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News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries

10-Nov-2023

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Briessâ Expanded Line of Tapioca Maltodextrin

Briess offers an expanded product line of Tapioca Maltodextrin and Solids, ranging from 3DE to 21DE. Conventional and Organic options available. Natural, Non-GMO, and Made in the U.S.A.... click here

TOP HEADLINES

Defiant consumer choice drives flavour and colour trends in 2024

The flavours and colours that ADM forecasts to trend in 2024 break with tradition and represent the consumer resolve to boldly choose products that appeal to their personal values - with an unapologetic abandon for the flavours they deem tasty and the shades that appeal to their aesthetics.... Read more

Prebiotic chicory root fibre may be a viable way to improve mood: Study

Scientists from the Beneo Institute have demonstrated that the intake of the prebiotic dietary fibre oligofructose promotes a significant increase in Bifidobacteria in the gut, which in turn, plays an important role on mental health.... Read more

Gen Z shoppers will âbe the greenest shopper yet,â Non-GMO Project shares in latest awareness data

A majority of consumers are less likely to consider non-GMO or organic claims in their purchase decisions, but millennials and Gen Z consumers are more likely to seek out products with Non-GMO Project and USDA Organic labels than older cohorts, as Hans Eisenbeis, director of mission & messaging at the Non-GMO Project shared in a recent webinar.... Read more

Food misinformation and fake news? Scientific and sustainable communication efforts expand to end misreporting

Environmental food hubs emerge online to spread accurate scientific information and education on sustainability in food to convey credible research.... Read more

Millers can be the gamechangers in helping to reach one billion people with fortified staples

An industry-led coalition has been formed to help millers produce adequately fortified staples to tackle the nutrition crisis gripping the globe. Millers who join Millers for Nutrition and commit to improving the nutritional quality of their food will receive free tech support to make it easier to fortify their products.... Read more

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Counterfeit Fritos, Cheetos and Oreos laced with THC seized

North Carolina law enforcement has seized $170,000 worth of counterfeit snacks that look deceptively like the well-known mega brands, but being infused with THC, could be highly dangerous for children.... Read more

ON-DEMAND WEBINARS

The impact of reformulation: health hazard or brand boost?

Reformulation is vital in today's health-conscious bakery and snacks industries, aiming to modify product ingredients while preserving taste. Rising consumer demand for healthier choices and legal pressures, as in the UK, make reformulation essential. However, itâs a process that requires more than just eliminating or swapping...

28-Sep-2023

GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS

Child and Adult Care Food Program underutilized, unequally accessed in low-income areas, research reveals

Only three out of five licensed childcare centers in low-income areas participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), revealing an opportunity to provide healthy food for children and highlighting the discrepancy in resources and awareness among other federally funded food nutrition programs, according to research from UConn Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health.... Read more

Kellanovaâs US business off to a rocky start with higher elasticities, lower volumes

Kellanova, the snack-centric spinoff from Kellogg, saw volumes and sales in North America drop in its third-quarter as it lapped high sales from a year ago, faced rising elasticities and suffered the consequences of dragging its feet to bring back in-store merchandising and promotions paused while the company solidified supply.... Read more

How can the wine industry tackle staff shortages?

Staff shortages continue to create a âworldwide challengeâ for the wine industry: affecting the whole chain from vineyards to hotels and restaurants. With no signs of shortages abating, how can the industry adapt?... Read more

Winemaking with 25% less pesticides: AI predicts disease outbreaks for âgreenerâ grapes

Grapevine farmers currently uses âimmersiveâ amounts of pesticides to protect their crops, according to Richard Petersik, CEO of VineForecast. In response, the German start-up is tapping artificial intelligence to help farmers reduce their use of agricultural inputs, and ultimately make âgreenerâ wine.... Read more

âWhat happens in the gut, does not stay in the gutâ: Why fibre, protein intake affects cardiometabolic health

The types of dietary fibre and protein consumed could affect gut microbiome and the risk of developing cardiometabolic diseases, emerging scientific evidence has shown.... Read more

Crop pest's tastes in sugar change as they age, study suggests

The cotton bollworm (Helicoverpa armigera), a kind of moth, develops new tastes as it ages, according to a new study. As a pest who poses a danger to crops worldwide, such findings could prove useful to farmers across the globe.... Read more

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