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News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries12-Mar-2025
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TOP HEADLINES
Gluten free: A booming market built on misconceptions?
The gluten-free (GF) boom shows no signs of slowing, but is it really the healthier choice or just clever marketing? Despite the premium price tag, studies reveal that many GF baked goods contain more sugar, fewer nutrients and even hidden contaminants, raising serious questions... Read more
A multi-layered ‘snacks-perience’: How to capitalise on the top 10 trends defining 2025
The global snack market is undergoing a transformation, driven by shifting consumer behaviours, bold new flavours and changing health priorities... Read more
Meat snack’s moment: Expo West exhibitors address on-the-go protein demands
Meat snack brands Chomps, Archer, Think Jerky, Lorissa’s Kitchen and others shared their latest at the 2025 Natural Products Expo West conference, amid a surge in consumer demand for protein and product innovation... Read more
RFK, Jr. seeking to eliminate self-affirmed GRAS
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is directing the acting FDA commissioner to explore the elimination of the self-affirmed GRAS pathway for ingredients.... Read more
How Coca-Cola creates billion dollar brands
The Coca-Cola Company now boasts 30 billion-dollar brands: from classics such as Coca-Cola and Sprite to newer winners like Smartwater, Fairlife and Fuze Tea. How does it create billion dollar brands?... Read more
A legacy secured, but what’s next for WK Kellogg?
While WK Kellogg Co wrestles with supply chain upheavals and takeover speculation, the WK Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) remains a steady force of philanthropy... Read more
 Crunch, chew or dunk: The boldest cookies from Oreo, Tim Tam, Doughlicious & more
Cookies are evolving faster than ever, from nostalgic classics like Oreo and Tim Tam to bold new innovations like ranch-flavoured cookies and protein-packed dough... See more
When snacks become collectibles: Single Flamin’ Hot Cheeto fetches eye-popping $87,840
Some snacks have evolved beyond momentary pleasure - they’ve become cultural artifacts, commanding astonishing sums. But what drives people to spend thousands - or even millions - on a single potato chip or cheese puff?... Read more
Women, power & progress: Shaping the next generation of business
Women are driving change, breaking barriers and redefining leadership in ways that create lasting impact. But what does it take to ensure the next generation of female leaders has the support, opportunities and resources to thrive?... Read more
Trump’s crackdown leaves DEI in crumbs
Donald Trump’s second-term DEI purge is sending shockwaves through corporate America, with companies scrambling to decide whether to gut their diversity commitments or risk backlash. With even Black History Month on the chopping block, what does that say about the future of inclusion in business?... Read more
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EDITOR'S CHOICE
Snacking is the new self-care: Mondelez report reveals why consumers can’t stop munching
The Oreo maker’s latest State of Snacking report reveals more consumers than ever are turning to snacks for emotional support. But is this a lasting shift in eating habits, or just a clever rebrand of emotional eating?... Read more
Snacking with purpose: How smart ingredients support sleep, stress relief, and brainpower
Snacks today are expected to provide more than just a moment of pleasure. They are working powerhouses, packed with functional ingredients that contribute to overall wellbeing... Read more
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Breaking the Rules: Deliciously Guilt Free
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25-Feb-2025
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PREVIOUS HEADLINES
Record 960% rise in alt protein patents signals industry rebound
Major food and beverage manufacturers, including Nestlé and Unilever, are busily securing alt protein patents as sector grows... Read more
Cocoa crisis: Illegal gold mining damaging yields and prices
An increase in the demand for gold is in turn impacting the cost of cocoa... Read more
Seven bakery sites to be rescued after sale agreed
Historic bakery chain Oddie’s is working on the sale of seven of its bakery sites to Waterfields.... Read more
In crust we trust: Celebrating Britain’s best pies
Pies have been a cornerstone of British cuisine for centuries, offering comfort, tradition and endless variations of flaky, buttery perfection. But what makes a truly great pie and who is pushing the boundaries of this beloved dish today?... Read more
Food fraud: Spotlight on the most heavily targeted food products
New research shows the same foods – from beverages to dairy – are impacted by food fraud year after year... Read more
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