A new study has gauged growing support for edible packaging, however, it also revealed that Brits are unlikely to make drastic changes to their consumption – like ditching meat – to help save the planet.
The Annual Fairtrade Fortnight campaign, which kicks off on Monday 21 February, is set to highlight the impact of the climate crisis on cocoa and other commodities – as well as renewing its call for fairer incomes for farmers.
Eight out of 10 parents snack on their kids’ food while preparing school lunches; nine out of 10 have bought extra kids’ snacks for themselves; while 60% prefer kids’ snacks over adult snacks, according to consumer research from Nestlé USA, which has...
Food Waste Action Week (7-13 March 2022) was created by anti-food waste expert WRAP to help slice global food waste in half by 2030 through actionable change.
Food and beverages targeting microbiome health and personalised solutions offer significant potential for innovation. However technical, commercial and regulatory challenges remain and product formulators need to be aware of these hurdles as they navigate...
To mark National Apprenticeship Week, the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has launched a Skills Toolkit, which gives producers access to resources and info to find jobseekers of all ages from every part of the UK.
The highly regarded Scottish Baker of the Year competition kicked off on 3 February with five City of Glasgow final year bakery students going head-to-head to create Scotland on a Cake to illustrate the creativity of the industry.
A new global consumer trends study examining year-over-year insights on how consumers make snacking decisions reveals that mindfulness and wellbeing considerations are increasingly important in snacking.
Evidence suggests that one in five Africans faced hunger in 2020 – more than double the number of people in other parts of the world. A recent report by the Malabo Montpellier Panel to tackle food security in the region highlights the importance of women...
With 95% of consumers reporting to eat during the morning an average of six times a week, the breakfast occasion is a big business with several consumer trends shaping the future of the category, reports IRI.
Ingredients specialist Eurostar Commodities picks out the biggest positive trends in food that we will see in 2022, which include clean label, climate change and probiotic pizza.
Cake and desserts producer BBF Limited said cake trends this year will continue to be influenced by social media, with budding Brits bakers constantly deferring to celeb icons and influencers to create that blow away celebration cake.
The global ingredients specialist said snacking continues to be an important eating occasion, but consumer now want more from their snack than just a moment of indulgence.
Kerry’s Global Taste Charts for 2022 predicts the flavours set to drive consumer preference in 2022 will be underpinned by proactive health and sustainable priorities, along with a desire to explore new pairings of up-and-coming flavours with old classics.
Researchers in Australia are calling for an overhaul over the regulations for toddler foods, claiming that 74% of products are ultra-processed, and that there has surge in discretionary snack launches over the past 25 years.
Research by Danone North America has found that plant-based eating has the potential to be ‘a real beacon of healthy living’ this year, but there are still gaps in the market due to cultural stigmas and accessibility barriers.
The Campaign has ramped up its efforts to lobby for an Honest Crust Act to enforce loaf labelling and marketing legislation in the UK and has sent Defra its motivation outlining ‘the case for a legal definition of sourdough bread’.
The trajectory appetite for sweet snacks and specifically for plant-based treats has called for the creation of a day to celebrate vegan chocolate, an event spearheaded by the entrepreneur known as the Vegan Willy Wonka.
The COVID-19 global pandemic had a drastic and sudden impact on how people shop and eat. As we move to a new normal where – the hope is – we are able to shift gears and learn to ‘live with COVID’, how will people’s attitudes to food continue to evolve?
Belgium’s Lotus Biscoff Spread, Ladurée biscuits from France, the UK’s Walkers Shortbread Fingers and Snyder’s of Hanover (US) are among the swathes of winners recognised by the 2022 A.A. Taste Awards.
The global snack giant has announced a new goal to help 50 million people gain ready access to nutritious foods by 2030 by expanding its Food for Good platform. We speak to C.D. Glin, PepsiCo’s global head of Philanthropy, about how the food industry...
Children are not fed enough of the right foods at the right time, according to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), who is calling for ‘bolder actions’ and ‘greater accountability’ for kids’ diets.
About 93% of food products tested in Lebanon met the World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations for trans-fats, with some traditional snacks, baked goods and margarine the main culprits among the products that did not.
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.
