An allergy to peanuts can be a particularly miserable situation for many parents, as peanuts are a popular ingredient in a raft of snacks and baked goods on the market today. Not only that, sufferers can even be at risk by someone else consuming peanuts...
Beyond freshness, convenience and great tasting baked goods, consumer demand for better-for-you options is on the rise. In fact, research by FMCG revealed that since the pandemic, 46% of consumers seek out snacks with health-boosting properties.
There has been a notable shift in demand for functional snacks amongst a wider group of consumers, rather than just the elderly and ultra-health-conscious. With post-pandemic healthy eating on the rise, and better nutritional information available to...
A study by American research found that eating almonds daily reduces wrinkle severity – along with improving skin pigmentation – in postmenopausal women.
Arla Foods Ingredients has launched a new concept to help manufacturers create peanut butter-based protein bars that offer consumers the healthier indulgence that many still believe is hard to find.
Representatives of the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers’ International union (BCTGM) said Nabisco workers decided to strike after negotiations with Mondelēz International – the Chicago-based owner of Nabisco – failed to yield an...
Poor harvests globally are pushing up wheat prices and raising concerns over supply constraints. But, despite ‘temperamental’ weather this summer, the UK’s biggest cereal brand says its local sourcing strategy has paid off.
Finsbury Food Group has again teamed up with Bosh! to launch Brilliant Brioche Buns, Seggiano is dialling up the excitement after a muted Christmas last year and Cinnamon Toast Crunch is giving teens exclusive access to premium merch.
Urban Legend is the new kid on the block that is shaking up the indulgent snacking sector with its non-HFSS (high in fat, salt and sugar) doughnut. The UK challenger brand has now appointed boutique branding and design agency Biles Hendry to hit the sweet...
The annual Baking Industry Awards – hosted by our sister publication, British Baker – is the most glamorous and eagerly awaited event on the UK’s bakery industry calendar.
Not wanting to sit back on its laurels after snagging the Queen’s Award for Innovation in 2020, Nim's Fruit Crisps has launched two collections of air-dried ingredients to help it emerge from the pandemic stronger than before.
Munchy Seeds, Simply Seedz and Miss Nang Treats are taking seeds to the next level, while Rootles and Nature’s Garden is taking the guesswork out of snacking healthy. We also get an exclusive peak into Asda’s Extra Special launches for Christmas.
The UK specialist miller and baker has joined a list of blue chip customers – including PepsiCo, Ella’s Kitchen and Vivienne Westwood, among others – that have adopted Mapp’s Customer Data Platform (CDP) to drive a targeted digital communication strategy.
Food Innovations Baking Group has embarked on an extensive recruitment drive, following a $3m move to a new site to consolidate its capabilities to bring innovative new baking products to market.
