The business unit of AB Biotek – which is part of the global yeast and bakery ingredients specialist – is hosting the first International Congress of DAO Deficiency online on 4 November.
Chairman and CEO Daniel Servitje said the Mexican bakery giant had experienced ‘very good results in terms of volumes, pride reputation and revenue growth management initiatives’ across all its markets in Q3 2021.
Swedish keto-friendly brand Nick’s – which entered the US in late 2019 with low carb light ice cream pints and has since expanded into ice cream sandwiches and keto snack bars – has raised $100m in a Series C round led by Kinnevik, Ambrosia Investments...
Swedish researchers have found that breakfasting on rye bread significantly reduces appetite, resulting in 16% fewer calories consumed at lunch. What’s more, the suppression of appetite continued well into the afternoon.
Bells Professional Pastry and Shore Seaweed are among the second round of Scottish producers to receive financial boost from the FDF Scotland’s Reformulation for Health Programme.
Natasha’s Law came into force in England, Scotland and Wales on 1 October, stipulating that producers must provide a full ingredients list with clear allergen labelling on pre-packed snacks for direct sale (PPDS).
An international team of scientists have completed what they claim is the ‘largest review ever conducted’ looking at agricultural crop diversity. The results are in: we are seeing ‘enormous’ diversity loss, with implications for future...
Increased consumption of whole grains could ‘significantly’ reduce the incidence of type 2 diabetes and cut costs associated with treatment, new research from Finland suggests.
Consumers have evolved their definition of what qualifies as a snack and are increasingly seeking out permissibly indulgent options, which has given rise to a new type of snacking behavior in the frozen set, Mintel consumer insights research suggests....
The Platinum Equity portfolio company has reached an agreement to acquire Netherlands-based Continental Bakeries from its majority shareholder, Goldman Sachs Asset Management, for an undisclosed amount.
The specialist provider for the global bakery, patisserie and chocolate market has expanded its wealth of health offerings with the acquisition of Netherlands seeds and grains expert Schobbers.
The Japanese government is searching for food firms and other institutions with the technology and insights to develop a regenerative food supply system for astronauts participating in the upcoming international space exploration program, the Artemis...
Japanese F&B giants Ajinomoto and Meiji have called for more harmonised food regulations planned in collaboration with the food industry address local malnutrition problems as well as ‘big gaps’ with international standards.
Trick your child with a brainy treat; create your own cheesy masterpiece; support the efforts to eliminate single use plastic from the ocean; and make your own no waste superfood smoothie.
Findings released by Bite Back 2030 claim to expose the powerful, deliberate and dishonest marketing tactics being employed by the food and drinks industry to encourage teenagers to eat unhealthy products in ever increasing quantities.
From the UK’s best bakes, we reveal the winners that took the cake at the dazzling events ceremony hosted by Strictly Come Dancing’s Craig Revel Horwood at the Royal Lancaster in London on 21 October.
The association celebrated its 130th anniversary at the Baking Industry Awards 2021, which saw Stephens Bakery swoop up the title of Craft Bakery Business.
The global ingredients specialist has opened a $2m Technical Application Centre in Dubai, designed to help local producers in the bakery, dairy, beverage, sauce and dressing categories to develop formulations that address growing consumers demand in the...
The Fat Reduction Factsheet is the latest in a series of expert guidance factsheets published by the University’s Food Innovation Centre to help producers become more sustainable and create healthier treats.
The European Parliament has signed off the EU’s flagship Farm to Fork plans, with a majority of MEPS voting in favour of the report (453 were for, 170 against, and 76 abstained).
Nestlé has entered the refrigerated snacking set with its line of permissably indulgent Rallies, a three-bite snack of chocolate enrobed nut butters, which is targeting a growing group of consumers who need a pick-me-up to rally themselves out of a slump,...
Clio Snacks – the leading refrigerated bar brand behind the world’s first Greek yoghurt bar wrapped in chocolate – has appointed John McGuckin as its new CEO.
