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Olivier Goudet has been instrumental in turning JAB Holdings into the powerhouse it is today.

Longtime driving force behind Panera, Pret A Manger and Krispy Kreme steps down

Olivier Goudet, CEO of JAB Holding – the European investment firm that owns the mega bakery-café chains – is bowing out after nearly 12 years of spearheading major deals in the F&B, coffee and pet care sectors.

Trendspotting in 2023: Be Kind, help others and have fun this Christmas

Proceeds from the Kind x Little Words Project Live Kind bracelet bundle go to FoodCorps; 10p from the sale of every Pukka Christmas Dinner pie goes to the Trussell Trust; Christmas pud is still on the menu for the majority of Brits; the Cookie Shot ‘glass’...

The lab will explore forecasting, trends and insights. Image Source: Tim Robberts/Getty Images

Unilever’s first AI lab will focus on forecasting, trends, insights

UK-headquartered Unilever has announced plans to open up its first lab dedicated to AI, where employees will optimise data and insights, as well as explore trends.

Sustainability claims 'resonates across all generations,' lead market growth, Circana data shows

Sustainability claims 'resonates across all generations,' leads market growth, Circana data shows

Consumers of all ages are buying sustainably marketed products across categories, despite their price premium and ongoing inflationary pressures, Joan Driggs, VP of content and thought leadership at Circana, shared during a recent webinar....

American Bakers Association is the only bakery-specific national and state trade association in the US. Pic: ABA

Sustainability, lean manufacturing, AI and bridging connections: ABA’s takeaways from iba

Bakery&Snacks caught up with ABA president and CEO Eric Dell at iba - a leading trade fair for the bakery and confection industry - where the American Bakers Association (ABA) had teamed up with Bakery Equipment Manufacturers and Allieds (BEMA) and...

Tate & Lyle delves into the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) of the European bakery market today. Pic: GettyImages

What is driving growth in bakery?

Consumer research by Tate & Lyle reveals almost half of 18-34-year-olds across the UK and Europe tuck into a sweet or savoury baked treat daily. A third of consumers aged 34 and above are doing the same.

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Almost half of the 100-year-old factory's workforce at expecting to be made redundant by Christmas 2024. Pic: GettyImages

Job cuts on the [Christmas] cards at 100-year-old Jacobs Cream Crackers factory

Two Magpies' panettone is available in limited quantities for delivery across the UK. Pic: Two Magpies

Happy accident: Two Magpies launches a whopping 2kg panettone for Christmas

The 'humble Scots pie’ in all its forms - containing traditional meats or fish, haggis or veggies - is the pride of Scotland. Pic: Scottish Bakers

Elevating the ‘humble’ Scotch Pie onto the world stage

Grupo Bimbo recently brought together its key business leaders from around the globe to measure the progress of its Sustainability Strategy. Pic: Grupo Bimbo

Grupo Bimbo is well on track to meet its global zero carbon emission goal by 2050

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Longtime driving force behind Panera, Pret A Manger and Krispy Kreme steps down

Trendspotting in 2023: Be Kind, help others and have fun this Christmas

Unilever’s first AI lab will focus on forecasting, trends, insights

Sustainability claims 'resonates across all generations,' leads market growth, Circana data shows

Sustainability, lean manufacturing, AI and bridging connections: ABA’s takeaways from iba

What is driving growth in bakery?

Improved rural connectivity could unlock £8.8bn for British manufacturers

Consuming the right diet can add years onto our lives even in old age, study suggests

EU moves to ban ‘forever chemicals’ and light plastic bags, but throwaway packaging ‘still a long way off’

Incentivising reformulation: Tiered sugar tax in Germany could save up to €16bn in societal costs over next 20 years

Men’s mental health: marketing for good

Addressing unsustainable practices in the coconut supply chain: ‘Farmers are trapped in a vicious cycle of poverty’

The impact the cost-of-living crisis is having on bakers

Limagrain Ingredients is on a mission to bridge the fibre gap with the globally accepted staple: white bread

Job cuts on the [Christmas] cards at 100-year-old Jacobs Cream Crackers factory

Better-for-you munch: Why APAC healthier snacks sector must step up functionality and freshness to ensure growth

Happy accident: Two Magpies launches a whopping 2kg panettone for Christmas

‘Prioritising indulgence’: Cargill-owned Aalst Chocolate investing in consumer-driven innovation to solidify market position

Elevating the ‘humble’ Scotch Pie onto the world stage

Grupo Bimbo is well on track to meet its global zero carbon emission goal by 2050

‘Same entrepreneurial mindset’: Mexican-inspired snack startup nabs top spot of PepsiCo’s first-ever Juntos Crecemos incubator

Stacy’s wants women entrepreneurs to get a bigger piece of the pie

New kid on the block: Viral streamer partners with Kellogg’s veteran to launch BFY snack company for the digital age

Greener alternative: Carr’s Flour Mills celebrates million tonne milestone by cargo ship

Balancing spending with sustainability: How is consumer behaviour changing amid cost-of-living pressures and global warming?

ABA honours champions of the industry on Capitol Hill

Trendspotting in 2023: Christmas collabs, seasonal sweepstakes and limited edition treats

Defiant consumer choice drives flavour and colour trends in 2024

Prebiotic chicory root fibre may be a viable way to improve mood: Study

Counterfeit Fritos, Cheetos and Oreos laced with THC seized

Pringles sets its sights on groundbreaking tech that helps people with sightloss

Kellogg’s, Big G and others get their day in court over alleged egg-fixing scheme

Trendspotting in 2023: Spooktacular snacks

WK Kellogg Co spin-off gets ‘frostie’ reception from shareholders

Frito-Lay is making a real impact in real communities

From soggy bottoms to showstoppers: Brits encouraged into the kitchen for National Baking Week

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