By “treasure hunting” for ways to reduce and more efficiently use energy, successfully sequestering carbon and purchasing renewable energy certificates, ingredient-giant Archer Daniels Midland Co.’s US flour milling operations are now net carbon neutral.
Is reduced sodium substitute worth its salt? Fresh research indicates the added potassium alternative ‘significantly reduces’ risk of stroke and death.
A customer has reported that a new automated production line using robotic and variable frequency drive (VFD) technology is working twice as fast as its existing lines, while increasing the quality of its products.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has confirmed the GRAS (generally recognised as safe) status for Nascent Health Sciences’ SoPure Stevia with a No Objection Letter.
Mars Australia has stepped up its use of predictive technology and big data to boost its understanding of post-COVID-19 consumer purchasing behaviour, as well as accelerate its new product development and innovations.
For the Global South to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, help stabilise global warming and protect water resources, agricultural innovation is needed. Investing US$15.2bn a year more will bring a number of ‘critical goals’ within reach, according...
Businesses should focus on how they can help prevent food waste in the home and nudge people towards habits that stop waste from happening, according to food waste charity WRAP.
Starch Europe has expressed its disappointment at the Canadian authorities’ decision to impose duties on exports of wheat gluten from certain EU Member States.
Market researcher IRI estimates that 26% of space will potentially be ‘up for grabs’ in UK supermarkets when regulations impacting instore promotion and off-shelf display of high fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) products come into force next year.
Bread is an age-old staple that conjures up uncomplicated natural wholesomeness, however, the difference between theory and practice is miles apart. Certainly, mass producing bread demands specialised equipment that will pinpointedly control the process...
Arla Foods Ingredients has launched a new concept to help manufacturers create protein bars that tap into the demand for creamy nut butter fillings without compromising on texture, taste or functionality.
An allergy to peanuts can be a particularly miserable situation for many parents, as peanuts are a popular ingredient in a raft of snacks and baked goods on the market today. Not only that, sufferers can even be at risk by someone else consuming peanuts...
Beyond freshness, convenience and great tasting baked goods, consumer demand for better-for-you options is on the rise. In fact, research by FMCG revealed that since the pandemic, 46% of consumers seek out snacks with health-boosting properties.
Fitsport Nutrition Foods, a Hyderabad-based company specialising in energy and protein bars, has ventured into the highly competitive US market with a bigger bar via a listing on Amazon US.
There has been a notable shift in demand for functional snacks amongst a wider group of consumers, rather than just the elderly and ultra-health-conscious. With post-pandemic healthy eating on the rise, and better nutritional information available to...
A study by American research found that eating almonds daily reduces wrinkle severity – along with improving skin pigmentation – in postmenopausal women.
Arla Foods Ingredients has launched a new concept to help manufacturers create peanut butter-based protein bars that offer consumers the healthier indulgence that many still believe is hard to find.
Japanese snack manufacturer Calbee is conducting a sales trial for a dried apple snack to test consumer interest in the country as it continues to explore healthier new product development.
Representatives of the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers’ International union (BCTGM) said Nabisco workers decided to strike after negotiations with Mondelēz International – the Chicago-based owner of Nabisco – failed to yield an...
Poor harvests globally are pushing up wheat prices and raising concerns over supply constraints. But, despite ‘temperamental’ weather this summer, the UK’s biggest cereal brand says its local sourcing strategy has paid off.
Finsbury Food Group has again teamed up with Bosh! to launch Brilliant Brioche Buns, Seggiano is dialling up the excitement after a muted Christmas last year and Cinnamon Toast Crunch is giving teens exclusive access to premium merch.
Urban Legend is the new kid on the block that is shaking up the indulgent snacking sector with its non-HFSS (high in fat, salt and sugar) doughnut. The UK challenger brand has now appointed boutique branding and design agency Biles Hendry to hit the sweet...
The Swiss-Irish group continues to simplify its business model with the sale of its Brazilian operations to Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV. Its aim to rebuild as a bakery leader in Europe and Asia has also been given a boost with a new €500m revolving credit facility.
The annual Baking Industry Awards – hosted by our sister publication, British Baker – is the most glamorous and eagerly awaited event on the UK’s bakery industry calendar.
The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) has announced the launch of the 2021 Real California Pizza Contest, its third search for the best pizza recipes using California cheese.
Not wanting to sit back on its laurels after snagging the Queen’s Award for Innovation in 2020, Nim's Fruit Crisps has launched two collections of air-dried ingredients to help it emerge from the pandemic stronger than before.
Turning Rock Partners provided the financial boost to support the acquisition, with existing shareholders and management also participating in the new round of capital.
PepsiCo wants to become ‘net water positive’ by 2030, meaning the beverage giant will replenish more water than it uses to produce its food and beverage brands.
Commodities giant Cargill has entered a partnership with vertical farming experts AeroFarms to examine how indoor farming technologies can be used in the cocoa sector.
Grocery retailers and packaged food and beverage brands should brace for another significant shift in consumer shopping habits this month as many families with students returning to in-person school after a year or more of distance or hybrid learning...
Although controversial, Marie Antoinette was undoubtedly onto something when she decreed ‘Let them eat cake!’ From US president Harry S. Truman (‘There’s nothing better than cake, but more cake’) to kitchen doyen Julia Child (‘A party without cake is...
PepsiCo and Dada Group – China’s leading on-demand delivery and retail platform – have teamed up to release a report that delves into the on-demand shopping habits of snack consumers in the region.
Munchy Seeds, Simply Seedz and Miss Nang Treats are taking seeds to the next level, while Rootles and Nature’s Garden is taking the guesswork out of snacking healthy. We also get an exclusive peak into Asda’s Extra Special launches for Christmas.
Leading UK bakery chain Greggs has announced that it has committed to using 100% Fairtrade chocolate across its supply chain and in all chocolate products sold through its shops.
The UK specialist miller and baker has joined a list of blue chip customers – including PepsiCo, Ella’s Kitchen and Vivienne Westwood, among others – that have adopted Mapp’s Customer Data Platform (CDP) to drive a targeted digital communication strategy.
Food Innovations Baking Group has embarked on an extensive recruitment drive, following a $3m move to a new site to consolidate its capabilities to bring innovative new baking products to market.
Indian entrepreneur Falu Shah is determined to donate one million school lunches to a child in need in India by the end of 2021 through Howdah. And given the snack’s eclectic range inspired by Indian street food and made from centuries-old family recipes...
A new report from Australian consumer advocacy group Choice has found that what’s in the pack of a popular toddler’s treat often bears little resemblance to what’s promised on the label.
Studies have suggested that some consumers may find sourdough easier to digest due to the slow fermentation time, which has renewed interest again in bread.
The Peebles and Post cereals maker’s strategy to unlock more value through prudent acquisitions is paying off, posting a 19% increase in net sales for Q3, driven in the main from the acquisition of TreeHouse’s private label cereals and the Peter Pan peanut...
Grupo Bimbo has set its sights on the fast growing better-for-you cookie sector and swooped up Emmy’s Organics, a New York-based producer of ultra-premium organic cookies.
Despite aggressive opposition, intervention by the Government and the tabling of a ‘compelling’ proposal to save the 472 jobs at stake, pladis is proceeding with the closure of its historic biscuit factory in Tollcross, first communicated to employees...
