Today’s consumers have a far more diverse set of wants and needs than ever before, but they still want an indulgent treat. And while they’re expecting it to be vegan, gluten-free, egg-free, dairy-free or plant-based, they are not prepared to compromise...
Consumers – especially the younger set – are seeking out healthier food options that contain fewer ingredients and less involved processing, but still deliver on taste and texture. Blue Diamond Growers is stepping up to the mark with a series of products...
The UK government's decision to finally make it mandatory to add folic acid to non-wholemeal wheat flour to help prevent life-threatening spinal conditions in babies is being hailed by all concerned.
We are taking tastebuds on a global trip with a traditional Portuguese Pasteis de Nata, a Birthday Cake frozen Greek yoghurt bar to celeb chef Gino D’Acampo’s Italian favourites.
The promulgation of the Good Food Bill – first mooted under the Scottish government’s 2019/20 programme and rescheduled to necessitate the tabling of emergency COVID-19 legislation – has again been delayed, much to the relief of FDF Scotland, which believes...
The UK speciality bakery manufacturer has extended its longstanding partnership with the Queen of Cakes with the addition of two new Bundt cakes cake products to her retail brand, which is now worth over £3.7m.
Investor-backed Rubicon – founded with a mission to help those in need of a second chance – has acquired fellow Californian cake maker Just Desserts for an undisclosed amount.
Beyond freshness, convenience and great tasting baked goods, consumer demand for better-for-you options is on the rise. In fact, research by FMCG revealed that since the pandemic, 46% of consumers seek out snacks with health-boosting properties.
Representatives of the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers’ International union (BCTGM) said Nabisco workers decided to strike after negotiations with Mondelēz International – the Chicago-based owner of Nabisco – failed to yield an...
Finsbury Food Group has again teamed up with Bosh! to launch Brilliant Brioche Buns, Seggiano is dialling up the excitement after a muted Christmas last year and Cinnamon Toast Crunch is giving teens exclusive access to premium merch.
Urban Legend is the new kid on the block that is shaking up the indulgent snacking sector with its non-HFSS (high in fat, salt and sugar) doughnut. The UK challenger brand has now appointed boutique branding and design agency Biles Hendry to hit the sweet...
The annual Baking Industry Awards – hosted by our sister publication, British Baker – is the most glamorous and eagerly awaited event on the UK’s bakery industry calendar.
Not wanting to sit back on its laurels after snagging the Queen’s Award for Innovation in 2020, Nim's Fruit Crisps has launched two collections of air-dried ingredients to help it emerge from the pandemic stronger than before.
Turning Rock Partners provided the financial boost to support the acquisition, with existing shareholders and management also participating in the new round of capital.
Although controversial, Marie Antoinette was undoubtedly onto something when she decreed ‘Let them eat cake!’ From US president Harry S. Truman (‘There’s nothing better than cake, but more cake’) to kitchen doyen Julia Child (‘A party without cake is...
Food Innovations Baking Group has embarked on an extensive recruitment drive, following a $3m move to a new site to consolidate its capabilities to bring innovative new baking products to market.
French bakery manufacturer Bridor has partnered with world-renowned pastry chef Pierre Hermé to launch a collection of Viennese pastries, ChicP is on a mission to encourage Brits to waste less and eat more of what’s left in the fridge, and a ‘comedically...
Pepperidge Farm is bring some some favourite fall treats, Popcorn Kitchen is adding a cheddar variant to its lineup and Abby’s Better Nut Butters are rolling out in snack anywhere, anytime portable pouches.
Finsbury Food Group is ramping up its partnership with global drinks giant Diageo to launch one of its signature distilled gins in cake form; along with its 20-year affiliation with Ferrero to introduce a raft of new additions to the Thorntons range focused...
The Mexican bakery giant posted new highs for the second quarter – with a 16.2% increase in sales and adjusted EBITDA growing nearly 37% – as it motivated to revitalise those channels and categories that suffered during the pandemic.
pladis has updated its Better Biscuits category management online platform to help independent retailers shake up the biscuit category with an additional £21m in annual sales.
