The chocolate is available as solid or liquid chocolate, as well as in easy-melt formulations, and all ingredients are sustainably sourced, the company said.
Kerry Taste & Nutrition has developed a naturally sourced soluble dietary fibre ingredient – designed for use in the manufacture of white bread products – that ticks a number of boxes, including the nutritional and functional advantages of gum acacia,...
From indulging in comfort food to trying new food fusions, Canadian flavour and colour specialist Embassy Ingredients has tracked the changes in consumer preferences driven by the pandemic.
Consumers are happy to pay a premium to get what they want – whether that’s health benefits, sustainability, locality or convenience – evident of the outstanding product launches that made the grade for NielsenIQ BASES’ 2021 Breakthrough Innovation Report.
The Malaysian palm oil industry has highlighted artificial intelligence (AI) and satellite imaging as crucial technologies to be integrated into the sector to aid sustainability and secure the industry’s future.
Israeli start-up Torr Foodtech is replacing sugar binders with mechanical pressure and ultrasonic energy to ‘weld’ natural ingredients together in snacks.
Made For Drink rolls out a proudly English crisp range for Christmas; Bridor meshes brioche with puff pastry; Nellie’s gets cracking with a fuss-free Free Range French Toast Mix; and Perdue releases limited edition Thanksdippings to go with its seasonal...
COVID; surges and higher costs of raw materials, packaging and freight; economy-wide bottlenecks and shortages; acute shortages in labour; and a workers' strike at its US cereal plants are expected to dent the breakfast cereal giant’s annual profit.
Popcornopolis, Munchy Seeds and Bagrry’s are shaking up the snacking space with new packaging; Miss Nang Treats, Cheryl’s Cookies and think! gear up for the holiday season; Union Foods take ice cream to the next level; and Betty Crocker invites fans to...
The Japanese snack giant has warned of a price rise next year, thanks to a poor potato harvest, a sharp increase in production costs raw material and logistics costs, and a weight reduction of some of its signature snacks.
Research commissioned by Atura Proteins reveals the majority of UK brand owners and producers surveyed are ‘most likely’ to plough their NPD budget into investigating the plant-based space next year.
Texture-modified, antioxidant-rich, plant-based snacks are a useful nutrition support to benefit healthy ageing via the elevation of antioxidant ability and alteration of gut microbiota, according to new research.
Scientists at Cargill have developed a highly soluble rice flour that can replace maltodextrin in a range of applications and offer a clean label alternative to formulators.
Unite said engineers at Weetabix’s Northhamptonshire plants are doubling their efforts to express their dissatisfaction over the company’s fire and rehire tactics.
The business unit of AB Biotek – which is part of the global yeast and bakery ingredients specialist – is hosting the first International Congress of DAO Deficiency online on 4 November.
Swedish researchers have found that breakfasting on rye bread significantly reduces appetite, resulting in 16% fewer calories consumed at lunch. What’s more, the suppression of appetite continued well into the afternoon.
Natasha’s Law came into force in England, Scotland and Wales on 1 October, stipulating that producers must provide a full ingredients list with clear allergen labelling on pre-packed snacks for direct sale (PPDS).
The specialist provider for the global bakery, patisserie and chocolate market has expanded its wealth of health offerings with the acquisition of Netherlands seeds and grains expert Schobbers.
Trick your child with a brainy treat; create your own cheesy masterpiece; support the efforts to eliminate single use plastic from the ocean; and make your own no waste superfood smoothie.
From the UK’s best bakes, we reveal the winners that took the cake at the dazzling events ceremony hosted by Strictly Come Dancing’s Craig Revel Horwood at the Royal Lancaster in London on 21 October.
The Fat Reduction Factsheet is the latest in a series of expert guidance factsheets published by the University’s Food Innovation Centre to help producers become more sustainable and create healthier treats.
Clio Snacks – the leading refrigerated bar brand behind the world’s first Greek yoghurt bar wrapped in chocolate – has appointed John McGuckin as its new CEO.
