Lesley Cameron - lauded for her ‘blend of strategic engagement, commercial acumen and marketing savvy’ - will step into the leadership role from 4 September.
As the impacts of climate change become increasingly apparent, more US consumers are questioning the effectiveness of carbon off-set programs, Richard Cope, senior trends consultant at Mintel Consulting, told FoodNavigator-USA.
In partnership with Food Standards Scotland (FSS), Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland has developed the Healthier Bakery Fund, which provides funding of up to £5,000 to support health reformulation of sweet and savoury bakery products. But to be...
Sustainability and future-proofing the food system
Creating a more sustainable food system is a massive undertaking that not only requires a contribution from everyone but will require everyone to work together – often through pre-competitive collaboration and public-private partnerships focused on innovation,...
The Craft Bakers Association’s Business Day 2023 - held in London on 14 June - was hailed a ‘resounding’ success, with nearly 200 delegates in attendance, 15 exhibitors and a host of industry speakers sharing their insights.
A survey by the Craft Bakers Association (CBA) provides valuable insight in understanding bakery shoppers, what gets them across the threshold, what concerns them and ‘the issues that might help us understand a little bit more about what we, as an industry,...
Plans by the UK government to ban buy-one-get-one-free (BOGOF) deals on foods high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) has been pushed back to 2025. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stressed the importance of consumer choice during a time of rising food prices. But...
As CPG companies look to boost efficiencies during an economically challenging year, organizations like Bumble Bee Seafood are beginning to revamp their e-commerce strategy with a keen focus on return on investment (ROI) while also looking to streamline...
The UK speciality flour producer has launched a Baker in Training Development Scheme to encourage more people to turn their passion for home baking into a successful career - and wants to hear from bakeries keen in providing work experience.
Most countries are yet to realise the full potential of including food systems in their climate action plans, according to a new report calling for food and agriculture to be at the heart of discussions.
In the highly competitive, complex landscape manufacturers are now in, product acceptance is more than ever about the emotions a product generates, FoodNavigator hears.
The Scottish Government has outlined a new approach to turn research into successful products, encourage more businesses to innovate and improve productivity.
The breakfast cereal giant has joined forces with one of the largest chocolate manufacturers in the world to launch Kellogg’s Hershey’s Chocos on the Indian market.
Research by pastry and dough manufacturer BakeAway has revealed that Britain is a nation of bakers - with almost a third deeming themselves ‘experts’ - but there remains a marked lack of interest in taking it up as a profession.
Soaring energy and ingredient prices, the cost of living crisis, labour shortages and the UK Government’s HFSS regulations - the craft bakery sector has been bombarded with one challenge after another. However, Karen Dear, recently appointed CEO of the...
Cash strapped British consumers are switching away from products which have been downsized by manufacturers in favour of buying products in bulk which offer better value for money.
Leatherhead Food Research advises food producers - including those in the bakery and snacks sectors - to act now to assess the potential impact of the European Commission’s proposed Green Claims Directive on their products.
Snac International’s annual Legislative Summit - taking place on 6-7 June in Washington, DC - will address pressing key policy issues that are shaping the snack food industry.
While some fear AI spells the end of the humanity, others are optimistic the technology will optimise food production and achieve ‘what has previously not been possible’.
As brands seek cultural fluency to develop products for different demographics, Kellogg’s presentation during the Sweets & Snacks Expo explored the various nuances of the multicultural and generational differences of the American snack consumer, specifically...
FoodNavigator-USA sat down with Jillian Semaan, VP, sustainability in Ketchum’s food, agriculture and ingredient division, during the Vegan Women Summit in New York City to discuss how food and beverage brands can cultivate an authentic ESG and DEI strategy...
BeyondSKU - a New York-based accelerator for consumer-packaged goods (CPGs) - has issued a callout for F&B startups to apply for the next programme in in September.
The snacks sector continues to make a massive impact on the US economy, employing 395,000 workers in direct and allied sectors, generating $15 billion in wages and contributing $11 billion in tax revenue.
The first-ever joint Frito-Lay x Quaker US Summer Snack Index shines a light on the snacking supernova and the evolving consumer preferences and habits that will enhance summer experiences.
As food prices remain stubbornly high year-over-year, consumers are becoming more sophisticated in how they manage their grocery budgets – allowing them to expand their definition of value beyond the historic combination of price, quantity and quality,...
