healthier baked goods, including through direct-to-consumer (DTC) channels, company CEO YuChiang Cheng told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
What Fedima’s Code of Conduct demands from bakery ingredient suppliers
The Federation of European Manufacturers and Suppliers of Ingredients to the Bakery, Confectionery and Patisseries has re-endorsed its commitment towards building a more sustainable baking sector.... Read more
Toothpaste chips anyone? Just how adventurous are you prepared to be?
With Snackex coinciding with Euro 2024, Hügli created mixes inspired by familiar dishes from the participating European countries, while Euroma showcased ‘crazy’ flavors that took snackers into new realms.... Read more
Will there be room in India’s fiercely contested biscuit market for a new Oreo/Biscoff JV?
India’s all-consuming love of biscuits lays the foundation for a new partnership between Mondelez International and Lotus Bakeries.... Read more
Loaf tanning salons: Major UK retailer fingered for allegedly distorting ‘freshly baked’ claims
The Real Bread Campaign has submitted a trading standards complaint that accuses Lidl of purportedly misleading consumers. It might not be the only one ...... Read more
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EDITOR'S CHOICE
NPD: What’s sweetening the bakery aisle?
Globally, teatime continues to maintain its relevance in modern society, providing an opportunity to socialize with family and friends, foster a sense of community and relaxation. And as consumers get more adventurous with their tastebuds, bakery producers are stepping up to weave international influences, florals and a touch of nostalgia into their treats.... Read more
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
UPCOMING EDITORIAL WEBINARS
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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ON-DEMAND 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,...
27-Jun-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
Smart packaging that fights food waste
Packaging that lowers food waste? It seems too good to be true but scientists say it’s possible, in fact, it already exists!... Read more
Beyond sugar, salt, fat: Rethinking ultra-processed foods and reform
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans Advisory Committee is considering how the industry should approach ultra processed foods (UPFs) – including nomenclature and infrastructure.... Read more
Kernza: The grain with a future brewing in beer
Breweries are exploring the potential of Kernza: a carbon-sequestering perennial grain.... Read more
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