Biofortification of staple foods should be used to support improved global nutrition outcomes, according to Dr Jan Low, Principal Scientist at CGIAR’s International Potato Center and 2016 World Food Prize Laureate.
Titanium dioxide (E171) - a popular additive that confers a bright white shade to frosting and cake decorations - has been banned as a food additive in the EU, with a six-month phasing out period coming into force this month (January 2022) after which...
The tremendous pressure on companies to offset rising costs by raising prices prompted acclaimed global research company Veylinx to investigate the impact this would have on popular cereals like Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes and Nestlé's Cheerios.
We are speak to experts from major brands to assess the five top trends that look set to shape the Asia Pacific food and beverage industry in 2022, including top post-COVID-19 developments, pricing and taste importance in the plant-based sector, the rise...
A new systematic review has concluded that the British food environment ‘undermines’ the efforts many of us make to lose weight and keep it off. The authors make a number of key policy recommendations to Government to help curb the obesity crisis in the...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
With Christmas approaching, the UK is hearing a lot about expected shortages in supermarkets and food price inflation. But these concerns haven’t dented shopper optimism - in the short-term at least.
Eden Search & Select has launched the Emerging Leaders programme to foster the next generation of leaders working in charities and not-for-profit organisations (NPOs) in the global food supply chain.
Fruit, botanical, and fresh flavors will drive new product innovation in 2022 as consumers continue to seek out immune-boosting food and beverages, predicts Beck Flavors.
Peanut consumption in the US has hit record levels for the second year in a row – rising to an all-time high of 7.9 pounds (3.5kg) per American in 2021. However, the National Peanut Board (NPB) said the consistent rise of the nut’s popularity is not surprising,...
The European Food Information Council (EUFIC) examined the science behind the cancer study that has caused an uproar in the media recently and has cautioned not to read the headlines out of context.
The approach to building and maintaining customer loyalty that sustained the hospitality sector before the pandemic are no longer fit for purpose. The old ways are finished – here is what bakers need to do now.
Kerry’s survey of more than 6,300 consumers in 12 countries across the globe found that 75% of respondents are happy to pay a higher price for snacks and treats fortified with protein.
A survey analysing consumer attitudes towards bread products has been conducted in France on behalf of the Federation of Bakeries and Patisseries (FEB).
The number of companies working to upcycle or prevent food waste is expanding, suggesting a potential for profit. Is tackling food waste a concept consumers are buying into?
In the UK, supermarket retailers are concerned the new proposed deadline of October 2022 for incoming HFSS legislation does not give them enough time to get their houses in order.
PepsiCo-backed Stacy’s Pita Chips is ramping up its support for female business owners on Women’s Entrepreneurship Day (19 November), following the kickoff of the 2021 Stacy’s Rise Project, a grant and mentorship programme dedicated to helping women grow...
Prebiotics, defined by ISAPP* as “a substrate that is selectively utilized by host microorganisms conferring a health benefit,” are finally starting to gain traction in food & beverage as more brands from Chobani and Luna to Olipop and Rebbl explicitly...
Demand for healthy snacks is increasing – and as it does the number of products trying to claim a health halo is also on the rise. But what happens when the nutrition doesn’t live up to claims being made?
To celebrate International Wholegrain Day (16 November), the Federation of European Manufacturers and Suppliers of Ingredients to the Bakery, Confectionary and Patisserie Industries (Fedima) has launched an interactive online campaign to promote the uptake...
Researchers are studying how multinational producers can overcome the challenges in communicating health claims to European consumers from differing societies and cultures.
Packaged baby and toddler food manufacturers may have a better chance of winning over new mothers – many of whom prefer feeding their children fresh, natural homemade food – if they fortify their products and clearly communicate the benefits of added...
With the COP26 meeting in Glasgow due to end Friday 12 November, Fairtrade has announced is has launched a new climate-focused partnership with Grow Ahead, a leading crowd-funding platform addressing the local challenges of climate change.
The UK Food Standards Agency Chief Scientist Robin May says urgent progress is needed on a unified eco-labelling system so that the food system can be set on a path to sustainability.
Consumers are happy to pay a premium to get what they want – whether that’s health benefits, sustainability, locality or convenience – evident of the outstanding product launches that made the grade for NielsenIQ BASES’ 2021 Breakthrough Innovation Report.
The American Bakers Association (ABA) has shared an overview of the COVID-19 Testing Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) that requires employers – including bakers – to comply with safety and health standards promulgated the US’s Occupational Safety and...
While the rest of the UK enjoyed the summer, ambient cake and dessert manufacturer BBF Limited (BBF) were gearing up and preparing around 150 million mince pies for the upcoming festivities.
The American Bakers Association (ABA) was one of the key industry players to provide testimony to the US House of Representatives Agriculture Committee regarding the challenges the bakery sector now faces, thanks to the COVID pandemic.
The global bakery café chain has become the fast-casual restaurant to commit to becoming climate positive – not just neutral – by 2050, challenging industry peers to follow suit.
Research commissioned by Atura Proteins reveals the majority of UK brand owners and producers surveyed are ‘most likely’ to plough their NPD budget into investigating the plant-based space next year.
The business unit of AB Biotek – which is part of the global yeast and bakery ingredients specialist – is hosting the first International Congress of DAO Deficiency online on 4 November.
Bells Professional Pastry and Shore Seaweed are among the second round of Scottish producers to receive financial boost from the FDF Scotland’s Reformulation for Health Programme.
Natasha’s Law came into force in England, Scotland and Wales on 1 October, stipulating that producers must provide a full ingredients list with clear allergen labelling on pre-packed snacks for direct sale (PPDS).
Increased consumption of whole grains could ‘significantly’ reduce the incidence of type 2 diabetes and cut costs associated with treatment, new research from Finland suggests.
