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Hershey takes plant-based mainstream with alternatives of two classics. Pic: CN

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Hershey launches plant-based milk chocolate into mainstream

By Anthony Myers

The Hershey Company has released dairy-free alternatives for two of its most iconic brands with Reese’s plant-based peanut butter cups going on sale this month, making it the first vegan chocolates sold nationally, followed by Hershey’s plant-based extra...

Wildfarmed flour doesn’t just affect one part of the sustainability transition, it helps to increase biodiversity in soil, promote food education and reduce carbon emissions.

Wildfarmed embarks on UK-wide tour to spread the regenerative message

By Gill Hyslop

The regenerative agriculture pioneers have collaborated with 20 bakeries across the UK for a nationwide tour throughout March to give away baked treats made with Wildfarmed flour and to introduce consumers to the better-for-the planet farming processes.

It’s high stakes for sugar and salt in 2023

It’s high stakes for sugar and salt in 2023

By Gill Hyslop

The Kerry Health and Nutrition Institute (KHNI) has identified 10 key trends set to shape the food industry in 2023, with women’s health, affordable nutrition and sugar and salt reduction among some of the top areas for innovation.

Be sure to have Lay's on hand when Lionel Messi drops in for a surprise visit. Pic: PepsiCo Frito-Lay

Messi comes knocking to help Lay’s fans ‘fight to reach your dream’

By Gill Hyslop

The four-time UEFA Champions League winner and FIFA World Cup 2022 Champion takes the brand’s No Lay’s, No Game platform to the next level, starring in a new commercial – titled Messi Visits – to remind fans that watching football without Lay’s is unthinkable.

Regenerative agriculture improve soil health, biodiversity, climate resiliency and farmer economics. Pic: GettyImages/Tinnakorn Jorruang

Quinn signs up to the Soil Carbon Initiative

By Gill Hyslop

The Colorado-based mission-driven snack producer has announced its participation in the Soil Carbon Initiative's recently launched Go-To-Market Pilot Programme, designed to incentivise more US farmers to improve soil health, which will increase biodiversity...

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What’s trending for Pancake Day 2023?

By Gill Hyslop

Forget the fancy filling, topping and titbits, Brits still prefer their pancakes the traditional English way – with just a squeeze of lemon and a sprinkling of sugar.

Frank Dale produces a range of sweet and savoury baked treats for the the UK wholesale and cash & carry sectors. Pic: Frank Dale

Frank Dale expects a buoyant 2023

By Gill Hyslop

Like many others, the supplier of frozen bakery goods saw a drop in sales during the pandemic but bounced back in 2022, with new business opportunities prompting new investment.

Air fryering ticks both boxes in keeping energy costs down and following healthier lifestyles ... so why not snacks? Pic: Campbell Snacks

Kettle Brand joins the air fryer revolution

By Gill Hyslop

While the popularity for energy efficient air fryers has rocketed as consumers attempt to offset the cost-of-living crisis, the kitchen gadget also fits in with the healthier living trend, so it’s not surprising the tech has been adopted by the commercial...

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Trendspotting in 2023: A glorious bouquet of Valentine snacks and bakes

By Gill Hyslop

$23.9bn was spent on gifting last year, with 53% of American planning to celebrate Valentine’s Day again in style in 2023 – and nine million of them choosing this event to pop the big question, according to stats gathered by GiftWrapper. That’s big business...

Two Magpies' Mini Magpie specialists in takeaway bakes, hand-laminated pastries, sourdough bread and coffee. Pic: Two Magpies

Two Magpies Baker hatches its first 'mini me'

By Gill Hyslop

The UK artisanal bakery and café group – already a parent of seven sites across Suffolk and Norfolk – has expanded its family, opening its first Mini Magpie in the market town of Beccles.