KIND prides itself in not only living its mission of a kinder and healthier world, but helping others to do so too and for the past four years, has forecast the top 10 trends across food, nutrition, wellness and corporate social responsibility for the...
Under-30s think the traditional Christmas dinner is ‘old fashioned’, according to fresh research. As pressure on the food industry to transition to more sustainable ingredients mounts, what will we be eating for Christmas dinner in 2050?
The new restrictions that are set to come into place on foods that are high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) in the UK will drive ‘meaningful disruption’ for food makers and retailers with high levels of exposure to these categories, according to analysts...
Israel-based Yeap is developing an alternative protein made from spent yeast. FoodNavigator catches up with CEO and co-founder Jonathan Goshen to find out how the start-up plans to disrupt soy in plant-based.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is to re-evaluate the risks of bisphenol A (BPA) in food as the Court of Justice of the EU confirms the chemical must be listed as a “substance of very high concern” for its hormone-disrupting properties on the...
SoFresh, Inc. has numerous ongoing trials with North American bakeries to develop bakery packaging that extends the shelf life of bread and other perishable treats.
Puratos, the ingredients and services supplier for the bakery, patisserie and chocolate industry, has announced the appointment of Pierre Tossut as CEO and Cédric van Belle as Chairman of the Board, effective 1 January 2022.
With figures like the US President weighing in on the dispute, the breakfast cereal giant has forged a second tentative agreement with the Bakery, Confectionary, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International (BCTGM) union representing the 1,400 cereal...
For decades, the PepsiCo-owned brand has been known for its potato chips. It has now debuted in a completely new category – just in time for the upcoming festivities.
An 2020 Italian study has hinted that infants between 6- and 18-months have a 87% to 94% probability of carcinogenic exposure from weaning foods like biscuits.
Following a phenomenal year, the Loves Baking brand has gone ‘down under’ with its ready-to-go baking boxes and series to teach kids the kitchen basics.
Kids are worth celebrating, but this year, around 2.5 million American youngsters who experienced homelessness missed out on having fun on their birthday – a status quo celebrity-backed Partake Foods wants to change.
When the world slowed down last year, kids didn’t, with many pumping out some inspired creations, even during the most challenging of times. Now, Pebbles wants to share these artworks with the world.
Human nutrition specialist ADM has unveiled the next big consumer trends for 2022, among them the dynamic growth of plant-based snacks that deliver nutrition and satiety for kids.
In 2021, Panera Bread will have donated almost $100m in unsold bread and bakery products to Americans in need – a gesture that today is more of a necessity than just philanthropic, following data that confirms the global food system is a major contributor...
A significant association was found between dietary glycaemic index (GI) and risk of breast cancer, but not glycaemic load (GL), according to the ‘first’ study in Iran to examine carbohydrate quality with the onset of the disease.
jack & annie's, an emerging plant-based meat brand made from whole jackfruit, closed a $23m Series B funding round, setting the stage for the company to expand into more conventional retail accounts and pave the way for a growing "less-processed"...
Older consumers are a growing cohort -- though a pitiful number of new products specifically target them, it’s claimed. Supplier Beneo therefore sees ‘huge potential‘ for its functional ingredients aimed at this group.
The French fermentation specialist has appointed Brice-Audren Riché as chief executive officer, succeeding Antoine Baule, who has reached the end of his mandate.
Dawn Foods has developed a novel doughnut glaze to allow bakery manufacturers producer longer shelf-life donuts that do not end up in a sticky mess inside shelf-ready packaging.
Thanks to the pandemic and global supply chain challenges, Americans are split on how to celebrate, with only 38% planning to party the way they did in 2020. Snacks, though, will take centre stage as always.
The backlash against Kellogg for threatening to replace striking union members at four of its US cereal plants has reached a fever-pitch with President Joe Biden chastising the company, social media users flooding the company’s job portal with fake applications...
Clif Bar & Company has followed the appointment of Rizal Hamdallah as the company’s first-ever chief innovation officer last month with the launch of its Trailblazers Incubator to challenge the status quo when it comes to innovation.
Cargill has developed a dazzling bright white chocolate that will transform any sweet treat into a real eye-catcher; Kells has created an easy-to-produce spiced fruit cake mix for bakers wanting to maximise festive sales, and Pillsbury has added a seasonal...
While there has been a 40% recovery in the number of drivers in the UK, a loss of 9,000 HGV drivers in the same period reflects ‘a leaky bucket scenario’, writes Paul Empson, GM of Bakers Basco.
Over the next several months, the Firebird Artisan Mills brand and products will be fully integrated into Ardent Mills, enabling the flour-milling and ingredients specialist to bolster its nutrition offerings to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse...
Whisps Snacks is fulfilling the US consumers demand for all things cheesy, upcycled snacks producer RIND is again pushing boundaries with a tropical launch in winter, and Doves Farm is hoping to propel the home baking trend with new Seeded Bread Flours....
From 1 January, Dorset artisan bakery Great British Biscotti Co will operate under The Artful Baker, pairing back into six ‘hero’ lines, revamped favourites and two new arrivals.
Move over sourdough, a new era of baking is rising in 2022 that focuses less on practicality and austerity and more on decadence, extraordinary experiences, celebration and holistic well-being, according to industry insiders.
Two original artworks made entirely of ‘Cheetos dust’ by pioneering multidisciplinary artist and illustrator Lefty Out There (aka Franco Campanella) commanded a price tag of $2,500 each during Art Basel in Miami Beach.
Food has taken on deeper meaning for many consumers serving as a connection to experience, community, and personalized health goals, noted Tastewise in its 2022 report, which uses AI to analyze over 1 million restaurants and delivery menus, 22 billion...
KP Snacks has cut 410 tonnes of plastic from its packaging in 2021 after pairing back on packaging by 6.8% across a number of its brands. It also said that 13 million snack packs have been recycled to date through its partnership with TerraCycle.
PepsiCo has expanded its green tech accelerator programme in partnership with the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) to reach sustainable design innovators across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
The Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers (BCTGM) International Union said an overwhelming majority of workers has rejected Kellogg’s new five-year contract, forcing the breakfast giant to look at hiring permanent replacements.
As a climate-smart food and beverage market emerges and consumers show a willingness to pay a premium for products touted as climate-friendly, the US Department of Agriculture is taking steps to standardize marketing claims and ensure an even playing...
PepsiCo Frito-Lay has lost its exclusive rights to a unique variety of potato after Indian authorities ruled the American snacks giant cannot claim a patent over its seed.
Despite calls from government officials to reconsider, Kellogg’s is following through with its plans to slash its workforce at the Mariemont plant by year’s end.