Baking the Future – the world’s first bakery acceleration programme hosted by Europastry – has singled out three revolutionary startups from hundreds of hopefuls, which are expected to change the bakery space.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued new guidance to encourage food producers to voluntarily reduce sodium content across categories like bakery, breakfast cereals and snacks, in order to help consumers reduce their salt intake by 12%...
The UK Government has introduced new rules for high fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) products that – when implemented in October next year – will affect the advertising of HFSS brands, volume promotions and the display of HFSS products instore.
While the UK has seen supply chain issues and shortages in the food sector, gluten free bakery brand Davina Steel is experiencing a massive surge in export orders.
Barry Callebaut’s latest innovation, ‘Elix’, is made from 100% pure cacaofruit and is described by the Group as the ‘first nutraceutical fruit drink’ with proven health benefits.
Pivot Bio has launched Connect, a line of snacks designed to accelerate progress towards cleaner air and water by sourcing ingredients grown with microbial nitrogen instead of synthetic nitrogen fertilisers.
New health ingredients to watch in 2022 include hyaluronic acid, marigold, l-theanine, and ginseng, as consumers search for products that can support their eyes, mood and healthy ageing.
Perkier has exceeded its crowdfunding target of £400k by 250%, evident of the rising consumer demand for snacks that are not only good for the body but also good for the planet.
The Original Baker has received a major investment from HSBC UK to expand its existing site in Malton and to diversify its product range to meet growing customer demand.
The Icelandic sugar-free brand is foraying into the bakery category with its newest no added sugar, keto-friendly product, following a successful follow-up round of $2m investment, led by current investors, Icepharma, K2B Investments and Anton.JL.
Explore the delights of exotic flavours from Japan, France and Mexico; enjoy the tastier treats in life without the guilt; and show someone some real love with a romantic gift of cupcakes.
A recent study has come out in favour of mandatory front-of-pack labelling (FOPL) policies – for both directing consumer choice and encouraging the food industry to reformulate products.
Cereal Partners UK’s (CPUK) gradual reformulation approach means it will have removed 59 million teaspoons of sugar and three million teaspoons of salt by the end of the year to bring its popular products in line with the UK government’s non-HFSS model.
Cutting-edge research from the European nut and dried fruit producer has identified three probiotic bacteria found in nuts that display significant beneficial effects for human health, which will enable producers to capitalise on the ever-growing consumer...
Less than a month after resolving a dispute with Nabisco parent company Mondelez over employee contracts, the Bakery, Confectionary, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union (BCTWGM) is facing another impasse over workers compensation – this...
The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) is focusing on the Middle Eastern region as a potential major new export market for Malaysian palm oil, and believes that its trans-fat free properties as well as cost advantages can give it an edge over other edible...
Scottish Bakers has confirmed the World Championship Scotch Pie Awards is back in full swing after its COVID-impacted hiatus, and is calling for entries to root out pie perfection.
Pringles, Cheryl’s Cookies, Harry & David, The Popcorn Factory and Wolferman’s Bakery gear up for the spookiest time of the year, We Love Purely plantain chips makes a noise about its HFSS-compliant status and Wholey Moly’s adds another new low-sugar...
Online ‘wonky bread’ subscription platform Earth & Wheat has become the first business to partner with Hermes, employing its Stay Fresh delivery to get parcels to customers the next day.
Munchy Seeds pushes pride for the planet, GoOats motivates to make mornings memorable, Boundless release Activated Chips to pump up gut health and Honey Mama’s falls into a culinary inspired Fall.
Tamsin Robinson used her knowledge gained from Le Cordon Bleu to create BakesterBox, which offers step-by-step recipe boxes for complex bakes that anyone can do at home.
Promoting consumption of insects has the potential to combat climate change – more so than turning them into animal feed, says a new study. There is also a wider acceptance by Westerners for insect-enriched products like breads, cakes and energy bars....
The ‘Salubre’ is set to revolutionise the pizza industry as the UK’s first non-HFSS (fat, salt and sugar) pizza, while helping to fight food waste by using the spent grains left over from the process of brewing beer.
COVID-10 has changed the way the world works and in particular, brought forth a seismic change in consumer habits and preferences. This, says Puratos, has implications for all players in the bakery, patisserie and chocolate sectors.