The Scottish Government-formed Action Group is today tabling a proposal to Pladis to build a new cost-efficient plant on a nearby site in order to save the jobs threatened by the closure of the Tollcross factory.
It’s that time of the year again when ‘you can have your cake and eat it, too’ – unlike the admonishment that Thomas, Duke of Norfolk gave to Thomas Cromwell back in 1538. After its inaugural success last year, the second Cake Week is scheduled to take...
BakeMark is set to capitalise on new growth opportunities following its acquisition by private equity firm Clearlake Capital Group, whose current $39bn portfolio includes Chef’s Cut Real Jerky and ParmCrisps and Thinsters maker Proven Brands.
The UK’s transport crisis is only going to get worse in the coming weeks, affecting the country’s entire food industry and no less so the baking sector, which will undoubtedly put a strain on getting product onto shelves.
The Good Crisp Company is helping consumers build a healthy ‘relation-chip’; Kooky’s is sending tastebuds to exotic climes; GoGo squeeZ is opening up nature’s classroom; Goal Power is kicking kids back into an active lifestyle; and Duff Kits are helping...
CEREAL – Europastry’s main R&D centre – is on the search for its inaugural class of Baking the Future, the bakery sector’s first ever dedicated accelerator programme.
Bertinet Bakery launches a category-first softer ‘sandwich-friendly’ sliced clean sourdough, Banana Scoops has launched the UK’s first vegan, dairy-free ice cream made from bananas, Kiddylicious has developed portion-controlled treats for tinier tums...
While the health trend has been gaining momentum for several years, it has certainly been given impetus by the pandemic. Today’s consumer is increasingly moving away from considering food as simply a caloric need to something that could add functional...
Bagel Boy will continue to operate out of its existing manufacturing facility in Lawrence, Massachusetts, with founder Chuck Bouchrouche at the helm of the organisation.
The Craft Bakers Association (CBA) partnered with payment technology specialist MultiPay Merchant Services to find out how the pandemic has changed the way consumers buy their baked treats in store.
Délifrance partnered with trend consultants Harris & Hayes and commission Nielsen to conduct a UK-wide retail study to find out what Brits want from bread and pastry, both at home and out of the home, when they want it and what will encourage them...
Mondelēz International has launched a food transparency programme in North America, which gives consumers insight into the journey of the white-winter wheat used in its Triscuit crackers from a coop of farmers’ fields in Michigan to where the crackers...
The latest conquest in Mondelez International’s aggressive acquisition journey is Chipita S.A., an Athens-headquartered food conglomerate that primarily caters to the central and eastern European markets, but also sells its products in more than 50 countries...
AB Mauri has introduced the PureCraft range of ‘technically superior and commercially strong products’ – the first phase of a confectionery platform designed to disrupt the UK and Ireland bakery landscape.
Pringles is embracing the summer heat with a sweet and spicy variant, along with the chance to win a tropical escape to either Hawaii or Mexico; Kettle Brand is also kicking off summer with some new flavours; Kellogg’s Special K has partnered with Black...
With the pandemic resulting in weight gain for many, Kamut International is taking the opportunity to highlight the benefits that its khorasan wheat can add.
The California Raisin Marketing Board has released a white paper that explores the functional benefits of using raisins as a fat and sugar replacer in sweet baked goods.
Crown Bakeries has expanded its geographic manufacturing footprint in the northeast of the US with the acquisition of Pennsylvania-based Michel's Bakery, a 123-year-old family business that produces sweet baked goods for leading consumer brands and...
Join British Baker’s free webinar on Tuesday 8 June where you can quiz bakery experts on all aspects of manufacturing from planning, energy and waste management through to ingredients and more.
Italian confectionery and biscuit manufacturer Ferrero is amplifying its ownership of the sweet biscuit market with the acquisition of the Wagon Wheels and Jammie Dodger maker.
The global bakery supplier has refreshed its corporate image by paying tribute to the profession that has sustained its success for more than 30 years.
