Scotland, Wales and the northeast of England are showing the fastest rebound from challenges caused by COVID and Brexit, with local manufacturers taking advantage of new trading relationships around the world, according to research by the Food and Drink...
Less than four years after acquiring Bantam, Lancaster Colony food company has made the decision to exit the business, based on its financial underperformance, but compounded by a raft of current challenges that dented Lancaster’s bottom line.
Hostess Brands has posted ‘outstanding’ Q1 2022 results, driven by accelerated innovation and marketing capabilities to drive greater engagement with consumers.
The days of British icons like Victoria sponge could be numbered, with research by The Delicious Dessert Company revealing that 86% of Brits under the age of 35 consider many of the country’s legendary tea cakes as ‘boring’.
Hungry – the tech-enabled organiser of curated experiences like catering, chef pop-ups, snack packs, virtual cooking classes and food-delivery – has acquired NatureBox for an undisclosed amount.
A new report reveals the majority of Brits do not consider the soon-to-be implemented ‘tobacco-style’ controls of high fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) products will help in the fight against obesity.
The high-profile pricing dispute between the pair has been resolved, but has prompted the need for a code of conduct that would implement new rules of engagement for suppliers and grocers.
Beneo welcomes this year’s theme for World Heath Day (7 April) – highlighting the innate relationship between the consumer’s wellbeing and that of the Earth – noting it aligns with its recent research that found flexitarians are driving the demand for...
Warburtons has reaffirmed its support for the nation with the launch of The Warburtons Foundation, targeting three key endowment areas: product donation, education and financial contributions.
The Federation of Bakers (FOB) warns the next six months will be a bumpy ride for the baking industry, with impending cost increases and supply uncertainty not seen in the past generation, ‘if ever’.
To mark National Jefa Day (31 March), PepsiCo has sent a call out to Latina-owned small businesses in the F&B sector to apply for the personalised business building support services under its Juntos Crecemos (Together We Grow) platform.
The legacy of the past two years is expected to have a long lasting impact on the craft bakery sector, with the link between diet and overall wellbeing coming more sharply into focus driving the increased use of ‘real’ ingredients and tried-and-tested...
Alasdair Smith, CEO of Scottish Bakers, believes it’s a most rewarding pathway for young people entering a new profession, for someone wanting to change careers or for an entrepreneur keen on starting their own venture.
Despite another lackluster fiscal quarter – organic net sales were down 2%, primarily driven by industry-wide labour and supply challenges – Campbell Soup Co. believes its Snacks power brands continued to fuel performance, with particular standouts being...
New research from Clif Bar & Company found the majority of Americans are returning to their pre-pandemic routine – with 72% admitting to snack even more frequently than they were prior to the outbreak of COVID.
The war in Ukraine is already causing soaring costs of wheat, maize, barley and cooking oils – the building blocks of many supermarket staples – as farmers abandon fields to avoid the conflict or join the fight. Now, Gregg’s has warned that prices of...
The UK supermarket giant has announced plans to axe 200 cafes, end its hot food range in 34 stores and ‘re-evaluate’ its bakery counter setup in 54 stores – putting more than 2,000 jobs at risk.
While Americans forked out $30.5bn for snacks in 2021, according to Chicago-based market researcher IRI, the event that really got them tucking in was this year’s Super Bowl Sunday, with SNAC International data showing a whopping 112 million pounds of...
The US government's Special Supplemental Nutrition Programme for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) works to safeguard the health of more than 6.2 million low-income women, babies and toddlers in the US who are at nutrition risk.
Good Source Foods has created a line of heart healthy, low-cal clusters – packed with superfoods and ancient grains – targeting the hottest trends of portion-controlled, low in sugar and functional benefits.
The Battle Creek, Michigan-headquartered breakfast giant is taking steps to break the stigma and prioritise employees’ mental health, while its Canadian arm is marking the double celebratory year with limited edition Frosted Flakes packaging.
The global ingredients specialist said snacking continues to be an important eating occasion, but consumer now want more from their snack than just a moment of indulgence.
Kerry’s Global Taste Charts for 2022 predicts the flavours set to drive consumer preference in 2022 will be underpinned by proactive health and sustainable priorities, along with a desire to explore new pairings of up-and-coming flavours with old classics.
The North American sweet snacks giant rewarded nearly 2,000 bakery and distribution centre employees for their hard work to get products out during the pandemic.
Mexican officials have seized 380,000 boxes of Kellogg’s cereals that feature cartoon mascots, which are in violation of recent laws preventing the marketing of allegedly ‘unhealthy’ products to children.
The global snack giant has announced a new goal to help 50 million people gain ready access to nutritious foods by 2030 by expanding its Food for Good platform. We speak to C.D. Glin, PepsiCo’s global head of Philanthropy, about how the food industry...
Dough-nut miss out – register now to participate in the annual National Doughnut Fundraising Week, do your bit for children in need, boost your profits and have fun to boot.
The tremendous pressure on companies to offset rising costs by raising prices prompted acclaimed global research company Veylinx to investigate the impact this would have on popular cereals like Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes and Nestlé's Cheerios.
Amazi Foods is a mindful food company that is helping consumers to feel better in and of themselves with guilt-free, nutrient-packed snacks that are 100% made-in-Uganda and expected to contribute more than $13m to the African country’s economy.
Due to increased numbers of omicron Covid-19 infections, and the subsequent reduction in travel, organizers of Sigep - The Dolce World Expo, scheduled for January, have postponed the event to March 12 to 16.
KIND prides itself in not only living its mission of a kinder and healthier world, but helping others to do so too and for the past four years, has forecast the top 10 trends across food, nutrition, wellness and corporate social responsibility for the...
When the world slowed down last year, kids didn’t, with many pumping out some inspired creations, even during the most challenging of times. Now, Pebbles wants to share these artworks with the world.
Human nutrition specialist ADM has unveiled the next big consumer trends for 2022, among them the dynamic growth of plant-based snacks that deliver nutrition and satiety for kids.
Thanks to the pandemic and global supply chain challenges, Americans are split on how to celebrate, with only 38% planning to party the way they did in 2020. Snacks, though, will take centre stage as always.
Clif Bar & Company has followed the appointment of Rizal Hamdallah as the company’s first-ever chief innovation officer last month with the launch of its Trailblazers Incubator to challenge the status quo when it comes to innovation.
The approach to building and maintaining customer loyalty that sustained the hospitality sector before the pandemic are no longer fit for purpose. The old ways are finished – here is what bakers need to do now.
Kerry’s survey of more than 6,300 consumers in 12 countries across the globe found that 75% of respondents are happy to pay a higher price for snacks and treats fortified with protein.
From indulging in comfort food to trying new food fusions, Canadian flavour and colour specialist Embassy Ingredients has tracked the changes in consumer preferences driven by the pandemic.
The Twinkies and Ding Dongs maker posted better-than-expected results for the third quarter, with higher volume, a favourable product mix, pricing and productivity and a higher volume offsetting rising inflation.
The American Bakers Association (ABA) has shared an overview of the COVID-19 Testing Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) that requires employers – including bakers – to comply with safety and health standards promulgated the US’s Occupational Safety and...
Made For Drink rolls out a proudly English crisp range for Christmas; Bridor meshes brioche with puff pastry; Nellie’s gets cracking with a fuss-free Free Range French Toast Mix; and Perdue releases limited edition Thanksdippings to go with its seasonal...
