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Unpacking the latest trends in bread packaging

As consumer demand for eco-friendly packaging grows, the bread industry is undergoing a significant shift toward sustainable solutions. What are the latest trends driving this change and how are companies adapting?

The craze for chilli-infused products has been on the rise and shows no signs of slowing down. Pic: GettyImages

The chilli craze: Why Halloween and heat go hand in hand

Halloween is synonymous with thrills, excitement and a sense of daring. Spicy foods – particularly those featuring ghost pepper and other high-Scoville heat sources – perfectly complement the adventurous spirit of the season.

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Understanding candy sugars: What sets them apart as a clean label choice?

Every recipe requires a specific sugar. How can candy sugar help to deliver success in the kitchen and take a finished product to the next level?

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Private label grows again – why brands should be worried

Private label FMCG is growing again and taking territory from big brands. But this wasn’t always the case. So, how is the category winning the battle for consumer attention?

Around two thirds of ice cream consumption happens in front of a screen, according to market research. Image: Getty/janiecbros

More ice cream, less wine: How is climate impacting in-home consumption?

As Europe’s climate warms up, some consumers are eating more ice cream and swapping red wine for beer, new market research has found.

PepsiCo responds to shrinkflation backlash: Will bigger chip bags win back customers?

PepsiCo is reversing its shrinkflation strategy to select bags of Tostitos and Ruffles to win back frustrated customers. Will this move offer valuable lessons for other producers facing similar backlash over rising prices and smaller portions?

Swedish researchers are revolutionizing the way we snack. Pic: GettyImages

How Swedish researchers are unlocking the potential of grains to revolutionize better-for-you bakery and snacks

As consumers become more health-conscious and mindful of sustainability, the demand for cleaner-label treats is rising. At the heart of this shift lies the Mineralskiftet project, a groundbreaking research initiative led by scientists in Sweden.

Bread - long tarred as an undesirable product - is being reinvented by innovative bakers. Pic: GettyImages

Celebrating World Bread Day: How modern bakers are shaping the future of bread

World Bread Day (October 16) is the perfect time to reflect on bread's timeless role in our diets and its evolving place in modern consumer trends. But how is the bakery industry rising to meet demands for healthier, more sustainable and globally...

The story behind Million Dollar Chocolate Monkey Bread and other lessons

Million Dollar Chocolate Monkey Bread took the baking world by storm, offering a decadent spin on a beloved classic. What lessons can the industry learn from its rise to fame and how can other traditional treats be reinvented for modern tastes?

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Get together with some mates to share sizzling snacks that will heat up the colder months. Pic: GettyImages

Bakery & snack NPD: From the launch of a sensory-driven snack to a novel sweet ’n savory pizza from Kellanova’s Eggo

For PepsiCo - which relies heavily on agricultural inputs for its snacks and beverages - investing in gender equality is not only a matter of corporate responsibility but a strategic business imperative. Pic: GettyImages/Armand Burger

Why PepsiCo is backing the $2bn Kamala Harris-led effort to empower women in agriculture

Calling all nans who love to bake. Pic: GettyImages

National Baking Week: Nominate your nan to save UK’s best-loved baking traditions

Bridging the digital divide: How PepsiCo is unlocking opportunities for Hispanic families

'The best ideas come from the people who love snacks the most.' Pic: GettyImages

The power of co-creation: Is consumer input shaping the future of snacks?

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EUDR extension greenlit by European Council as 200 NGOs call for go-ahead

Tips to secure deals in writing: ‘A verbal commitment means almost nothing’

Superguts' Target expansion underscores new retail playbook for addressing Ozempic era demands

New EU novel food rules countdown begins

Sustainability victory: PepsiCo eyes thermal energy collaboration with new Greenhouse Accelerator APAC champion

Bakery & snack NPD: From the launch of a sensory-driven snack to a novel sweet ’n savory pizza from Kellanova’s Eggo

Why PepsiCo is backing the $2bn Kamala Harris-led effort to empower women in agriculture

National Baking Week: Nominate your nan to save UK’s best-loved baking traditions

The power of co-creation: Is consumer input shaping the future of snacks?

How running with Grupo Bimbo is fighting global hunger

PepsiCo, General Mills and Coca Cola called out for shrinkflation: Is hidden price gouging fueling inflation?

Launch of world’s first carbon-neutral palm oil: The long-awaited gamechanger for sustainability?

Bakery & snack product launches: Treats from the dark side, from Halloween donuts to spooky cereals

Building better consumer connections: How regenerative agriculture is transforming the bakery and snacks landscape

Breaking news: PepsiCo snaps up Siete Foods for $1.2bn

Breaking news: PepsiCo purportedly eyes $1bn deal for tortilla maker in bold snack sector move

From power cuts to price hikes: Can South Africa’s snack industry survive the growing avalanche of crises?

Bridging the digital divide: How PepsiCo is unlocking opportunities for Hispanic families

The power of a name: What can snack brands learn from Campbell’s bold rebrand?

Bakery and snack launches: From Diddy Pancakes to Flamin' Hot Burner Phones

W.K. Kellogg’s under fire for chemicals in US cereals: Key takeaways for other producers

2024 M&A surge: How big deals are shaping the bakery and snacks landscape

Rethinking bread: How bakers are leading the charge to combat the obesity crisis

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