Which stories shook industry in 2013 and why?

By Kacey Culliney

23-Dec-2013 - Last updated on 23-Dec-2013 at 12:48 GMT

This year has been filled with the good, the bad and the innovative – lawsuits and recalls as well as innovations and start-ups have shaken and shaped industry. BakeryandSnacks brings you the twelve top hitters of 2013 and our thoughts on why they had such impact.

Which stories shook 2013 and why?

12. Kellogg recalls Special K Red Berries cereal in US due to possible glass fragments

11. Gluten-free Twinkies: A money-making move?

10. Trick or treat: Frito-Lay ‘on point’ with Halloween Cheetos

9. Cricket protein bar maker seeks to ‘normalize the consumption of insects’

8. Kellogg in trouble over ‘distasteful tweet’

7. Kellogg frustrated and disappointed over Memphis lockout

6. Europe no.1 in the global bakery innovation race

5. Tastes like Christmas: Pringles develops mint choc and cinnamon festive flavors

4. Hostess Brands president: ‘The Twinkie is like Elvis – many impersonators, but only one king’

3. Kellogg and General Mills defend themselves against January anti-GMO campaign

2. General Mills’ agreement to change Fruit Roll-Ups labeling is a ‘step in the right direction’, says CSPI

1. High protein ‘super’ cereal targets global obesity epidemic, says developer

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