Evonik’s probiotic enhances gluten digestion and promotes gut microbiota homeostasis, new research has found, providing health support for people with gluten intolerance and coeliac disease (CD).
Inflation has been running hot and while some relief is evident, consumers are exhausted by high food prices. That’s not to say that Americans are eating fewer burgers (they consume more than 50 billion every year), but forced to trade down to save pennies,...
Research by Coeliac UK into the cost of gluten free (GF) food shows that while overall food inflation has reduced over the past two years, Brits with celiac disease are still facing a huge additional burden both in terms of cost and availability.
From mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to creating new long-term ESG goals and reporting on others, along with a hard stop when it comes to crime, we look at some of the business deals shaping the bakery and snacks landscape.
Spurred on by popular baking shows like The Great British Bake Off, there has been a notable increase in the number of independent bakeries opening in the UK in the past year – while Brits of all ages are seriously engaging in the hobby at home.
Gluten free may not be as trendy as it once was, but the call-out continues to resonate with consumers as the quality, quantity and variety of products making the claim continue to improve – as showcased by brands across categories at the Summer Fancy...
Acrylamide – the naturally occurring chemical compound that forms in carb-rich foods like potato chips and pretzels during high-temperature cooking processes such as frying, baking and roasting – is an ongoing concern for the salty snacks sector.
With Snackex coinciding with Euro 2024, Hügli created mixes inspired by familiar dishes from the participating European countries, while Euroma showcased ‘crazy’ flavors that took snackers into new realms.
The Federation of European Manufacturers and Suppliers of Ingredients to the Bakery, Confectionery and Patisseries has re-endorsed its commitment towards building a more sustainable baking sector.
Nestlé is striving to make its cocoa traceable right back to the farm. Can the multinational give consumers confidence they’re eating sustainable cocoa?
Action on Sugar is calling on the incoming UK government to extend the sugar tax to cakes, biscuits and chocolates, citing the ‘proven success’ it’s had with the soft drinks category.
The humble staple has been a part of the fabric of life since the Neolithic era, rising to an everyday essential during the 19th Century with the advent of industrial milling processes. Fast forward a century and it was unfairly tarred with negative health...
While homegrown startups frequently use ABC’s investment reality series to springboard their brand, Like Air Snacks already had a solid retail presence and was pulling in more than $5m in sales. So, what did its appearance on Shark Tank really achieve?...
Bakery is an essential part of everyday life, but as people enjoy extended lifespans and longer working lives, bakery will have an increasing role in helping them stay well for longer.
BBQ, hickory and smoky bacon-flavored potato chips enjoy considerable popularity, often ranking amongst consumers super likes. But that’s about to go up in smoke.
The UK’s startup scene is bursting with innovative snack companies that have secured B-corp status, proving that snacking can be both morish and responsible.
Colourful and classy vegetable crisps are often sought after as a ‘better-for-you’ alternative to ordinary crisps. But how accurate is this perception?
Chocolate is a favored ingredient in everything from cakes to donuts – and even in sweets snacks like energy bars and popcorn – so bakers are undoubtedly feeling the impact of rising cocoa prices.
Exploding Bakery has created an environmentally-friendly zucchini, lime and rosemary cake, with some of the proceeds going to the Eden Project; DoubleTree by Hilton's gooey, warm chocolate chip cookie has landed in the Smithsonian; and All Things...
As the older demographic increases and live longer, their need for functional snacks is inevitably growing, while the younger generations have wholeheartedly embraced the concept of healthy aging.
Hot on the heels of China’s approval for the production of the country’s inaugural gene-edited wheat variety, the groundwork for a major trial of gene-edited wheat has begun in Australia.
The food industry is coming under increasing pressure to reduce its carbon footprint and find more sustainable ways to operate. Food colouring manufacturer Exberry tells us how it's cutting carbon intensity, and improving water efficiency, for greener...
Gelita has launched its new Optibar collagen blend to allow manufacturers to create "future-proof, next-generation" protein bars that are both soft and low sugar.
With food fraud widespread, the geographical origin of hazelnuts must be traced. A new study analysed their isotopic markers to find which ones could link them back to their origin.
With reported ingredient shortages and price rises across the food and beverage industry, it appears the almond industry is bucking the trend, with prices at an 'all-time-low' with supply exceeding demand.
The Chinese government has granted approval for the production of the country’s inaugural gene-edited wheat variety, a significant step towards the commercialization of genetically modified (GM) food crops.
Ultra processed foods (UPFs) are a hot topic, especially on Capitol Hill, which is following the popular stance that they are typically low in nutritional quality, more prevalent in low income societies and associated with a slightly higher mortality...
Strategic investments by US firm KarpReilly and Netherlands-based Triple B has accentuated the incredible momentum of the BFY alt. chip and cookie dough producers.
Under Dye’s stewardship, the US’ biggest flour miller has enjoyed significant growth, making numerous acquisitions, expanding its capacity and building out its Emerging Nutrition alternative grains business and regenerative agriculture program.
Researchers from Aberystwyth University are hoping to rechart the nutritional benefits of the nation’s much-loved white bread, which has traditionally received a bad rap because of its ‘poorer’ nutritional profile compared to whole grain or whole wheat...
Over 500 high-impact startups from across Europe and Brazil were evaluated for challenging conventional practices across the agriculture value chain. This was whittled down to the 58 for their groundbreaking ideas.
The proliferation of state legislative initiatives has placed a critical obligation on bakers to meticulously scrutinize their formulations, ensuring that banned ingredients are excluded to enable marketing in specific states. Failure to comply could...
Neotame was recently found to have no impact on appetite. But within weeks, researchers have deemed the same artificial sweetener capable of damaging the human intestine and causing illness.
From sunrise hikes in the desert to networking breakfasts, business sessions, and feel-good opportunities like the Bakers Give Back Community Service Event, a pickleball tournament and Salsa & Margarita Competition, the American Bakers Association’s...
The proposed EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) seeks to introduce legal obligations for large corporations to conduct human rights and environmental due diligence in their global supply chains.
Months of torrential rain has left UK millers in a soggy situation, with a waterlogged wheat harvest predicted to be down by 30%, which could force millers to rely on imports and ultimately spike the price of bread.
This groundswell movement has been gaining popularity, not only with farmers, but also with policymakers, scientists and the public as the consequences of over-farming have become apparent and the need to be more sustainable come to light. What does it...
