News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries
From new wave indulgence and smarter sugar reduction to the growing influence of GLP-1 weight-management needs, we examine what’s changing now, what’s technically challenging and what successful reformulation looks like in the snack market of tomorrow.
In this session, we’ll unpack the latest science, spotlight breakthrough ingredients and technologies, and explore what works, what doesn’t, and why.
From snackable concepts to portion-controlled ready meals, this session takes a 360° look at the future of food and drink for weight-focused consumers.
Discover the breakthroughs and business models that will define the future - and position your brand at the forefront of sustainable innovation.
Strategies for thriving in an era of extremes
Discover the strategies, technologies, and innovations that will define the next era of ingredient sourcing to help industy stay ahead.
What’s new and next in clean label?
In this Bakery&Snacks broadcast, we explore the tension at the heart of modern food
This session dives into the fibre renaissance, spotlighting novel sources, prebiotic innovations and formulation strategies that make fibre-rich products more appealing and effective.
This session explores how nutrition can help maintain muscle mass, cognitive function, bone health and metabolic resilience.
Join us as we examine where innovation is happening, which health outcomes are gaining traction, and how brands can balance efficacy, regulation and consumer trust.
We explore what types of snacks - including categories, flavors, sizes, and nutritional profiles - modern shoppers want. We also look at what ingredients and diets are gaining traction, how marketing and merchandising is evolving and how brands and...
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and take actionable steps toward a ‘cleaner’ future for your business.
We explore how this market is growing, what screencentral consumers want, how stakeholders are responding and where there is untapped white space.
Packaging is no longer just about containment – it’s a key player in sustainability, consumer engagement and regulatory compliance.
From by-products to breakthroughs, this session explores how food and beverage manufacturers can reduce waste, lower emissions and unlock new revenue by rethinking how ingredients are sourced, processed and reused.
Discover how agri-tech, data, and policy are reshaping how we grow, source and secure the world’s food.
Our expert panel will explore how bakery and snack producers can integrate regenerative practices into their supply chains to gain consumer trust and boost product quality.
Too many people are consuming large amounts of foods high in fat, sugars and sodium (HFSS) and this is causing 8 million premature deaths globally every year, according to the World Health Organization. This has caused policymakers and governments to...
Today, consumers have veered away from the three-meals-a-day tradition to all-day grazing, a trend termed ‘snackification’. This is driving the demand for better-for-you (BFY) snacks that offer functional benefits to boost energy and moods, aid digestion...
Clean label today is the expectation, not the exception. Seen as a mark of good quality, one in three global consumers consider natural ingredients to be one of the most important aspects of healthier bakery and snack options. Artificial or chemical...
Exploring the concept of making use of as few ingredients as possible that consumers recognise as wholesome and natural; and the trends associated with clean label, such as free from, organic, whole grain and better-for-you.
Many dairy companies and cooperatives have turned to R&D to improve profits, going beyond milk, yogurt and cheese, looking to create functional ingredients that can be added to a wide range of products.