News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries
Hovis Bakeries is the latest sign that Britain’s industrial bread sector is being forced to reinvent itself as changing consumer habits, supermarket pressure and rising costs reshape one of the UK’s biggest food categories
Grupo Bimbo says it’s thriving alongside private label’s rise across the US grocery aisle, even as store brands outsell it in parts of its own core bread category
A large fire that broke out at Warburtons’ Burnley facility has been ruled accidental, and the cause has now been made public.
Rachel Kelley is leaving the bakery business for a new MD opportunity elsewhere.
Lindt facing US lawsuit alleging misleading claims over human rights commitments in its cocoa supply chain
A new Canadian study finds that sugar levels in children’s breakfast cereals remain high, despite a proliferation of health claims
Stock nearly doubled after Intersnack agreed to pay $14.24 per share in cash, a 91% premium over its prior close
Ryvita has launched ‘Ryvita Sticks’ – a new snack designed to tap into the growing demand for healthier snacking options.
General Mills is the first company to face a subpoena as Florida opens a consumer-protection probe into a century-old dough conditioner most of the world abandoned long ago
“Tastes like growth” has become a punchline the jam giant would rather forget
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Calbee is tapping demand for personalised nutrition with tailored granola designed to provide healthier, more individualised breakfasts
From Bastille Day and Wimbledon to the World Cup and blockbuster films, brands are proving that timing can be just as powerful an ingredient as flavour
Riff may still be in its infancy, but the lessons four students learned while turning a university assignment into a registered snack business could help other founders avoid making the same mistakes
The Ingredion-Tate & Lyle deal signals a shift in the ingredients industry, where technical expertise is becoming as valuable as the ingredients themselves
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The confection giant is leveraging protein, zero-sugar products and cross-category brand extensions to reach new consumers and help retailers merchandise a changing snacking landscape
The most important finding in Mondelez International’s latest State of Snacking report isn’t that people are snacking more but that the industry may no longer know what a snack is
America’s biggest birthday party is inspiring a summer of patriotic flavours, nostalgic treats and celebratory packaging
The move reflects a broader industry shift as protein bars – and better-for-you snacking – continue to move into the mainstream
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Food and beverage giant says it might reverse coffee price hikes as commodity costs decline
Nearly 90% of World Cup viewers plan on food and beverage purchases, fueling $7.5 billion in spending
With FIFA forecasting a record $13bn in revenue from World Cup 2026, snack manufacturers are betting that football’s biggest tournament can deliver equally outsized returns
From Bakewell Tarts and football cupcakes to pie pop-ups and potato buns, brands are serving up a distinctly British mix of nostalgia, innovation and indulgence this season.
The global ingredient supplier’s deal reflects a broader trend of how companies are streamlining their businesses to meet shifting health and wellness preferences
The Skippy and SPAM maker beat consensus EPS and revenue estimates, with its stock climbing nearly 13% on the news
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The latest innovations in candy and snacks reveal how consumers are redefining fun, flavor and function
Unilever’s $40bn Foods deal with McCormick is facing mounting backlash as questions over strategy and valuation put the deal under pressure
AI is accelerating reformulation, automation and data-led decision making at a pace that is already reshaping roles across the food and drink workforce
Hershey’s profits surge may look like a comeback, but rising prices, falling volumes and volatile cocoa costs reveal a more complex story
In the gap between consumers’ intention and reality, is there room for processed food in a healthy diet?
With major food manufacturers pledging support and new certifications taking root, brands like Simple Mills and Tractor Beverage are accelerating their regenerative organic product rollouts
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The country’s regulator says leading suppliers coordinated private label deals instead of competing for them
A rare ‘Taco Eclipse’ is prompting Mexican brands to spotlight limited-edition tacos, new protein-rich beans and cheese-led recipes for celebrations
When the biggest names in the business get on board, it’s a clear sign the trend has legs
Danone leads the high-protein yogurt space in the US. Now, it’s branching into new categories and formats
They’re protected, traditional and have barely changed in a century, but Anzac biscuits still hold their ground in a highly competitive market that’s shifting fast around them
Health, clean-label status and recognisability have made the ingredient stand out
Major Hershey stakeholder sells shares following profit shock and leadership shift
Once dismissed as dull, fibre is now reshaping global food and drink innovation
Next-generation microwavable popcorn brand Opopop got a big boost in March with nationwide distribution at Walmart, a launch that has kept the company innovating
From New Coke to Crystal Pepsi, even the biggest brands can fail fast
Algorithms are increasingly deciding if a product flies or flops. Here’s how food and beverage companies can wow a new customer: agentic AI
Mexico is drawing billions from the world’s biggest F&B companies, but behind the investment wave sits a more complex mix of cost pressure, regulation and an increasingly competitive domestic landscape.
General Mills’ Arras ice‑cream plant plays a central role in the company’s sustainability strategy. Here’s what goes on behind the scenes
Costs are rising again just as consumers start to hesitate and that’s a far more difficult mix than inflation alone.
Premium bakery is booming as indulgent formats, viral brands and shifting consumer habits push prices and expectations higher
The CMA has provisionally cleared Associated British Foods’ merger with Hovis in Great Britain, while flagging competition concerns in Northern Ireland, underlining pressure on traditional bread models