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News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries05-Nov-2024
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TOP HEADLINES
Kellanova shareholders approve $35.9bn Mars merger amid shifting snack industry trends
The transformative takeover by Mars Inc. has been overwhelmingly approved, marking a pivotal moment in the snack industry. What does this mean for the future of snacking?... Read more
Toasty bakery NPD for the holiday season: From Bonfire Night treats to creating the viral Cookie Nacho
As the holiday season ramps into gear, bakeries are rolling out exciting new products to delight customers. Which of these innovative treats will capture your attention this November?... Read more
Ozempic, nutri-scores and junk food bans would ‘halve obesity’
Obesity could be halved by the end of the decade if there was better access to weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and junk food businesses faced tighter advertising and nutritional reporting controls.... Read more
Love + Chew navigates cocoa price hikes to expand Whole Foods partnership
Cocoa shortages cannot stop vegan superfood cookie brand Love + Chew's retail growth as the company expands its Whole Foods store count from 135 to over 500 stores and tees up product innovation in 2025.... Read more
Curating million-dollar consumer loyalty: What your brand can learn from Lay’s flavour-packed fan challenge
Capitalising on the dynamic world of consumer engagement, Lay’s is again ingeniously transforming its audience from passive snackers to active flavour innovators.... Read more
News shorts: PepsiCo's culinary enhancement, Kind's regenerative moves and big M&A in bakery
PepsiCo’s first-ever Culinary Advisory Board and Kind’s regenerative almond initiative are driving fresh innovation in the snacks industry. There are also strategic M&A and financial deals happening across the UK’s bakery sector.... Read more
Is Goldfish’s ‘Chilean Sea Bass’ rebrand a catch for adults or a risky move?
Goldfish is making waves with a cheeky new rebrand to appeal to adult snackers. But is this playful move a smart way to engage Millennials and Gen Z, or a potential misstep for the beloved family-friendly brand?... Read more
How natural sweeteners are shaking up the sugar game
As consumers grow more health-conscious, the demand for natural alternatives to sugar is on the rise. But can these sweeteners deliver the taste and texture consumers crave without compromise?... Read more
EDITOR'S CHOICE
The chilli craze: Why Halloween and heat go hand in hand
Halloween is synonymous with thrills, excitement and a sense of daring. Spicy foods – particularly those featuring ghost pepper and other high-Scoville heat sources – perfectly complement the adventurous spirit of the season.... Read more
It’s crunch time: The UK potato crisp brands motivating to reduce plastic waste
More than eight billion packets of crisps are sold every year in the UK, the majority of which end up in landfill. With each single-use non-recyclable pack capable of remaining intact in the environment for up to 33 years, that equates to 264 billion empty packs clogging the junkheap by 2057. But there’s hope on the horizon…... Read more
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The fine balance of reformulation
Too many people are consuming large amounts of foods high in fat, sugars and sodium (HFSS) and this is causing 8 million premature deaths globally every year, according to the World Health Organization. This has caused policymakers and governments to ramp up action to make...
29-Oct-2024
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Cognitive Health
The body and mind have never been more closely connected in the eye of the consumer...
15-Oct-2024
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State of the Market
The active nutrition industry has seen many micro changes over the last year, largely shaped by consumers’ increasingly holistic approach to health...
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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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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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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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PREVIOUS HEADLINES
Consumer confidence crash hitting F&B brands hardest
Consumer confidence is crashing as financial pressures fail to ease, but what does that mean for food and beverage?... Read more
 Belly Brand taps into functional, clean-label trends with gluten-free baking mixes
Belly Brand Foods is delivering gut and skin health benefits with its collagen-infused and gluten-free bakery mixes, as the company gears up to spread brand awareness in 2025 with trade shows.... Watch now
Quick bites: Can a no-sugar-added snack truly be irresistible?
Continuing our series on disruptive startups, we explore the rise of NICK’s, a Swedish-style snack brand that’s making a splash on the US market by redefining diabetes- and keto-friendly treats that don’t skimp on taste. What’s the brand’s secret?... Read more
Mars' Kellanova buyout the start of hefty snacking M&A
Mega deals within snacking are picking up pace after a quiet start to the year, with Mars’ Kellanova acquisition the tip of the iceberg as strong financial performances provide corporates with healthy cashflows.... Read more
Donut brand Drumroll adds fuel to ‘rocket ship year’ with $3m in capital from 7 Mile Brands
Drumroll Snacks received $3 million in capital from CPG incubator 7 Mile Brands to fuel growth after a "rocket ship year," as the better-for-you sweet baked goods brand gears up to go after large national accounts like Whole Foods and Sprouts, the two co-founders told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
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