NPD report: Bread innovation goes big on protein, purpose and planet
A new study is changing what bakers know about sourdough, while a wave of launches from Thomas’ to Sara Lee is proving bread can be nutritious, inventive and purposeful all at once
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Press start to snack: Inside the $200 billion gaming boom brands can’t ignore
Ahead of FoodNavigator-USA’s free webinar ‘Fueling Fun: Connecting with Esports Enthusiasts and Everyday Gamers FTW’ (October 15), we look at how brands from Doritos to Heinz are stepping inside the $200bn gaming economy
Fright club: Halloween 2025 NPD gets bold, boozy and baked
Halloween spending is set to smash records this year, and brands are responding with limited edition launches designed to thrill. From eerie éclairs to glow-in-the-dark Goldfish, 2025’s NPD lineup is frightfully inventive
Flavor bombs: 11 snack launches that push the taste envelope
From swicy seaweed to smoky crisps and cupcake bites, these NPD show flavor is still the ultimate snack currency
The snackdown
Snacklash: Why Big Food’s boldest deals are being rethought
As scrutiny mounts over Bimbo’s stalled bid for Wickbold, Mars’ frozen takeover of Kellanova and Smucker’s costly Hostess misfire, the M&A playbook in bakery and snacks is under serious pressure - from regulators, consumers and the market itself
Grupo Bimbo: The $20bn bakery giant turning processed food on its head
With 99% of its portfolio now additive-free and a strategy built for a world turning against ultra-processed foods, the Mexican company is quietly reshaping the global food game
Loblaw and Mondelez settle for millions in bread and cracker scandals
The food industry is feeling the heat as consumers cash in on price-fixing and label deception settlements
Hot for honey: How the flavour is creating a buzz for World Bee Day
It’s World Bee Day on 20 May and there’s never been a sweeter time to celebrate honey’s starring role in snacks and bakery treats. From mellow and floral to spicy and bold, honey (especially the trending hot honey) is buzzing in everything from chocolate...
Global reformulation snapshot: Who’s actually making bakery & snacks healthier
From soft sugar cuts to bold sodium slashes, the push to make baked goods and snacks better for us is heating up but progress depends on where you look
Record Q1: Bimbo’s balancing act pays off
The Mexican bakery giant posted record Q1 sales by straddling a divided market - offsetting US softness with sharp growth in Latin America. From budget loaves to premium brioche, Bimbo is playing both ends to keep its global edge
Crave-worthy & unapologetic: 9 new snacks that bring the flavour
This season’s snack drops aren’t playing it safe: think bold, indulgent and packed with personality. Ready to turn up the flavour for the warmer months ahead?
From mochi to muffins: Vanilla takes the lead in 2025 NPD
World Vanilla Day is back on 10 April and brands are celebrating with a wave of bold, creamy, vanilla-forward innovations
Why ethics matter now more than ever: Bimbo, PepsiCo & Kellanova lead 2025’s Most Ethical Companies
Grupo Bimbo, PepsiCo, Kellanova, JM Smucker, Hershey, Ingredion and ADM are standing out in the food industry by proving that ethics and profitability go hand in hand
Crunch, chew or dunk: The boldest cookies from Oreo, Tim Tam, Doughlicious & more
Cookies are evolving faster than ever, from nostalgic classics like Oreo and Tim Tam to bold new innovations like ranch-flavoured cookies and protein-packed dough
Grupo Bimbo’s high-stakes gamble: Can it conquer the US while betting big on China?
The world’s largest baking company is navigating trade tensions and sluggish growth in North America while aggressively expanding into China’s booming food sector. Can it juggle both superpowers without losing its grip on either?
Why big food like Mondelēz and Unilever are obsessed with India
India is a chocolate box of opportunity for global food and beverage manufacturers. Its mix of youth, a booming middleclass and rising disposable incomes is an especially delicious recipe irresistible to FMCG corporates hellbent on growing revenues and...
Has Wonder declared war on Hostess, Little Debbie and Entenmann’s?
Wonder, a historic name in the American bread industry, is venturing into the competitive sweet snacks market. How will this bold move impact established leaders like Hostess, Little Debbie, and Entenmann’s?
