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Kazoo Snacks tortilla chips are made from 40% reclaimed and upcycled corn germ. Pic: Kazoo Snacks

On a mission to save 1 billion gallons of freshwater by 2025: Kazoo launches world’s first water-saving tortilla chip

The Texan snack producer is the latest startup to join the upcycled food movement with guilt-free sustainable tortilla chips.

How is the consumer’s all-encompassing focus on health impacting the snacks sector?

Industry leaders take to the podium to discuss the trend that impacts all areas when it comes to creating stand out snacks, from simpler labels, to trickier better-for-you formulations that do not compromise on indulgence, to being as good for the planet...

UK bakers and snack producers urged to ‘step it up’ to maintain connection with increasingly eco-savvy public

Bureau Veritas is using this year’s Recycle Week (20-26 September) to remind UK businesses that adopting a circular economy business model is key if the UK is to realise a zero carbon future.

Big food still ‘hooked’ on junk: ShareAction vows to turn up the heat on unhealthy food makers

New research reveals that 71% of UK sales at 16 of the largest food and beverage manufacturers are generated by unhealthy products. ShareAction warns that companies should expect increased investor activism on the topic.

The Brits’ growing penchant for doughnuts and cakes

A new survey among Craft Bakers Association (CBA) members has revealed a growing demand for sweet bakery items.

New cocoa fruit juice concentrate available for food professionals

French premium chocolate manufacturer Valrhona has joined forces with the Swiss-Ghanaian start-up Koa to create Oabika, a new cocoa fruit juice concentrate for chefs and other gastronomy professionals.