Délifrance partnered with trend consultants Harris & Hayes and commission Nielsen to conduct a UK-wide retail study to find out what Brits want from bread and pastry, both at home and out of the home, when they want it and what will encourage them...
The UK Government announced plans to limit the advertising of unhealthy foods last week. The food and advertising industries expressed ‘disappointment’ at ‘draconian’ measures, while health campaigners welcomed the news but voiced concern over possible...
Mondelēz International has launched a food transparency programme in North America, which gives consumers insight into the journey of the white-winter wheat used in its Triscuit crackers from a coop of farmers’ fields in Michigan to where the crackers...
Palm oil firm Musim Mas has achieved 100% traceability to its mills and is working on achieving the same for its plantations, but concedes that there are challenges when it comes to working with smallholders.
The Hershey Company has completed its acquisition of Lily's, the high-growth maker of low-sugar, better-for-you (BFY) confectionery products, for a purchase price of $425m.
Bimbo Bakeries USA (BBU) has downsized a new line of its Arnold, Brownberry and Oroweat Whole Grains breads for calorie-conscious consumers who can’t live without a slice, but don’t want to live with the regret.
The complex nature of honey provides countless benefits to bakeries in the form of functionalities such as binding and natural shelf life extension. But more importantly to today’s consumers, all of this functionality comes from an ingredient made by...
Nutrition bars offer the portable, ready-to-eat convenience and a high level of personalisation – like sustained energy, weight management and immune function support – that consumers are looking for, says Mike Medina, category marketing director, Specialised...
The demand for protein snacks has significantly increased over the past two years with FMCG Gurus insights showing a jump from 10% to 38% of European consumers admitting to veering toward that option when looking to quell a craving.
BakeryandSnacks chats to The Protein Ball Co. founder Matt Hunt to find out what he believes the future holds for the sport’s nutrition category and where his brand fits into this realm.
UK organic flour brand Doves Farm has introduced a speciality flour range intended to appeal to adventurous home bakers wanting to experiment with taste and texture, but also bringing nutritional and environmental benefits to the mixing bowl.
The Netherland’s Bakery Borgesuis has experienced the cost and efficiency benefits of the twin aperture Stealth metal detector from Fortress Technology.
Barry Callebaut brand Cabosse Naturals is launching a line of ‘next gen’ ingredients for snacks, drinks and ice cream that utilise the whole cacao fruit, while Cacao Barry, also part of Barry Callebaut, is rolling out a WholeFruit chocolate offering....
GoodMills has partnered with Equinom to investigate how best to crossbreed Yellow Pea seeds using AI technology to achieve a tailored raw material with outstanding sensory properties.
William Reed, organisers of the UK Food & Drink Shows, which were scheduled to be held at the Birmingham NEC between July 5-7, said the event will now take place in April 2022.
With the Olympic Games around the corner, Nabisco – the official cookie and cracker sponsor of Team USA – is streaking towards the winning line with the release of limited edition products and the launch of the Togetherness Games sweepstakes.
The On the Border and Boulder Canyon maker is celebrating its centennial milestone by inviting consumers to join its Centennial Club for exclusive deals, discounts and swag.
Herb and spice group Griffith Foods Europe has set a series of goals to boost its impact and contribute to a more sustainable food system. The company believes that by building scale it can counteract one of the biggest barriers to sustainable procurement...
Upcycled food pioneer ReGrained continues to pave the way for the fast-growing but still nascent industry by becoming the first business with an ingredient certified by the Upcycled Foods Association – a move the company founder says will help “catalyze...
An uncompromising UK startup is poised to disrupt the plant-based snacks sector with a craveable bacon seasoning that consumers can use to pimp up their own snacks, while still keeping Porky as a pet.
The latest conquest in Mondelez International’s aggressive acquisition journey is Chipita S.A., an Athens-headquartered food conglomerate that primarily caters to the central and eastern European markets, but also sells its products in more than 50 countries...
New York-based RIND has closed a $6.1m Series A capital raise led by Valor Siren Ventures (VSV), a major investor in early-stage companies in sustainability, food, food technology, retail and retail technology.
Australian healthy snacking firm Slim Secrets has secured a listing for its protein bar range in Carrefour supermarkets across Dubai as part of its Middle East expansion.
Even in the face of rising inflation and ostensibly competing financial priorities, Mondelez’s multi-year shopping spree shows no sign of slowing as executives last week touted the steady “high-single digit” returns from recent acquisitions that are part...
With an infusion of $7m in series A funds, baby food challenger Serenity Kids hopes to prove its high-fat, meat- and vegetable-based purees, grain-free puffs and bone broths “are not just for the elite, crunchy consumer,” by expanding distribution and...
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has welcomed the government’s trade deal with Australia, which will undoubtedly reopen vast opportunities for the snacks sector.
The Italian family-owned business is marking its 100th anniversary as a leading provider of dried fruit and nuts to customers throughout Europe, including 86 years in the UK.
AB Mauri has introduced the PureCraft range of ‘technically superior and commercially strong products’ – the first phase of a confectionery platform designed to disrupt the UK and Ireland bakery landscape.
As the G7 summit draws to its end and groundwork commences for COP 26, world leaders have been urged to look at the food system to deliver progress on COVID-19, economic security, climate change and health.
Pringles is embracing the summer heat with a sweet and spicy variant, along with the chance to win a tropical escape to either Hawaii or Mexico; Kettle Brand is also kicking off summer with some new flavours; Kellogg’s Special K has partnered with Black...
With the pandemic resulting in weight gain for many, Kamut International is taking the opportunity to highlight the benefits that its khorasan wheat can add.
The California Raisin Marketing Board has released a white paper that explores the functional benefits of using raisins as a fat and sugar replacer in sweet baked goods.
Does the market need another snack bar? In short, probably not, but it may be time for a reset of the bellwether category, says Nicholas Fereday, senior analyst, consumer foods at Rabobank.
Crown Bakeries has expanded its geographic manufacturing footprint in the northeast of the US with the acquisition of Pennsylvania-based Michel's Bakery, a 123-year-old family business that produces sweet baked goods for leading consumer brands and...
PepsiCo is investing $200m in its Frito-Lay plant in Rosenberg, Texas to add two manufacturing lines and increase capacity of the warehouse to ensure future growth.
Unite has announced that engineers at Weetabix’s factories in Northamptonshire will go on strike later this month over plans by the company to ‘fire and rehire’ them, which will result in pay cuts.
Frito-Lay and Snyder’s-Lance came head to head in court again over a 12-year-long dispute to register the term ‘pretzel crisps’ as a federal trademark.
The pandemic has impacted where individuals snack, but the occasion has continued to thrive at home, with many reverting to it more often. Tara Bane, EMEA marketing manager at Glanbia Nutritionals looks at the cultural shift throughout 2021.
A California federal judge has rejected a proposed deal to resolve a class action against General Mills, stating the plaintiffs’ lawyers would be the only ones to benefit from the settlement.