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News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries25-Oct-2024
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Piping-hot trends in the bakery category
Piping-hot trends in the bakery category
Whether light and fluffy or dense and rich, baked goods served up affordable comfort during uncertain times. See how a fresh new take on bakery's purpose and nutritional profile is transforming the category.... click here
TOP HEADLINES
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
Hot finds from SIAL Paris: From purple sourdough to immunity bars and beyond
From bread crisps to puffs made from drought-resistant, gluten-free sorghum, along with a sourdough that stood out with its deep purple colour, which of these trendsetting products will be the next big hit?... Read more
JM Smucker remains committed to Hostess, sweet baked snacks despite Voortman sale
Peanut butter and jelly maker JM Smucker continues to refine its portfolio with the sale of better-for-you cookie brand Voortman to Brownie Brittle-maker Second Nature in a $305 million deal that follows a slew of divestments across its portfolio in the past two years.... Read more
Food industry attacked as ‘accountability’ taxes called for
Food manufacturers could be bound by a list of measures compiled in a bid to better regulate and hold industry accountable for unhealthy products and their consequences to consumer health.... Read more
Unpacking the latest trends in bread packaging
As consumer demand for eco-friendly packaging grows, the bread industry is undergoing a significant shift toward sustainable solutions. What are the latest trends driving this change and how are companies adapting?... Read more
Rising crust: What is behind the culinary revolution of the bread sommelier?
This unique profession is still niche but quickly gaining traction among culinary circles and in countries like France, Germany, Japan and the US.... Read more
Toxic trouble in gluten-free goods: Report finds concerning levels of gluten and glyphosate and pesticide contamination
A US consumer advocacy group tested 46 samples of organic and non-organic gluten-free (GF) goods – bread, pasta, crackers, snacks, flour, dessert mixes and chips – for herbicides, pesticides, gluten and minerals.... Read more
W.K. Kellogg’s under fire for chemicals in US cereals: Key takeaways for other producers
Following Bakery&Snacks’ report on the backlash against Kellogg’s over chemicals in its US cereals, the pressure is still mounting. What lessons can bakery and snack producers take from this?... Read more
Allergen compliance: The high stakes of getting it wrong
Lives are on the line when allergen protocols fall short. Has Natasha’s Law truly transformed the industry?... Read more
The Doritos effect: How tartrazine turns tissues temporarily transparent
When a study draws parallels with H.G. Wells’ The Invisible Man, you know it’s bound to be captivating. Could this scientific leap bring us closer to achieving a real-life version of Harry Potter’s invisibility cloak?... Read more
EDITOR'S CHOICE
PepsiCo responds to shrinkflation backlash: Will bigger chip bags win back customers?
PepsiCo is reversing its shrinkflation strategy to select bags of Tostitos and Ruffles to win back frustrated customers. Will this move offer valuable lessons for other producers facing similar backlash over rising prices and smaller portions?... Read more
The story behind Million Dollar Chocolate Monkey Bread and other lessons
Million Dollar Chocolate Monkey Bread took the baking world by storm, offering a decadent spin on a beloved classic. What lessons can the industry learn from its rise to fame and how can other traditional treats be reinvented for modern tastes?... Read more
UPCOMING EDITORIAL WEBINARS
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...
08-Oct-2024
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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
Standard serving size levels the playing field, NAD finds in tortilla advertising case
Size matters – at least when it comes to crafting nutrient content and health claims for food based on servings, according to a recent BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division decision for a challenge brought by Olé Mexican Foods against competitor Gruma Corporation.... Read more
Personalised diet breakthrough signals future of industry
New gut health research could be beneficial to personalised nutrition brands fighting for consumer interest.... Read more
Private label grows again – why brands should be worried
Private label FMCG is growing again and taking territory from big brands. But this wasn’t always the case. So, how is the category winning the battle for consumer attention?... Read more
More ice cream, less wine: How is climate impacting in-home consumption?
As Europe’s climate warms up, some consumers are eating more ice cream and swapping red wine for beer, new market research has found.... Read more
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
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