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News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries04-Mar-2025
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TOP HEADLINES
Grupo Bimbo’s high-stakes gamble: Can it conquer the US while betting big on China?
The world’s largest baking company is navigating trade tensions and sluggish growth in North America while aggressively expanding into China’s booming food sector. Can it juggle both superpowers without losing its grip on either?... Read more
Buckle up, flavour trends in 2025 are taking a wild ride
This year’s bakery and snacks scenes aren’t playing it safe: It’s about big, bold and global flavours that take tastebuds on an adventure. Whether it’s the deep comfort of caramel, the punch of a pisco sour, or the delicate notes of matcha and yuzu, this year’s flavours are impossible to ignore.... Read more
 Hot snacks: Turning up the heat in 2025
From swicy crackers to chili-spiked honey, the snacking industry is proving that heat is here to stay. Whether you crave a subtle warmth or a fiery kick, these products deliver bold flavours.... See more
Using odours to influence label perception
Manufacturers could soon be using odours on nutritional labels to influence the buying habits of consumers, according to a new study by researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging.... Read more
Changing tastes: Gen Z demands ‘neostalgic’ & functional flavors
Bell Flavors & Fragrances predicts nostalgic flavors with a twist and wellness-focused products will grow this year as demographic shifts make a larger impact on the food and beverage industry... Read more
Gluten-free in the spotlight under new Singapore pre-packaged food rules
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has introduced new pre-packaged food regulations, with a focus on gluten and improving the clarity of ingredient labelling.... Read more
Gamechanging ingredients: What’s next for bakeries?
The bakery industry is evolving with groundbreaking ingredients that enhance taste, nutrition and sustainability... 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
 From pancakes to presents: Snacks to celebrate March
From Expo West to Eid and everything in between, March is awash with celebrations and delicious treats along the way.... See more
McVitie’s CEO resigns as company navigates success & scrutiny
Pladis CEO Salman Amin has stepped down with immediate effect, leaving behind a company at the height of both triumph and turmoil... Read more
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Snack attack: Why big bakery and snack brands keep getting sued
The bakery and snack sectors are facing an avalanche of lawsuits, with producers battling claims of deceptive marketing, unfair pricing and even food addiction allegations. Once seen as harmless indulgences, their products are now at the centre of legal battles that could reshape the way they’re made, marketed and sold... Read more
How product recalls can wreck a business
Food recalls in the bakery and snack sectors may be fewer, but they’re bigger, riskier, and hitting harder than ever before. With millions of units pulled from shelves due to contamination, allergens, and fraud, the sectors face mounting pressure to tighten food safety measures... Read more
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PREVIOUS HEADLINES
Can private label capitalize on waning economic confidence?
Consumer concerns on the economy continue to grow, creating an opportunity for private label brands and a challenge for branded CPG companies... Read more
Can we have our cake and protein too? The future of functional indulgence
Global demand for protein is reshaping desserts and ingredients, balancing indulgence with health... Read more
Unilever boss Hein Schumacher to step down after 18 months
Unilever CEO Hein Schumacher will leave the business at the end of May... Read more
Kellanova factory central to hydrogen power experiment
A factory producing Kellogg’s breakfast cereals has been used as a test case for hydrogen-fuelled food manufacture... Read more
Is this GLP-1.2? New generation of weight-loss drugs moving in
Weight-loss drugs currently being researched are exploring new territory... Read more
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