The sound of snacking is surprisingly important and impacts the multisensory experience that is so linked to the overall pleasure and satisfaction. From the Crunch Effect to the influence of onomatopoeias, it’s an enlightening subject that no product...
Biscuits heavyweight Lotte believes that it needs to increase its focus on markets out of its comfort zone in order to accelerate growth, particularly in Asia where the market for baked products is becoming increasingly saturated.
As the media landscape has become more fragmented in the past ten years, social media has emerged as one of the most influential sources of information on the consumer path to purchase and many companies are shifting advertising dollars accordingly –...
The humble staple has been a part of the fabric of life since the Neolithic era, rising to an everyday essential during the 19th Century with the advent of industrial milling processes. Fast forward a century and it was unfairly tarred with negative health...
The Real Bread Campaign has submitted a trading standards complaint that accuses Lidl of purportedly misleading consumers. It might not be the only one ...
While homegrown startups frequently use ABC’s investment reality series to springboard their brand, Like Air Snacks already had a solid retail presence and was pulling in more than $5m in sales. So, what did its appearance on Shark Tank really achieve?...
Indonesia-based Mamame says that its tempeh chips are made without soybean and seed oils to overcome allergy concerns and taste issues of the traditional snack, in the hope of catering to consumers worldwide.
In-store product demos and digital couponing can help brands vying for retail distribution by boosting sales and velocities, Luke Abbott, founder and CEO of VDriven Consulting, explained during an International Dairy Deli Bakery Association webinar.
Despite a deadline that is still seven months away, the incoming EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is already driving efforts on the traceability of cocoa supplies. Conversely, the same study found a distinct lack of progress on other critical issues...
Many key commodities in the food industry are sourced from conflict areas. What role can a social enterprise play in helping businesses operate in these areas without exacerbating harm?
The food industry is under mounting pressure, from governments and environmental organisations, to improve its sustainability credentials. But how engaged are consumers when it comes to matters of food sustainability?
Bakery is an essential part of everyday life, but as people enjoy extended lifespans and longer working lives, bakery will have an increasing role in helping them stay well for longer.
BBQ, hickory and smoky bacon-flavored potato chips enjoy considerable popularity, often ranking amongst consumers super likes. But that’s about to go up in smoke.
The UK’s startup scene is bursting with innovative snack companies that have secured B-corp status, proving that snacking can be both morish and responsible.
Colourful and classy vegetable crisps are often sought after as a ‘better-for-you’ alternative to ordinary crisps. But how accurate is this perception?
Chocolate is a favored ingredient in everything from cakes to donuts – and even in sweets snacks like energy bars and popcorn – so bakers are undoubtedly feeling the impact of rising cocoa prices.
Children’s food brand Little Spoon expands into breakfast with a range of new products, as it remains bullish on its direct-to-consumer (DTC) channel growth, company Co-founder and Chief Product Officer Angela Vranich told FoodNavigator-USA.
British consumers persisted with dairy purchases during a turbulent 2023 despite price rises across many of the core categories, with cheese in particular remaining a dinner staple.
A bipartisan-supported sugar policy addresses supply challenges by enhancing domestic production and streamlining imports "to create a healthier, more abundant sugar market," Grant Colvin, executive director of the Alliance for Fair Sugar Policy,...
We catch up with Sebastian Emig, director general of the European Snacks Association (ESA) to find out why he is excited about the upcoming elections for the new European Parliament. He also talks about the Green Deal and SNACKEX 2024: an event not to...
Exploding Bakery has created an environmentally-friendly zucchini, lime and rosemary cake, with some of the proceeds going to the Eden Project; DoubleTree by Hilton's gooey, warm chocolate chip cookie has landed in the Smithsonian; and All Things...
With Euro 2024 and the Paris Olympics just weeks away, Europe is gearing up for a spectacular summer of sport. But how do major sporting events impact food and beverage trends and how does the industry get involved?
Regenerative agriculture has gained widespread attention in recent years as manufacturers and consumers grow to fully understand its importance. But how are farmers approaching it and what challenges are they facing?
Full volume recovery for packaged food could take upwards of 18 months as consumers struggle to adjust to higher prices due to inflation – requiring CPG companies to be more flexible and reinvest in their brands as they did during the pandemic, and forcing...
As the older demographic increases and live longer, their need for functional snacks is inevitably growing, while the younger generations have wholeheartedly embraced the concept of healthy aging.
Creating nutritious and healthy snacks for children – that are also aesthetically pleasing and tasty – requires science, knowledge, imagination and a sprinkling of stardust.
Hot on the heels of China’s approval for the production of the country’s inaugural gene-edited wheat variety, the groundwork for a major trial of gene-edited wheat has begun in Australia.
SNAC International has released its 2024 State of the Industry Report, which highlights category dollar and unit sales, the top performing brands and the influences that continue to shape consumer behavior and preferences.
FDA’s determination that tara flour, a plant-based protein that could have sickened hundreds of people who consumed it in a Daily Harvest dish two years ago, is not Generally Recognized As Safe could have negative consequences for tara gum, a hydrocolloid...
Avidly patriotic, the PepsiCo-owned brand once again urged consumers to take a moment on Memorial Day to remember the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Memorial Day is also considered the unofficial start of summer...
Hint: The evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) is less to do with glossy marketing campaigns and packaging visuals and more about uncovering the mystery of algorithms and getting a better handle on supply chain data.
The food industry is coming under increasing pressure to reduce its carbon footprint and find more sustainable ways to operate. Food colouring manufacturer Exberry tells us how it's cutting carbon intensity, and improving water efficiency, for greener...
Snacking giant Mondelez International believes that baked snacks are set to play a major role in propelling the APAC market , underscoring this belief with the launch of its new US$5mn bakery-focused facility in Singapore.
Gelita has launched its new Optibar collagen blend to allow manufacturers to create "future-proof, next-generation" protein bars that are both soft and low sugar.
Consumers are returning to brick-and-mortar supermarkets as their primary destination to buy groceries – reversing the steady migration toward mass over the past decade and the more recent rush to online that occurred during the pandemic, according to...
As the US prohibits PFAS chemicals in new food products’ grease-proofing packaging materials and Europe identifies a gap in testing data, calls louden for a total ban on the harmful substances.
As consumers become increasingly engaged in understanding the contents of the foods they’re consuming, it appears that trust in the food industry is plummeting. But can that trust be restored?
