More than two billion people lack access to safe drinking water services around the world, which is why good corporate water stewardship is imperative. But the global snack giant is stepping up with some industry-leading tech, including one that uses...
Ginsters’ Breakfast Roll is new take on a sausage roll, packed with favorite breakfast ingredients; gluten free brand Mrs Crimble’s has launched its most indulgent product; and the Aquaman actor is putting his might – and love of the environment, travel...
Nearly nine out of 10 consumers snack daily to fuel their busy days, carve out a mindful moment of ‘me time,’ and connect with family and friends – but according to Mondelez International’s recently released 5th State of Snacking report, what they are...
A TV commercial created by one of the country’s leading snack producers, which features a potato chip as a communion wafer, has caused quite a stir in the Catholic community in Italy.
JimmyAsh is rolling out its flagship Go Free potato chips that punch in with 70% less fat and 25% fewer calories than traditional chips; Double Good is donating 50% of product sales to benefit children with diverse learning needs; and Pepperidge Farm...
While consumer interest is peaked by international flavors not widely known, they’re also looking for something familiar, like cinnamon, mac ‘n cheese, sweet potato and pork. We take a dive into T. Hasegawa’s April Flavor Flash.
The post-pandemic cost-of-living crisis is far from over, which is hampering consumer desire to follow a dedicated health and wellbeing journey. But just how much is it being impacted and what can brands do to ensure repeat purchases?
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...
A Californian resident has filed a class action against Campbell Soup Company, alleging it has misled consumers into believing its Kettle Brand Air Fried potato chips have not seen a lick of oil.
The UK snacking giant kicked off 2024 with a renewed focus on packaging commitment: boosting investment that will see a significant reduction in the flow-wrap packaging across its Discos, Roysters and Frisps brands and more recently, introducing 25% recycled...
From providing free access to computer science resources to delivering personalized care packages to pediatric cancer patients, four outstanding students have been recognized and rewarded by the snacking giant for their dedicated efforts.
Plamil Foods has unveiled a bar made from whole coffee beans instead of cocoa beans; BakeAway has partnered with Myprotein to develop a protein pancake for the UK market; and Crisp Power is a low-carb, protein-packed, plant-based snack expected to shake...
On April 14, five finalists will compete in the third biennial pitch competition for emerging snack brands at SNX 2024, designed to spark dialogue among snack producers.
It’s bizarre to think that like fashion or food, there are emerging trends in the social impact and philanthropy spaces, but as C.D. Glin, global head of Social Impact at PepsiCo and president of the PepsiCo Foundation says, it’s the pointedness and emphasis...
Better-for-you NPD is high on the priority list for producers in 2024, driven no doubt by reports of growing concern among consumers that ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are damaging for personal health and the environment.
Hot on the heels of Assembly Bill 418 to ban the sale of four food additives in California, a state lawmaker has proposed another first-of-it-kind bill to veto foods containing synthetic dyes from being sold in schools. Is this the end of the rainbow?
There’s a lot of celebration going on: from National Potato Chip Day to Easter, Feaster (a new, casual Friendsgiving of Spring) and the 2024 NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball season. And what’s best to bring out the most of these celebrations? Well, baked...
In celebration of Women’s History Month and Barbie’s 65th Anniversary, Stacy’s has announced the 2024 Stacy’s Rise Project winners – which includes the largest grant amount in the program’s history – and is rolling out limited edition ‘Barbie-fied’ packaging.
The National Confectioners Association has been advising its members on artificial intelligence for the past 12 months, so it is no surprise it will play a major part of its State of the Industry Conference (SOTIC) in Miami, which opens this Sunday.
The March snack box from Sakuraco embraces Japan’s breathtaking sakura (cherry blossom) season and Pringles is bringing its Honey Mustard crisps back to the snack aisle after thousands of fans took to social media asking for the tasty return. We're...
Vanderbijlpark-based Takis Biltong scored a major victory in a trademark battle over the Mexican conglomerate – the largest bakery manufacturer in the world – in the South African Supreme Court of Appeal late last year. We contacted the plaintiff’s lawyer...
Gut health, fermentation, plants and the classics will dominate the headlines this year, according to Puratos’ proprietary Taste Tomorrow ‘always-on’ research program. But there’s more in store, too.
