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News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries04-Jun-2024
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TOP HEADLINES
 How the EU elections are expected to impact snack producers
We catch up with Sebastian Emig, director general of the European Snacks Association (ESA) to find out why he is excited about the upcoming elections for the new European Parliament. He also talks about the Green Deal and SNACKEX 2024: an event not to be missed.... Listen now
NPD for tea: From a sustainably made veggie & herb cake to a cookie baked in outer space
Exploding Bakery has created an environmentally-friendly zucchini, lime and rosemary cake, with some of the proceeds going to the Eden Project; DoubleTree by Hilton's gooey, warm chocolate chip cookie has landed in the Smithsonian; and All Things Butter is shaking up the butter aisle with a sweet new variant that goes well with toasted crumpets, muffins, waffles and more. We look at the perfect pairings for the afternoon sip.... Read more
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Improving nutrition: The fibre revolution in the bakery aisle
Across Europe, fibre consumption falls behind health recommendations. How can bakery products raise their fibre content without sacrificing taste or texture?... Read more
Euros & Olympics: How the F&B industry is gearing up for a summer of sport
With Euro 2024 and the Paris Olympics just weeks away, Europe is gearing up for a spectacular summer of sport. But how do major sporting events impact food and beverage trends and how does the industry get involved?... Read more
Sugar and confectionery trade groups commend Farm Bill progress to reinforce supply chains
A bipartisan-supported sugar policy addresses supply challenges by enhancing domestic production and streamlining imports "to create a healthier, more abundant sugar market," Grant Colvin, executive director of the Alliance for Fair Sugar Policy, told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
Why Pringles has ditched the can for its first bagged snack in more than 15 years
The snacking masterminds at Pringles have debuted its first-ever puffed snack that drops the can for a bag.... Read more
The art of snacking smarter: What are the implications for producers?
As the older demographic increases and live longer, their need for functional snacks is inevitably growing, while the younger generations have wholeheartedly embraced the concept of healthy aging.... Read more
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EDITOR'S CHOICE
Gualatic, T-Rex Crunch and Magic Mud Pots: What goes into creating BFY snacks that have kid appeal?
Creating nutritious and healthy snacks for children – that are also aesthetically pleasing and tasty – requires science, knowledge, imagination and a sprinkling of stardust.... Read more
How to be snack-savvy: Key insights for 2024
SNAC International has released its 2024 State of the Industry Report, which highlights category dollar and unit sales, the top performing brands and the influences that continue to shape consumer behavior and preferences.... Read more
UPCOMING EDITORIAL WEBINARS
Healthy Snacking in 2024
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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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
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
Weetabix parent appoints new lead for cereal brand
Weetabix parent company Post Holdings has appointed a new managing director for the cereal brand as it names a new leader of its refrigerated retail unit.... Read more
How Challenge Dairy leaned on YouTube influencers to propel Danish Creamery from heritage to all-the-rage
We spoke to Challenge Dairy president Michael Burdeny to find out what drove the company’s latest promotional strategy.... Read more
Aldi searching for official ‘crisp taster’
Supermarket chain Aldi is opening up applications for the role of ‘crisp taster’.... Read more
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