News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries
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Texture has become one of the defining elements of modern snacking. From crispy crusts to creamy fillings, how is ingredient innovation is helping manufacturers create bakery snacks that deliver memorable sensory experiences, layer by layer?
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As brands and bakers seek to balance consumer demand with technical needs, walnuts’ texture, premium positioning, and rich flavor continue to make them a go-to inclusion in baked goods.
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Traditionally positioned as a topping or inclusion, walnuts are now being reconsidered as a foundational ingredient that aligns with the industry’s broader move toward whole ingredient-forward formulations.
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As consumer expectations shift, the EU bakery market is helping UK retailers rebuild trust, drive premiumisation, and bring greater clarity to the category.
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As consumer expectations of breakfast cereals rapidly evolve, how can barley protein meet reformulation needs?
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GLP-1 medications are redefining what “healthy snacking” means. Discover how ready to roll solutions for protein and fiber enrichment are enabling the next generation of nutrient-dense snacks.
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Sourcing a cost-effective, sustainable ingredient that that delivers on taste and nutrition is a challenge for today’s formulators. How is barley protein perfectly positioned to fulfil this role?
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Create delicious, sweet moments with fondant to enhance the taste, texture, and visual appeal of products – perfect for bakery and confectionery innovations.
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Bread across the EU is undergoing a quiet transformation – and UK consumers are reaping the rewards. How can tradition and technology shape a new era of baking?
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Ingredient innovation is transforming global snacking trends. How can manufacturers meet health-conscious demands with sustainable and delicious solutions?
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With egg prices soaring and supply chains under pressure from avian influenza, bakeries are rethinking ingredient lists. Egg alternatives are no longer niche but are they the answer?
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Recent geopolitical uncertainty has sent shockwaves through the sector, affecting the entire supply chain and disrupting trade. Brands must adapt quickly, or risk falling behind.
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How can snack processors create better-for-you snacks while still providing indulgence to consumers?
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Every recipe requires a specific sugar. How can candy sugar help to deliver success in the kitchen and take a finished product to the next level?
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At the heart of every baking operation are the frontline workers whose dedication ensures production processes run smoothly. We meet three women who are making a difference.
Paid for by Limagrain Ingredients introduce on the European market LifyWheat, a smart solution to fill the dietary fibre gap!
Across Europe, fibre consumption falls behind health recommendations. How can bakery products raise their fibre content without sacrificing taste or texture?
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Consumers are increasingly discerning when considering ingredient lists. How can bakers respond to the clean label trend without compromising on taste and performance?
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Optimising shelf life is a challenge for industrial bakers. How can bread-making processes delay ageing and maintain the appearance and texture of fresh bread?
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Consumers want to enjoy snacks without worrying about messy residue on their fingers. A new seasoning concept claims to solve the problem. How can it help snack processors to unlock opportunities?
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Advances in technology are driving growth in the frozen dough category. How can manufacturers leverage these to reduce investment costs and enhance output efficiency?
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Enhancing a new generation of baking ingredients with yeast protein, yeast polysaccharides and nutrient-rich yeast, nutritional yeast is driving a healthier future for the body and the planet.
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Discover how oat prebiotic fibre is expanding the already well-established benefits of oats to the microbiome.
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Seasonings ‘Made with Natural Ingredients’ are driving high impact and creating ultra-clean label opportunities for healthier snacks without compromising on taste, and manufacturers are set to reap the rewards.
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A flavour boost for low-fat snacks – a new innovation designed to put back taste in the front row and drive repeat purchase with the low-fat snacks segment.
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With the baking industry facing challenges including supply issues, ingredient price increases and the global cost of living crisis, flavour trends are becoming more key than ever.
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Global yeast manufacturer, Angel Yeast, seeks to advance the bakery industry with its high-quality, advantageous and user-friendly answer to many of today’s baking challenges.
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The Asian industrial bakery market is changing quickly. From sustainability and plant based, to reduced sugar and enhanced nutrition, the industrial bakery market sits at the intersection of multiple big trends that are redefining what consumers want....
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Inactive dry yeast is a natural dough relaxation agent that can improve dough quality of many different baking products, such as Danish bread, hamburger, pita bread or pizza.
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For the better part of a decade, brands have struggled to keep pace with consumers’ evolving attitudes around label-friendly formulation. While ingredients like modified starches have fallen out of favor, other newer – but still familiar – plant-sourced...
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A surprising new chia-based fiber delivers a better-for-you, clean ingredient for baked good formulations. This single ingredient can replace additives, as well as sugar and fat.
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In this pandemic age, we are seeing a major shift in not just consumer trends but their deep commitment to those trends. People are putting “their money where their mouth is” in supporting brands that are transparent in their environmentally friendly and...
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Analysts have been commenting on consumer eating habits during the pandemic. One of the most frequently commented upon behaviors is an uptick in snacking.
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Consumers long for good texture in their cakes and patisserie, but using fillings and traditional inclusions bring technical challenges. Learn how to address these
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With a nibble here and a nibble there, consumers are looking to fulfil their needs. Instead of the classical three meals a day, people enjoy more eating moments, with smaller portions and with a focus on nutrition and variety
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Potato chips have come a long way since the first mass produced varieties in the early 20th century. Since then, the product has taken on many different forms to cater to evolving consumer needs.
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An internet search for cryogenic processing is more likely to bring up references to engine cooling on the space shuttle rather than any mention of food processing
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New EU regulations on acrylamide in food are forcing food manufacturers to reduce acrylamide formation in their products. How can manufacturers realize this easily without changing their recipes?
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Whether it's a cake for a special occasion or a muffin for a midday snack, when consumers buy sweet baked goods, they expect a delicious treat every time.
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It’s clear consumers consider more of what goes into their food—which means you should too. Learn key considerations you need to know when producing cleaner-label foods.
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Transparent packaging that puts products on display can boost sales, so long as freshness and brand identity are protected.