Sales of potato chips in Russia are up, with local producers grabbing the opportunity to fill the gap left by international brands that have scaled back or ceased their operations.
There is a growing body of research that supports the potential benefits of the four-day work week, yet there remains a pervading scepticism that productivity and revenue will drop. Kellogg’s has had great success in bucking that mindset …
The renewed appreciation for slower, traditional bread-making and bakery techniques is a rapidly rising trend. However, it’s the use of social media by savvy bakers that is really bolstering the segment.
China's bakery market is set to reach $162.4bn by 2030, driven by middle-class growth and Western-style treats. Here's why now is the perfect time for manufacturers to expand into this booming market
A major concern for the European Snacks Association (ESA) is the debate over ultra processed foods (UPFs), which director general Sebastian Emig believes is not based on scientific fact and is causing confusion among consumers. We caught up with him at...
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.
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.
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.
Gut health is proving to be hugely popular with consumers and enormously profitable for food and beverage manufacturers. In financial terms, it’s the gift that keeps on giving.
While powerhouses like Oreo’s shout tales of success one twist at a time, the rise of ‘biscuit billionaires’ in emerging markets like India are not to be ignored. How many of these brands do you know?
The Real Bread Campaign has submitted a trading standards complaint that accuses Lidl of purportedly misleading consumers. It might not be the only one ...
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?...
Many key commodities in the food industry are sourced from conflict areas. What role can a social enterprise play in helping businesses operate in these areas without exacerbating harm?
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.
We catch up with Sebastian Emig, director general of the European Snacks Association (ESA) to find out why he is excited about the upcoming elections for the new European Parliament. He also talks about the Green Deal and SNACKEX 2024: an event not to...
Hint: The evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) is less to do with glossy marketing campaigns and packaging visuals and more about uncovering the mystery of algorithms and getting a better handle on supply chain data.
Consumers are returning to brick-and-mortar supermarkets as their primary destination to buy groceries – reversing the steady migration toward mass over the past decade and the more recent rush to online that occurred during the pandemic, according to...
As consumers become increasingly engaged in understanding the contents of the foods they’re consuming, it appears that trust in the food industry is plummeting. But can that trust be restored?
With a thriving start-up scene and a youthful consumer base hungry for candy innovation, India is a crucible of confectionery creativity. Here’s what you need to know
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.
A multitude of media strategies are needed to maximise the impact of healthy eating messages in Japan, with particular concern raised about the quality of some of the information published online, say researchers.
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...
Finalizing FDA’s massive reorganization to create a unified Human Foods Program under one leader is the “number one” priority ahead of the November presidential election, which could impact the agency’s focus if a new administration wins office, agency...
The gut health trend has exploded in recent years. FoodNavigator looks at three European start-ups exploring different ingredients to boost the microbiome.
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...
The annual Sweets & Snacks Expo convenes thousands of confectionery and snack industry professionals and hundreds of chocolate and candy companies for the largest trade event in North America. After 25 years in Chicago, it is moving on to a new home...
Targeted messaging based on personal characteristics and demographics might have more success in garnering support for controversial sugar taxes than focusing on the impact to the food industry, claim researchers in Australia.
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...
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...
