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News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries

08-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

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

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

Powered potatoes: PepsiCo pushes entrepreneurial collaboration as âvitalâ APAC sustainability strategy

PepsiCo has highlighted collaborations with entrepreneurs as a âvitalâ part of its strategy to achieve sustainable operations in the APAC region, amid the crowning of its regional Greenhouse Accelerator champion.... Read more

Dunnhumby survey explores consumer attitudes on AI for budgeting, reducing food waste

Shoppers see the potential of AI to better manage grocery budgets and reduce food waste, but many are not sold on the potential of self-driving technology or customer service chatbots, dunnhumby shared in its latest Consumer Trends Tracker report.... Read more

Consortium of scientists gear up to face âa perfect stormâ of hurdles to sustainably double cereal production by 2050

Kansas State University has been awarded $22m from the US Agency for International Development (USAID) to chart an ambitious and collaborative approach to build the climate resilience of four of the worldâs most consumed cereals - but the challenges are high.... Read more

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EDITOR'S CHOICE

Fedima releases Baking Europe Ingredients Market Report 2023

The report - the third annual collab between the association and Media Energy - includes Fedimaâs Annual Industry Update, with pieces on Front-of-Pack nutrition labelling, responsible sourcing and communication trends.... Read more

Kerry helps bakers to slash waste by ramping up the shelf life of sweet baked treats

The global nutrition specialist has launched an enzyme solution that delivers longer-lasting softness, freshness and moistness perception over the shelf life of a sweet bakery treat.... 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...

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GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS

Let them eat cake: how food producers can avoid disruption as cocoa and sugar prices rise

Nidhi Jain, commodity specialist at The Smart Cube, looks at what is causing price increases in cocoa and sugar and how food producers can prevent supply chain disruptions during periods of increased input costs.... Read more

Host city wanted for next ICCO Symposium on Cocoa Research

The International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) has put a call-out for bids to host the 3rd edition of the International Symposium on Cocoa Research (ISCR).... Read more

âDisproportional focusâ: Public perception of healthy ageing favours eating well, excludes extrinsic issues - study

New data from Singapore has shown that the publicâs perception on âhealthy ageingâ as a term has become overly skewed to focus on intrinsic elements such as healthy diets, at the expense of extrinsic issues such as elder neglect and ageism.... Read more

Strengthening food security in the Middle East: Strategies for success on the road to self sufficiency â In-depth analysis

Governments across the Middle East are ploughing in resources to increase food security and strengthen self-sufficiency, but where are the best opportunities for success, and how can considerable obstacles be overcome?... Read more

Halving food waste could cut 8% CO2 emissions in Europe

The environmental benefits of cutting food loss and waste by 50% in Europe by 2030 are significant, according to fresh research out of Denmark.... Read more

How do consumersâ perception of healthy drive their purchase habits and product development?

What does it mean to eat healthy? A survey by the International Food Information Council (IFIC) finds that 74% of consumers believe that food and beverage choices are interconnected with mental and emotional well-being, along with other insights that detail health perceptions and its impact on produce development for the food and beverage industry.... Read more

PREVIOUS HEADLINES

Quinn joins community of like-minded brands working towards an inclusive, equitable and responsible economy

GAO report finds current US sugar policy needs reform, Alliance for Fair Sugar Policy agrees

FDA proposes banning brominated vegetable oil in food

Start-upâs technology can save food businesses money by preventing heat waste

Unilever unearths regen ag findings for Knorr and Hellmannâs: âThe time for pilots is over. Itâs time to go bigâ

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