Maple Leaf Foods and Canada Bread lock horns in court
At the heart of the Canadian high-stakes legal battle lies a defamation lawsuit and allegations of involvement in a 14-year bread price-fixing scheme
Rethinking bread: How bakers are leading the charge to combat the obesity crisis
As bread remains a staple in diets worldwide, the push to make it healthier is gaining momentum in the bakery industry. Could smarter formulations be the key to improving public health?
News shorts: Bimbo’s acquisitions and the African Cocoa Marketplace
In this roundup, we take a look at the world’s largest bakery manufacturer expanding LATAM footprint; Campbell’s proposed name change; pladis’ focus in MENAI; and how Boundless nabbed the #1 spot in the UK’s gut-health snacks sector.
Grupo Bimbo, W.K. Kellogg and PepsiCo: How bakery and snack giants are driving innovation through awards and accelerators
In an industry driven by taste and trends, how are bakery and snack leaders setting new standards and rewarding excellence?
How Grupo Bimbo’s presence has shaped India’s bakery market
Since its entry into India in 2017, the Mexican bakery giant has not only reshaped the country’s bread market’s competitive landscape, but also driven innovation and efficiency in the sector.
What’s hitting the shelves? New product launches from heart-healthy pretzels to ice cream snacks for canines
From grain-free pretzels crafted with superfood ingredients, to a snack that delivers a trifecta texture experience of fruit, boba and gel, to ensuring dogs are as well considered as their owners, we take a look at some of the latest launches in the...
The trending treats for Fourth of July: From swicy to the pretzel bun
Inflation has been running hot and while some relief is evident, consumers are exhausted by high food prices. That’s not to say that Americans are eating fewer burgers (they consume more than 50 billion every year), but forced to trade down to save...
NPD: What’s sweetening the bakery aisle?
Globally, teatime continues to maintain its relevance in modern society, providing an opportunity to socialize with family and friends, foster a sense of community and relaxation. And as consumers get more adventurous with their tastebuds, bakery...
Daniel Servitje steps down as CEO of Grupo Bimbo
After more than four decades with his family-owned business, Daniel Javier Servijte Montull is passing on the CEO baton, having built up an impressive legacy: Bimbo today is 8x larger than when he became CEO in 1997, has completed 93 acquisitions and...
Lessons learned: How a small South African biltong producer won its court battle against Grupo Bimbo
Vanderbijlpark-based Takis Biltong scored a major victory in a trademark battle over the Mexican conglomerate – the largest bakery manufacturer in the world – in the South African Supreme Court of Appeal late last year. We contacted the plaintiff’s...
NPD: From a pork rind flavor that will send you to hog heaven to an energizing Jack Link’s x Frito-Lay x Flamin’ Hot mashup and a chutney that slashes food waste
Southern Recipe Small Batch is capitalizing on the growing appeal of BBQ; three iconic brands have come together to bring the savory nuances of cheese and chilli to smoky meat snacks; and Fresh Direct has turned a potential negative into a delicious product.
Starbucks banks on Grupo Bimbo’s Servitje to push its Triple Shot Reinvention with Two Pumps strategy
Starbucks is tapping the operational expertise of Daniel Servijte – along with the media streaming knowhow of YouTube’s Neal Mohan and the consumer tech proficiency of T-Mobile’s Mike Sievert – to guide its Reinvention Strategy.
Bimbo-owned St Pierre Groupe gets a new lead
The UK bakery products manufacturer has appointed Sarah Boddy as its new MD, following the departure of David Wagstaff.
Trendspotting in 2023: Be Kind, help others and have fun this Christmas
Proceeds from the Kind x Little Words Project Live Kind bracelet bundle go to FoodCorps; 10p from the sale of every Pukka Christmas Dinner pie goes to the Trussell Trust; Christmas pud is still on the menu for the majority of Brits; the Cookie Shot...
Grupo Bimbo is well on track to meet its global zero carbon emission goal by 2050
The world’s largest bakery manufacturer recently held its first Global Sustainability Summit at its head office in Mexico to review best practices, measure the progress of its Sustainability Strategy and devise plans for cooperative initiatives.
