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News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries 11-Sep-2024
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TOP HEADLINES
118 years of cereal expertise now supercharged: How is WK Kellogg Co. performing post-split?
Has the newly independent company been able to leverage its iconic brands and agile operations to maintain a competitive edge in a challenging industry?... Read more
SPATE: Google, TikTok uncover emerging snack trends and sensory innovations
From spicy dill pickle chips to freeze-dried Skittles, today’s top snack trends reflect a growing demand for sensory overload coupled with nostalgic comforts, according to SPATE’s trend tracker with data from Google Search ending July 31 and hashtags from TikTok ending August 25.... Read more
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‘Faces of the Frontline’ - the women in bakery who are making a difference
At the heart of every baking operation are the frontline workers whose dedication ensures production processes run smoothly. We meet three women who are making a difference.... Read more
Edible alcohol: Shrinking in drinking and rising in snacks
As alcohol consumption declines, its presence in bakery and snacks is gaining momentum through flavor-driven innovations. Could the future of alcohol be more about what we eat than what we drink?... Read more
The evolution of potato chip flavors: From Crum’s classic to Pringles’ Brussel Sprouts
Potato chips – the world’s most popular snack, pulling in billions in sales annually – have evolved from a simple snack to a canvas for culinary creativity. We explore the fantastical journey of potato chip flavors.... 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
Lil Bucks raises $3m in Series A funding to fuel retail growth, product innovation
Sprouted buckwheat food brand Lil Bucks secured $3 million in Series A funding in a round led by Proterra Investment Partners, following measures to extend its runway amid continued capital-raising challenges, company founder and CEO Emily Griffith told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
The Mondelēz lawsuit: A warning shot in the battle for authentic sustainability claims
A proposed class action lawsuit filed against Mondelēz International Inc – alleging ‘false and deceptive marketing and sale of cocoa products that display its Cocoa Life logo’ – presents significant ramifications for the company, the broader food industry and consumers alike.... 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
Bakery and snack launches: From Doritos Zero Gravity Chips to OGGS Cruelty-Free Lemon Loaf Cake
As the snack and bakery industry gears up for the ‘ber’ months, brands are rolling out innovative snacks to warm up the season. Which of these exciting new launches will become the season’s go-to treat?... Read more
Grupo Bimbo, W.K. Kellogg and PepsiCo: How bakery and snack giants are driving innovation through awards and accelerators
In an industry driven by taste and trends, how are bakery and snack leaders setting new standards and rewarding excellence?... Read more
EDITOR'S CHOICE
The evolution of snacking: How generational preferences are shaping the sector
In the ever-evolving consumer goods landscape, one trend remains constant: people love to snack. However, the way they snack and the products they prefer are anything but static.... Read more
Can Campbell Snacks' strategic moves keep it ahead in the snacks market?
The formation of Campbell Snacks in 2017 through the integration of Snyder’s-Lance and Pepperidge Farm has been a cornerstone of Campbell Soup Company’s strategy to dominate the snacks market. How is it faring?... Read more
UPCOMING EDITORIAL WEBINARS
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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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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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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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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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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ON-DEMAND WEBINARS
Debating the principles of a healthy snack
Today, consumers have veered away from the three-meals-a-day tradition to all-day grazing, a trend termed ‘snackification’. This is driving the demand for better-for-you (BFY) snacks that offer functional benefits to boost energy and moods, aid digestion and gut health, and get fortification from fibre, protein,...
27-Jun-2024
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PREVIOUS HEADLINES
Mondelēz Snackfutures’ head on staying attractive to investors
He may well be one of snacking’s most influential men. So, an audience with Mondelēz International’s Snackfutures Ventures boss, Richie Gray, could indeed be the making or breaking of a business.... Read more
Green banana and pineapple fibre shown to raise beneficial bacteria – Dole-funded trial
The supplementation of green banana powder and pineapple fibre powder has been shown to raise the levels of beneficial bacteria deficient in young adults, including Bifidobacterium bifidum and Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, say findings of a 14-day trial funded by Dole Asia Holdings.... Read more
Mondelēz hints cocoa cost positivity as it hikes product prices
Mondelēz International bosses have cautiously signalled further cocoa pricing stability while at the same time the sweets and snacks giant prepares to push higher prices across its products.... Read more
David protein bars secure $10M backing, led by CPG veterans emphasizing nutrition over diet trends
Protein bar brand David’s founders, including RXBAR Co-founder Peter Rahal, attracted investors with their industry experience and an emphasis on protein as a science-backed, enduring macronutrient over fleeting diet trends, Rahal told FoodNavigator-USA... Read more
How food tech start-ups can attract investors and thrive
How do food tech and alternative meat and dairy start-ups gain the interest of investors? Kim Anders Odhner has his ear to the ground and explains what backers might be looking for.... Read more
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