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White bread is getting a nutritional makeover by a team of Welsh scientists. Pic: GettyImages/sakai000

How Welsh scientists aim to boost white bread’s nutritional value

Researchers from Aberystwyth University are hoping to rechart the nutritional benefits of the nation’s much-loved white bread, which has traditionally received a bad rap because of its ‘poorer’ nutritional profile compared to whole grain or whole wheat bread.

Dan Dye has announced his retirement. Pic: Ardent Mills

What legacy will Ardent Mills CEO Dan Dye leave behind?

Under Dye’s stewardship, the US’ biggest flour miller has enjoyed significant growth, making numerous acquisitions, expanding its capacity and building out its Emerging Nutrition alternative grains business and regenerative agriculture program.

The snacks major has made some noteworthy acquisitions in recent years. What kinds of start-ups are on its radar now? Image credit: Mondelēz International

Mondelēz is hungry for snacks innovation: What’s its VC arm looking for?

When Mondelēz International searches externally for savoury snack and confectionery innovation, what kinds of start-ups is it looking for?

If used wisely, AI holds real promise to create positive disruption. How are food and beverage makers leaning into algorithms and machine learning? GettyImages/Михаил Руденко

AI watch: The latest on artificial intelligence in food

While some fear artificial intelligence spells the end of humanity, others back its potential for positive disruption. How’s this playing out in food and drink? We bring you the latest…

Pic: GettyImages/Carkhe/Boden Skynprint/SANALRENK/Yevhenii Dubinko

Navigating the US ingredient bans: Strategies for bakers to ensure smooth interstate trading

The proliferation of state legislative initiatives has placed a critical obligation on bakers to meticulously scrutinize their formulations, ensuring that banned ingredients are excluded to enable marketing in specific states. Failure to comply could...

The EIT Food Accelerator Network (FAN) program has announced its next cohort of innovative startups. Pic: GettyImages

EIT Food Accelerator: Fava bean ‘chocolate’, encapsulated sweetness, designer fats and oils and an AI farming companion poised to disrupt the food industry

Over 500 high-impact startups from across Europe and Brazil were evaluated for challenging conventional practices across the agriculture value chain. This was whittled down to the 58 for their groundbreaking ideas.

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Artificial intelligence is making an impact on the snacking landscape. Pic: GettyImages/demarre

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Adverse weather conditions in the UK has hampered wheat crops, which could drive up the bread price. Pic: Getty/Natalya Zankina

UK millers warn of rising bread prices

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How Welsh scientists aim to boost white bread’s nutritional value

What legacy will Ardent Mills CEO Dan Dye leave behind?

Mondelēz is hungry for snacks innovation: What’s its VC arm looking for?

AI watch: The latest on artificial intelligence in food

Navigating the US ingredient bans: Strategies for bakers to ensure smooth interstate trading

EIT Food Accelerator: Fava bean ‘chocolate’, encapsulated sweetness, designer fats and oils and an AI farming companion poised to disrupt the food industry

Study predicts crop yields by detecting plant fluorescence

Unlocking the potential of data in food & drink manufacturing

Malaysia’s A1 reformulates instant noodle to suit western taste buds, aid expansion in UK and Europe

Ghost enters exclusive partnership with Major League Baseball

Will alcohol be required to carry calorie & ingredient labels in the US? What brands need to know about the road ahead

Hershey warns ‘sustained high prices’ of cocoa will drive inflation in 2025, but will not affect fiscal 2024

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Latest growth funding underscores the growth of Wilde Brands and Doughlicious

From the environment to AI: Disruptive forces in the food and beverage industry

Artificial sweetener neotame does not increase appetite, but could damage gut

Sweets & Snacks Expo prepares for new Indy experience

NPD Trendspotting: There’s a new bread on the UK block; Oreo’s turns sour and Bfree highlights Coeliac Awareness Month

The smartification of the snackification trend

[VIDEO] With an eye on being the fastest growing category in the food industry: How ABA walked the talk in Arizona

News snacks: Bridor’s latest bolt-on expands its bakery culture, Lance calls for Little League Coach nominations and Gingsters gets a new lead

UK millers warn of rising bread prices

NPD: Popcorn Kitchen gets a peanut butter makeover, Sara Lee goes angelic and McVitie’s launches The Great Biscuit Break Bonanza

The heavyweight industry veterans who make up the ABA’s new Board

RegAg and bakery: A match made in heaven?

RegAg is no longer just a buzzword: But how can the bakery sector to get involved?

‘We believe some of the greatest solutions to the climate crisis lie beneath our feet’

Is it possible for the bakery sector to reach net zero?

Daniel Servitje steps down as CEO of Grupo Bimbo

Levelling the playing field: Kellogg’s feels the brunt of social media to remove chemicals from its kiddies’ cereals sold in the US

Lay’s angles up to score with Lionel Messi

How PepsiCo is sequestering the water from its potato chips to combat the water crisis, and other interesting innovations

NPD: Ginsters gives the sausage roll a twist, Mrs Crimble’s gluten-free goes extra indulgent and Jason Momoa asks if you’re ready for adventure?

Ad campaign gone wrong: ‘Divine’ potato chip commercial sparks anger in Italy

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