Valeo Snackfood’s Kettle and Walkers are the latest to join the UK’s better-for-you crusade, ahead of the regulations due to come into force in October.
Mexican giant Grupo Bimbo has announced it is halting all operations in Russia – including distribution, sales, investment and marketing – in protest of Putin’s war.
Bidding for The Ranch Diamond – made in a laboratory entirely from Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning – started at $310, but quickly soared as punters scrabbled to get their hands on the one-of-a-kind gem.
The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR), in partnership with the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), is on a mission to attract more private sector investment in the development of underutilised crops to feed an increasingly...
Baking Past, Present and Future was collated in collaboration with food futurist Lyndon Gee and looks back at the bakery ingredients specialists’ key achievements, along with landmark moments in the food industry’s history and what could lie ahead for...
A four year-long research and development (R&D) project has led to launch of a new low-GI bread range in Malaysia – one of several South East nations battling surges in obesity and diabetes.
Australian upcycled products firm I Am Grounded is expanding its portfolio of upcycled energy-boosting snacks into different formats with an eye on getting itself ready to enter major supermarket retail.
UK-based snacks company Perkier sources ingredients from ‘all parts of the world’, yet through a tie-up with ClimatePartner, has announced it is now certified carbon neutral. FoodNavigator hears how.
Sirha Europain – taking place in Paris, France, from 26-29 March – is once again hosting the European Pastry Cup, and for the first time, the French selection event for the World Pastry Cup.
Brand Licensing Europe (BLE) and Licensing International has launched the Brand Licensing Retailers’ Academy (BLRA), a series of six masterclasses specifically designed for retail professionals.
Almost three quarters (70%) of snacks included in meal deals sold on the high street are dangerously high in saturated fat, salt and sugar (HFSS), complains new research from Action on Salt, with some contributing to a third of an adult’s maximum daily...
The American Bakers Association (ABA) and SNAC International (SNAC) have updated their Salary & Benefits Survey – last published in 2017 – to map the current North American landscape, particularly post-COVID, to help bakery and snack producers attract...
In a study in which they say will help eradicate major wheat diseases, researchers have assembled the genome of bread wheat and identified the gene responsible for stripe rust resistance.
Healthy Heights – specifically designed to meet the nutritional needs of kids struggling to grow – has won a listing on multinational retail giant Walmart’s online marketplace, along with leading retailer source platform, RangeMe USA.
Food brands have been urged to show their support for national, government-backed, palm oil sustainable certification schemes in Malaysia and Indonesia, and overcome their short-term financial objections to secure long-term sustainability.
Ice cream like you’ve never taste before – including Kraft Macaroni & Cheese, Planet Earth, Pizza and Hot Honey; falling in love with stuffed cauli bites; and taking fruit snacks to new heights are just a few of the disruptive new kids on the snacks...
Despite another lackluster fiscal quarter – organic net sales were down 2%, primarily driven by industry-wide labour and supply challenges – Campbell Soup Co. believes its Snacks power brands continued to fuel performance, with particular standouts being...
Hidden Valley Ranch is bringing sparkle to more than just snacks with the debut of a first-of-its-kind lab grown diamond made entirely from the iconic seasoning.
The list of companies shutting operations in Russia grows daily, however, dozens remain to help out with a different, but no less severe, humanitarian crisis.
Relocating current croplands to ‘optimal locations’ - while allowing ecosystems in then-abandoned areas to regenerate - could turn back the clock on carbon emissions, according to a team of international researchers.
Despite proven nutritional benefits of a diet high in fibre, only half (51%) of UK consumers believe they have enough fibre in their diet, finds fresh research.
For an extremely limited time – Kellogg’s says when it’s gone, it’s gone – the breakfast cereal giant is inviting consumers to celebrate Easter with a Hot Cross Bun cereal; heirloom corn brand Pipcorn is celebrating its 10th birthday with a partnership...
The master baker, entrepreneur, philanthropist and son of the founder of Entenmann’s – who help grow his family’s bakery into a powerhouse brand in the Grupo Bimbo stable – died in Key Largo, Florida, on 24 February 2022, aged 92.
Spain has proposed a ban on influencers, famous sportspeople, and television presenters advertising HFSS food and drink to children. It’s imperative national governments take notice.