There’s a big opportunity for the food and beverage industry to launch products and ingredients formulated help meet the specific nutritional requirements of older consumers and help them stay healthier for longer, the recent FoodNavigator Positive Nutrition...
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has ruled out imposing a tax on HFSS (high in fat, sugar and salt) foods, but promises to ban the advertising of ‘harmful’ junk food and sugary snacks to children if his party is elected to power.
With more than a third of snackers citing ‘the excitement of flavour’ as the reason to indulge, the flavour experts at T. Hasegawa - one of the world’s top 10 flavour houses - get to grips with what both the better-for-you (BFY) and indulgent-minded consumer...
New research suggests food wastage – much of which comes from people simply not eating what they buy – is a bigger problem than previously thought, which if cut in half would help remove around one-quarter of total greenhouse gas emissions from the global...
Far from a negative, these unsettling times are offering snack producers a rare opportunity, with research proving Americans want more from their snacks.
How are attitudes changing towards tackling obesity? And could new technological developments help mitigate the epidemic? Oxford biologist Sir Charles Godfray, the keynote speaker at this year’s City Food and Drink Lecture at the Guildhall, London, weighs...
New research by campaign group Action on Salt has revealed the vast salt content within pizzas, with one in two pizzas containing at least the entirety of daily recommended salt levels. The group, which is made up of experts and based in Queen Mary University...
The luxury dessert franchise with 45 UK stores and two further afield is turning to the land of the rising sun for inspiration for its newest mocktail menu.
#healthandwellness, #better-for-you and #better-for-all – that is both people and the planet – have become familiar trigger words in the bakery and snacks sectors. But what is behind the consumer preference towards more natural, more nutritious, function...
Scottish Bakers’ annual conference – held in Glasgow over the weekend (5-6 May) – saw Mimi’s Bakehouse fight off stiff competition to take the title; the launch of a government-backed fund to support the sector with reformulation; and a warning to ignore...
The Alliance for Fair Sugar Policy (AFSP) urges Congress to make “reasonable targeted changes to the US sugar program” to help lower food prices, reinforce supply chains and make American businesses and farmers more competitive on the global playing field.
Baker & Baker has developed guidance aimed at bakeries, food service operators and retailers in order to keep heads above water during these exceedingly challenging times.
The ‘Forward Together’ programme tackles a number of key issues affecting the sector today, including resilience and creativity during what has been the toughest trading period in history; the importance of training and especially apprenticeships; and...
After five years in the hot seat, Alasdair Smith has gained unique insight into what he considers ‘an incredibly noble and proud trade and one that’s got an amazing sense of fellowship’. Before he takes his final bow at the Scottish Baker of the Year...
Fermented grains are capable of lowering total fat mass, body weight and waist circumference, suggesting their potential as a functional health food with anti-obesity effects, say Korean researchers.
Partnership for a Healthier America’s Food Equity Opportunity Map uses census, income and health data to determine food accessibility in U.S. communities, and could help CPG companies finetune marketing at the zip code level for a bigger impact.
Consumer interest in diets like keto, carnivore, paleo, and intermittent fasting is mounting. Do these trending diets offer long-term opportunities for food innovators?
The good news is that the lockdown for free-range hens has been lifted and the birds are allowed to return to free-range roaming. But we're not yet over the worst outbreak of avian influenza in history, so how long with this freedom last? And what...
Since kick-off in 2019, PeaTos has experienced explosive growth and received widespread acclaim thanks to its innovative approach to snacks – adding better-for-you nutrition to popular offerings – and marketing – debunking the junk and challenging the...
The irresponsible inclusion of prominent labels on food and beverage products to capitalise on current dietary trends and fads can pose immense health risks to consumers, especially if not backed up by proper research and data.
In some ways, the Gen Z market is just like any other market. Their nutritional needs are not radically different, or radically more restricted, than those older or younger than them. However, marketing to the generation of teenagers and twenty-somethings...
Did you know there are six official classes of wheat? That each tiny wheat berry seed (the kernel) contains three distinct parts that are separated during the milling process to produce flour? That wheat made into fortified flour is subjected up to 21...
On shelves where Nutri-Score is widely displayed in France, nutritional quality has significantly improved, according to UFC-Que Choisir, a consumer organisation calling for its mandatory adoption.
The fintech platform, along with the Global Entrepreneurship Network, intends to help small to medium-sized businesses access capital with the launch of the Equitable Access Program and its first product, the Business Health Score.
