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Grupo Bimbo has attained 113th place on Time magazine's coveted World's Best Companies list. Pic: Grupo Bimbo

Grupo Bimbo recognised as one of the World’s Best Companies by Time magazine

The world’s largest baking company has racked up yet another accolade on the coveted list: as the best Mexican company in the world; in fourth spot within the global F&B category; and 113 overall out of the 750 companies analysed.

The École Nationale Supérieure de Pâtisserie is considered the benchmark of excellence in the training of pastry, chocolate, confectionery, ice cream and baking. Pic: ENSP

Alain Ducasse’s École Nationale Supérieure de Pâtisserie becomes the world’s largest campus dedicated to the pastry arts

The École Nationale Supérieure de Pâtisserie (ENSP) - a world-renowned institution in the arts of pastry and ice cream located in Yssingeaux in the Haute-Loire region, France - has opened a new campus extension to cater for the growing demand for pastry...

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Fresh is best: How fermentation efficiency can improve shelf life

Optimising shelf life is a challenge for industrial bakers. How can bread-making processes delay ageing and maintain the appearance and texture of fresh bread?

‘Companies need to re-assess the way they communicate about their purchase of carbon credits’: EU agrees ban on ‘climate neutral’ claims by 2026

The EU has agreed more details about proposals to ban ‘climate neutral’ claims by 2026, which brings implications for the carbon offset market.

Brits want a bread that offers a balanced taste, a soft texture and is high in fibre, vitamins and minerals. Pic: Puratos

50/50 loaf is the ‘holy grain’ for converting white bread lovers

Research from Puratos UK has revealed a 50/50 loaf with invisible grains could tempt Brits to eat more fibre.

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Clean Fingers: How a seasoning innovation is elevating the snacking experience

Consumers want to enjoy snacks without worrying about messy residue on their fingers. A new seasoning concept claims to solve the problem. How can it help snack processors to unlock opportunities?

General Mills favors ‘remarkable brand building’ over ‘deep discounts’ to win consumers

General Mills eked out low single-digit sales gains in the first quarter thanks in part to higher prices pushed through late in fiscal 2023 to offset inflation, but the gains cost the company volume and market share as consumers become “increasingly cautious,”...

South Africa has been labelled the worst place to be gluten- or lactose-free. Pic: GettyImages

The high price of dietary intolerance

New research by Compare the Market Australia has revealed that gluten-free products across seven prominent markets are more than triple the unit price of the original products on average.

On-demand webinar: Functional drinks 'account for the value growth' in US beverage market

Blending convenience, flavor, and health benefits, the functional drinks have emerged as a key area of growth for the US beverage industry, as consumers continue to demand more out of their products than ever before, a panel of industry experts shared...

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Paqui's tortilla chips are flavoured with Naga Viper and Carolina Reaper chillies, which score 1.4 and 1.7 million units on the Scoville scale, respectively. Pic: GettyImages

Amplify Snacks suspends ‘deathly’ Paqui One Chip Challenge

Trendspotting in 2023: A feast of plant-based options, from mousses to pizzas and protein bars

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends salt reduction as one of the ‘Best Buys’ to reduce the risk of heart disease. Pic: GettyImages

Action on Salt denunciates UK government for failing consumers

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Amplify Snacks suspends ‘deathly’ Paqui One Chip Challenge

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