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HI! Happy Cereal contains probiotics, prebiotics and fiber to aid digestive wellness.

The holy trifecta of gut health: Kellogg’s new offering is packed with prebiotics, probiotics and fiber

Kellogg’s has introduced a cereal called Hi! Happy Inside geared towards consumers in search of enhancing their overall health and specifically, their digestive health.

Walkers issues urgent recall over incorrect allergen labeling

PepsiCo's Walkers is recalling its Thai Sweet Chilli Sensations crisps (potato chips) over fears the snack could trigger reactions in consumers allergic to gluten.

Lantmännen Unibake cements footprint in Australia

Lantmännen Unibake is acquiring Australian pastry manufacturer Bakery Du Jour for an undisclosed amount to secure its presence in that market.

2019 and beyond: The three trends that will lead the momentum of innovation

Mintel has revealed that modern takes on sustainability, health and wellness, and convenience will be the biggest influences of innovation next year, the latter certainly opening opportunities for the bakery and snacks sectors.

‘Licensing in the UK alone is a £8.5bn industry, growing at 4.5% per year: It’s a game changer’

Will Stewart, MD of The Point.1888, tells BakeryandSnacks about the massive potential brand licensing has for the food and beverage industry.

'Our program is about taking the brand to places the brand itself cannot go'

BakeryandSnacks spoke to Richard Pink, MD of Pink Key Licensing, about the power of heritage and how brand licensing can capitalize on it to take brands into places where the brand itself cannot go.