Two Californian women-owned companies have joined forces to prove that the next generation of plant-based foods can put the climate change fight back into the hands of consumers.
Women entrepreneurs Julie Koch Fahler and Ida Boesen stepped up as market disruptors with a commodity trading platform for Danish farmers in 2018 – evolving it into one of Europe’s first international accredited certification programmes in soil carbon...
New research from Clif Bar & Company found the majority of Americans are returning to their pre-pandemic routine – with 72% admitting to snack even more frequently than they were prior to the outbreak of COVID.
Asia has the potential to lead the way in the food and beverage sector’s packaging sustainability endeavours, but retailer red tape and legacy mindsets need to quickly be overcome to achieve maximum impact.
There are ‘exciting opportunities to feed the world’, according to the FAO of the United Nations, which highlights the potential of ‘new foods’ like jellyfish, edible insects and cellular meat. However, the organisation suggests, now is the time to start...
While many consumers may be aware of the drawbacks of a high sodium diet, fewer are actively reducing their sodium intake and believe it is the responsibility of food manufacturers to provide products that are both flavorful and low in sodium, presenting...
The war in Ukraine is already causing soaring costs of wheat, maize, barley and cooking oils – the building blocks of many supermarket staples – as farmers abandon fields to avoid the conflict or join the fight. Now, Gregg’s has warned that prices of...
Cheetle is the iconic orange dust that is guaranteed to stain fingertips, making it difficult to be hands-on after a dive into a bag of Cheetos – could this have been the very thing that inspired the hands-free revolution?
For its first edition, SNX – SNAC International’s all-new education and networking forum for industry stakeholders taking place on 29 March in Phoenix, Arizona – has scheduled an impressive line-up of speakers, opening with a fireside chat with Steven...
Cricket consumption has numerous nutritional and health benefits but those with shellfish allergies should proceed with caution, say researchers from Thailand’s Mahidol University.
Consumers’ ongoing efforts to kick the sugar habit and select better-for-you, nutrient-dense foods and beverages unexpectedly may be helping to fuel a rise in Asian-inspired flavors, beverages and dishes across categories, according to recent research...
The acknowledged expert in crispy, soft, taste and texture for the bread and pastry space has appointed Jean-François Honoré as president and CEO of the group.
The Swiss food giant is restarting some of its operations in Ukraine in order to support the delivery of essential food and beverages to those who remain in the country.
SpudLove Snacks is hosting a social media giveaway to celebrate National Potato Chip Day (14 March) with unique ‘Chip Bowls’ made from actual potato chips.
Fresh warnings that conflict in Ukraine represents a threat to global food security land as European markets brace for spiking food prices and Unilever shares details on its response.
PepsiCo is already hitting notable milestones and reaping financial benefits from its ambitious pep+ plan announced last fall that places sustainability at the center of how the CPG giant says it will create value and drive growth, according to CEO Ramon...
The UK supermarket giant has announced plans to axe 200 cafes, end its hot food range in 34 stores and ‘re-evaluate’ its bakery counter setup in 54 stores – putting more than 2,000 jobs at risk.
Ten US-based, mission-driven brands have won a coveted spot in Mondelēz International’s CoLab engagement programme (now in its second year), each supported with a $20,000 grant, mentorship and hands-on collaboration with industry experts.
Similar to the energy boost from its newly-released caffeinated donuts, surging profits in the company’s fourth quarter helped generate double-digit earnings gains in 2021 at Hostess Brands.
The Musim Mas Group, one of the world’s largest, integrated palm oil corporations has announced a new collaboration to investigate the conditions under which supply chain sustainability initiatives can lead to reduced deforestation in the palm oil sector,...
It’s been around for 200 million years, but the baobab tree has yet to make it to the mainstream. Compound Solutions said it is changing that with a new fiber offering.
Belgian Boys, a fast-growing brand selling European-inspired treats and fresh breakfast items, has received $7m in funding led by Equilibra Ventures, a startup and investment platform from KIND Snacks founder Daniel Lubetzky, to expand the brand's...
The snack bar’s marketing team selected the groundbreaking iWalker technology to get its message across to the partisan home crowd at the Guinness Six Nations rugby match between Scotland and England at Murrayfield, Edinburgh.