Baking the Future – the world’s first bakery acceleration programme hosted by Europastry – has singled out three revolutionary startups from hundreds of hopefuls, which are expected to change the bakery space.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued new guidance to encourage food producers to voluntarily reduce sodium content across categories like bakery, breakfast cereals and snacks, in order to help consumers reduce their salt intake by 12%...
Grocery-research body IGD has unveiled plans to develop a new environmental labelling network. Amid a host of competing schemes, it hopes to provide consistent and transparent information for consumers, so they can make better informed choices.
What will be trending in 2022? According to Whole Foods' annual food trends report, consumers are seeking products that contribute to their personal definition of wellbeing, whether it be less-boozy beverages, leafy greens grown locally, or ice cream...
The UK Government has introduced new rules for high fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) products that – when implemented in October next year – will affect the advertising of HFSS brands, volume promotions and the display of HFSS products instore.
Singapore healthy snack company Boxgreen is launching a beverage brand called Imperfect Drinks to upcucle food waste and provide work experience for ex-offenders.
While the UK has seen supply chain issues and shortages in the food sector, gluten free bakery brand Davina Steel is experiencing a massive surge in export orders.
Barry Callebaut’s latest innovation, ‘Elix’, is made from 100% pure cacaofruit and is described by the Group as the ‘first nutraceutical fruit drink’ with proven health benefits.
Analysis of Google search data reveals that online searches across the globe for ‘truck driver UK’ exploded by 1,300% from 26 September, when petrol and HGV driver shortages in the UK became a widespread phenomenon.
Pivot Bio has launched Connect, a line of snacks designed to accelerate progress towards cleaner air and water by sourcing ingredients grown with microbial nitrogen instead of synthetic nitrogen fertilisers.
With a ban on the use of controversial colouring agent titanium dioxide (E171) looking likely in the European Union in 2022, the ingredient supplier Ingredion Corporation warns that manufacturers might face extra costs when converting to clean label strategies,...
BakeryandSnacks talks to Antonio Escalona, senior VP and GM of PepsiCo North America’s recently created Hispanic Business Unit, about the company’s recent multi-million dollar investment in the Hispanic market and how the pandemic has swayed the company’s...
Kellogg Company has responded to the workers strike, denying allegations by the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union (BCTGM) that it threatened to move production outside the US if it didn’t agree to proposals.
New health ingredients to watch in 2022 include hyaluronic acid, marigold, l-theanine, and ginseng, as consumers search for products that can support their eyes, mood and healthy ageing.
With water security rising up the corporate sustainability agenda, what can be learnt from the innovative approach taken by Suntory Holdings Ltd? We hear more about the Japanese beverage giant’s Natural Water Sanctuary programme.
Perkier has exceeded its crowdfunding target of £400k by 250%, evident of the rising consumer demand for snacks that are not only good for the body but also good for the planet.
The Original Baker has received a major investment from HSBC UK to expand its existing site in Malton and to diversify its product range to meet growing customer demand.
The Icelandic sugar-free brand is foraying into the bakery category with its newest no added sugar, keto-friendly product, following a successful follow-up round of $2m investment, led by current investors, Icepharma, K2B Investments and Anton.JL.
Explore the delights of exotic flavours from Japan, France and Mexico; enjoy the tastier treats in life without the guilt; and show someone some real love with a romantic gift of cupcakes.
Innovation (technological solution) and financial support may not be the most crucial factors in creating a profitable Personalised Nutrition (PN) business model, according to a position paper published by Foodvalley NL.
Global snack giant Mondelez International has revealed that it is taking a new approach dubbed ‘humaning’ in its marketing and product innovation post-COVID, arguing ‘empathy and localisation’ are needed to win over consumers.
A recent study has come out in favour of mandatory front-of-pack labelling (FOPL) policies – for both directing consumer choice and encouraging the food industry to reformulate products.