Conscientious consumers increasingly seeking out healthier, more sustainable snacks, which presents major opportunities for innovation. But what are these shifting consumer values?
Industry veteran Martin Otto and founder of FUBU and star of Shark Tank Daymond John are among the SNX 2024 speakers who will focus on industry trends, how to make it in an increasingly crowded space, artificial intelligence, the regulatory landscape...
The discovery of what activates the gene that forces potatoes to convert starch into sugar when they’re stored in cold storage is a significant leap forward for the savory snacks industry.
Researchers from the global taste and nutrition specialist annually conduct a deep dive into market and consumer trends using tech like artificial intelligence (AI), natural language processing (NLP) and social media to track the flavors predicted to...
Southern Recipe Small Batch is capitalizing on the growing appeal of BBQ; three iconic brands have come together to bring the savory nuances of cheese and chilli to smoky meat snacks; and Fresh Direct has turned a potential negative into a delicious product.
A study by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) has brought a lesser-known chemical into the spotlight – used by the agricultural industry to optimise yield and harvest – but it comes with a warning.
With a record-breaking 123.7 million tuning in to watch Kansas City Chiefs defeat the San Francisco 49ers on Super Bowl Sunday, consumer spend was estimated to increase by nearly a billion dollars over last year.
Six-year-old Rind Snacks has made its first acquisition, designed to evolve it from a dried fruit brand into a vertically integrated healthy snack platform.
Birds Bakery is showing the love with a limited edition range of treats to share with that special someone; Royal Lancaster London is hosting an extra special Valentine’s Afternoon Tea; and Bridor is dialing up the flavor – and therefore the swoons. But...
The 25th edition of Sirha Europain was a roaring success, with attendance up 27% (32,000 visitors) and the return of international buyers (17% came from abroad) attracted by the show’s focus on French bakery and snacking (or bakery catering). Much was...
Super Bowl Sunday is the second biggest food consumption day in the US (pipped at the post by Thanksgiving), which for major snack producers, translates into billions of dollars spent on coveted TV spots, billboards, celeb reinforcements, immersive experiences...
A greater focus on the health of the planet is placing emphasis on the baker’s responsibility in where, what and the way in which they source ingredients, along with the processes they adopt and, most importantly, their creation’s health halo. While bread...
Enzymedica has made its debut in the functional foods category with Fiber+ Cookies; Puratos’ latest innovation is a living sourdough made with regeneratively farmed flour from UK-based Wildfarmed and Cheerios is reminding people to take care of their...
Conceived in an orchard and launched in the throes of the pandemic, the fast-growing startup is reverberating with both the business world and the consumer’s imagination: winning awards, securing funding and broadening its footprint in the UK. There’s...
Steve Burgess, GM, Europe for TNA Solutions, busts the bad reputation of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and highlights how producers can attract health-conscious consumers.
For some time now, ‘healthier’ snacking has tended to play on that core message – health – and focused on added protein, were packaged and promoted as gym products, when in fact, snacking can be a treat and healthy at the same time. It needs to be fun.
The small batch award-winning Blairgowrie butcher has done it again, effortlessly pushing away the competition with a Scotch Pie officially named best in the world.
The 78-year-old ‘Rockstar’ multi-hyphenate has entered into an exclusive agreement with the Duncan Hines brand owner to develop a line of products in the frozen, refrigerated, grocery and snack category inspired by down-home comfort cuisine.
Approaching its 170th anniversary, the Manchester-based company is one of the largest and longest established biscuit (cookie) manufacturers in the UK, producing hundreds of millions of biscuits annually.
‘Ichigo ichiya’ is a Buddhist saying that describes a cultural concept of treasuring the unrepeatable nature of a moment. In other words, cherish every moment – which is exactly what the specially curated snack boxes of Ichigo’s TokyoTreat and Sakuraco...
SNAC International (SNAC) has donated $3,000 to the Nadia & Alf Taylor Foundation, which will support seven disadvantaged children to go to school, including access to meals and healthcare.
An Indian court has ruled that PepsiCo India Holdings can finally claim a patent for the potato variety grown exclusive for its Lay’s potato chips – but this follows a protracted legal journey of lawsuits, arguments, judges orders and appeals.
