Partake Foods has issued a call out for active HBCU students who are interested in a career in the food and beverage industry to apply for the 2021 fellowship programme.
A vast majority (95%) of consumers surveyed report that their whole grains consumption has either increased or held steady compared to five years ago despite increasing popularity of low- and no-carb diets, finds the Oldways Whole Grains Council.
The latest instalment of the Innovation Challenge series sees a collaboration with Kraft Heinz to scale up the stand-out submissions from forward-thinking startups.
New research suggests the pursuit for health will have an influence on the energy product market, as consumers demand healthier alternatives to boost their struggling energy levels.
Bakery products have always been a staple in the Asia Pacific region for breakfast and snacking occasions, but the COVID-19 pandemic has boosted the sector’s growth significantly in the past year, primarily driven by the home-baking, flavour innovation...
Convenience, nutrition and meeting localised needs have been identified by experts as the three top drivers that food firms looking to innovate in the healthy snacking space in Asia need to take note of in a post-COVID-19 world.
Research released by the Australian macadamia industry found that almost 50% of consumers globally peg the little pleasures in everyday life as the key to a healthy mind. Conversely, only 25% say big experiences and milestones make them happy.
MSDUK has partnered with several CPG majors to launch the UK’s first accelerator programme to help 300 ethnic minority-owned businesses (EMBs) to become supply- -chain ready.
The UK’s transport crisis is only going to get worse in the coming weeks, affecting the country’s entire food industry and no less so the baking sector, which will undoubtedly put a strain on getting product onto shelves.
In 2019 the UK government commissioned a review of the country’s food system. Today, the results are in – and the far-reaching paper includes some controversial recommendations.
Our free-to-attend Growth Asia interactive broadcast series continues with an edition on Healthy Snacking, where industry leaders from Mars and Dole will be among the high-level guests.
A survey among craft bakers has highlighted some positive changes to shoppers’ bread buying habits over the past year, as well as the types of bread proving most popular.
Two thirds of Brits believe that a first date should always include food, with 25% choosing to romance their partners at a food festival. This is confirmed by the rise of street food experiences in the UK regularly attended by 27% of the nation.
While the health trend has been gaining momentum for several years, it has certainly been given impetus by the pandemic. Today’s consumer is increasingly moving away from considering food as simply a caloric need to something that could add functional...
While ‘small improvements’ have been made to improve the health credentials of cereal and yoghurt marketed to children in the UK, a fresh report from The Food Foundation suggests much more can be done…and faster.
The national driver shortage has been wreaking havoc for some time now but only now is it really coming to a head, causing concern across the entire food supply chain and not least the baking industry, claims Paul Empson, GM of Bakers Basco.
News on the rise of the current healthy snacking trend to avoid 'Covibesity', better-for-you dessert success and the rise of regenerative foods feature in the first-ever edition of Healthier Choices.
PepsiCo has released its 2020 Sustainability Report, which outlines the progress of its social and sustainability agenda across its supply chain during what was a tumultuous year.
The Craft Bakers Association (CBA) partnered with payment technology specialist MultiPay Merchant Services to find out how the pandemic has changed the way consumers buy their baked treats in store.
The European Snacks Association (ESA) has elected Mathijs Peters as president for a two-year term from today (1 July 2021), taking over the role from Dr Rolf Nilges, Intersnack’s director of Research & Development and External Affairs.
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has welcomed the government’s trade deal with Australia, which will undoubtedly reopen vast opportunities for the snacks sector.
As the G7 summit draws to its end and groundwork commences for COP 26, world leaders have been urged to look at the food system to deliver progress on COVID-19, economic security, climate change and health.
The California Raisin Marketing Board has released a white paper that explores the functional benefits of using raisins as a fat and sugar replacer in sweet baked goods.
Does the market need another snack bar? In short, probably not, but it may be time for a reset of the bellwether category, says Nicholas Fereday, senior analyst, consumer foods at Rabobank.
Findings from the Food4Me trial reveals that personalised nutrition advice achieves greater reductions in foods high in fat, sugars and salt as global initiatives target these foods to address the obesity crisis.
Seebo is the artificial intelligence (AI) platform used by producers like General Mills, Nestlé, PepsiCo and Mondelēz to predict and prevent food waste on the factory floor.
The UK’s Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has launched a consumer marketing campaign that features a striking piece of art made entirely from whole grains that run the gamut from 'brown' to 'ecru'.
Join British Baker’s free webinar on Tuesday 8 June where you can quiz bakery experts on all aspects of manufacturing from planning, energy and waste management through to ingredients and more.
The Real Bread Campaign is hosting a free webinar to inspire budding bakers to take the leap into creating a flourishing business selling authentic, preservative-free breads.
The Federation of Bakers (FoB) is the latest organisation to join the Food and Drink Federation (FDF), to consolidate efforts in tackling some of the biggest issues facing the sector.
This year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo, one of the world’s largest confectionery trade fairs, is set to take place in Indianapolis next month when more than 400 candy and snack companies converge on the city to celebrate the industry’s most innovative products.
A strike at Northern Ireland’s largest bread-manufacturing plant, compounded with the red tape in importing bread from England, is likely to cause bread shortages this weekend.
Ahead of World Baking Day on 17 May, the consumer-centric site run by baking ingredients provider The Silver Spoon has delved into the nation’s most beloved bakes and found that the humble Victoria sponge came out on top in a close-run survey.
SnackFutures, Mondelēz International's innovation and venture hub, has selected nine well-being snack brands to participate in its inaugural CoLab startup engagement program.
Flexitarians, or carnivores wishing to cut their meat and dairy intake for ethical, environmental and health reasons, are driving innovation in the vegan and vegetarian space, reveals a new report from Euromonitor, which is why more brands should embrace...
With so many emerging bar brands vying for space in a crowded market dominated by large CPG -- Clif Bar, KIND (Mars), RXBAR (Kellogg's) -- and retail sales still down in 2021, what's the future of the bar set, and how can brands punch above...
