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In its first three years of operation, Quest grew by 57,000% and reached revenues of $82.6m. Pic: Quest Nutrition

Atkins owner forks out $1bn to add protein bar maker to its portfolio

Simply Good Foods Company, the Atkins brand owner of breads, pizzas, bars and other low-carb foods, has acquired Quest Nutrition for $1bn to expand its reach into the better-for-you snacking space.

Grupo Bimbo unveils biodegradable packaging using d2w progressive technology

Daniel Servitje, president and CEO of the Mexican bakery giant, presented the new packaging that uses Symphony Environmental Technologies’ d2w plastic technology at an event in Mexico City.

Rich Products expands cookie footprint with Christie acquisition

Fortune 500 bakery giant Rich's has acquired Christie Cookie Company, a privately-owned maker of gourmet cookies, for an undisclosed amount.

CFTC fine update: Kraft and Mondelēz sue US trade commission just days post-deal

The two food giants cried foul against statements in the agency’s public documents confirming the $16m fine for alleged wheat futures manipulation.

Hobnobbing at IBIE: Roundup of exposition’s jam-packed schedule

Anticipation is building as the clock counts down for the kickoff of the International Baking Industry Exposition – one of the most important events of the global bakery industry’s calendar – scheduled to open doors at the Las Vegas Convention Center...

BakeryandSnack Chat Podcast: Puratos brings craft bread to life at IBIE Artisan Marketplace

The baking and confectionery supplier will sponsor the Baking Expo’s first ‘Artisan Marketplace,’ where guests can taste and learn about sourdough breads and time-tested techniques in a European-style café setting. BakeryandSnacks chats to Puratos USA...

Roasty, fatty and sweaty: Study determines aroma profile of freshly baked soft pretzels

Soft pretzels elicit a characteristic aroma that is markedly different from other baked goods, but scientific data on this is scarce, prompting researchers to pinpoint the odorants responsible.