Allied Bakeries and Grupo Bimbo UK join Federation of Bakers
Two of the UK’s largest bakery manufacturers have joined the Federation of Bakers (FOB), the trade association representing the UK bread and bakery industry that offers professional services to members from advice in health & safety and technical...
Grupo Bimbo issues call out to collaborate with ‘fledgling’ creations already causing a stir
The Mexican bakery giant has opened applications for the second round of its Bimbo Open Door Platform, designed to leverage the creativity of startups to boost its presence and competition within the global biscuit and energy bar sectors.
Bimbo’s BGR spreads the love with donation of 2.8m slices of bread to those in need
The world’s biggest bakery manufacturer has donated 2.8 million slices of bread to foodbanks across the world under its Bimbo Global Race (BGR) commitment, which this year saw 120,000 runners participate.
Grupo Bimbo recognised as one of the World’s Best Companies by Time magazine
The world’s largest baking company has racked up yet another accolade on the coveted list: as the best Mexican company in the world; in fourth spot within the global F&B category; and 113 overall out of the 750 companies analysed.
Canada Bread price-fixing: a cautionary tale of how unethical business conduct can erode consumer confidence
One of Canada’s biggest commercial bakeries pleaded guilty for its role in a bread price-fixing scheme, was fined CA$50m - the highest on record - and has been placed on the government’s list of banned suppliers. But the reputational harm could be the...
Start your engines: Entenmann’s invites you to ride with the Daytona 500 champion
Just as ‘racing provides [drivers] with the fuel to get going’, Entenmann’s is giving race and doughnut fans the ‘boogity, boogity, boogity’ (green flag) to win an unforgettable ride with Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
Grupo Bimbo forges alliance with Netherlands bakery startup to market world’s-first zero carb gluten-free bread range
The Mexican baking giant - the largest baking company in the world - is lending its might to help Zero Carb Company (ZCC) ramp up accessibility of its unique zero carb gluten-free breads.
Grupo Bimbo continues acquisition strategy despite lower Q1 profit
Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV acquired Natural Bakery in Winnipeg, Canada, and made a minority investment in Delaware-based Olyra Foods during its first quarter, which saw net profit down 9.4%, citing the sale of its confectionary business in the same quarter of...
PepsiCo, Kellogg’s and Grupo Bimbo again snag World’s Most Ethical Companies designation
In 2023, 135 publicly traded companies spanning 19 countries and 48 industries have been recognised for their unwavering commitment to business integrity. PepsiCo is one of six to have been made honouree since the inception of the list in 2007.
New president of Bimbo Canada known for her disruptive thinking, pursuit of excellence and consumer-centric focus
Marie-Eve Royer is succeeding Joseph McCarthy, who has assumed a newly created role at Bimbo Bakeries USA (BBU) after five years leading Bimbo Canada.
Grupo Bimbo’s Global Race donates 500,000 slices of bread to fight hunger in India
The Mexican bakery giant – owner of India’s Harvest Gold, Modern Bread and Kitty brands – donated 35,000 loaves of bread (equivalent to five lakh slices) to the India Food Banking Network (IFBN), as part of the India chapter of its Bimbo Global Race...
PepsiCo, Kellogg’s, Pierre Herme and Cerealto Siro fail to report progress on cage-free status, says report
The Open Wing Alliance (OWA) has released its 2023 Global Manufacturers report, which commends those companies for being transparent in their cage-free egg commitment, but also names and shame those that are lagging.
The next best thing since sliced bread? BBU’s latest loaf is made with veggies
Bimbo Bakeries USA – the North American arm of Grupo Bimbo, the world’s biggest bakery manufacturer – has unveiled a bread that comprises the equivalent of one cup of vegies per loaf.
Grupo Bimbo maintains global acquisition strategy with bolt-on of Romanian bakery leader
The Mexican bakery giant has acquired Vel PItar SA – a major player in branded breads and other baked goods in Romania – from US private equity firm NCH Capital for an undisclosed amount.
