UK biscuit giant pladis has told workers it will cut hundreds of jobs at the Aintree plant near Liverpool, but disputes union claims it will happen in the run up to this Christmas.
The better-for-you snacks sector in Asia Pacific will need to step up its focus on product functionality and freshness if it is to build on the boom it has enjoyed in recent years.
Following a mix up with quantities of ingredients, the UK bakery group created a giant Italian sweet bread – associated with Christmas and instantly recognisable for its tall, domed shape – which it believes will be a whopping hit with consumers, too.
Consumer research by Tate & Lyle reveals almost half of 18-34-year-olds across the UK and Europe tuck into a sweet or savoury baked treat daily. A third of consumers aged 34 and above are doing the same.
Cargill-owned Aalst Chocolate is putting “substantial investment” into insights-driven R&D, customised products, and strengthening of its bean-to-bar supply chain to push growth in Asia and beyond.
Post Holdings will remain under the leadership of interim CEO Jeff Zadoks for the foreseeable future as CEO Robert Vitale undergoes radiation and chemotherapy for a recently discovered and removed malignant tumor.
Peering, scratching, sniffing, tasting, debating - that was our job for the day and what the entries in the World Championship Scotch Pie Awards had to undergo during the judging process held in Dunfermline, Scotland, last week.
The world’s largest bakery manufacturer recently held its first Global Sustainability Summit at its head office in Mexico to review best practices, measure the progress of its Sustainability Strategy and devise plans for cooperative initiatives.
After two consecutive years of deficit in conjunction with the expectation of another negative for the current season, cocoa futures in London and New York have continued to be bullish as demand for chocolate remains high, pushing up prices in the face...
Middle Eastern food and beverage heavyweight Agthia has pledged to focus more investment into the digitalisation of its business as well as the creation of new snacking innovations in order to sustain the positive growth and profitability seen in the...
Chuza was announced the grand prize winner of the inaugural edition of PepsiCo’s Greenhouse Accelerator focused on supporting emerging Hispanic businesses.
Snacking giant Mondelez has highlighted continued strong demand for its snack brands such as Oreo and Cadbury in emerging markets as key to its Q3 profitability, playing down threats from cheaper supermarket private label products.
FDA’s massive reorganization to create a proposed unified Human Foods Program under one leader who will report directly to the agency’s commissioner may not be finalized until next June, but the program’s first Deputy Commissioner James ‘Jim’ Jones isn’t...
Myna Snacks is the collaboration between experts in digital lifestyle, CPG and startup incubation, and is focused on making the ‘most craveable, poppable and feel-good snacks for every consumer - whether spending time on and off screens.
Nestle India has launched a variety of new products focused on millets as a key ingredient this year, in an effort to increase consumer acceptance and awareness via familiar product formats while also aligning with the Indian government’s International...
Disappointing news for European grocery enthusiasts as Mintel reveals the share of brand-new food and drink products hitting stores has plummeted by almost 50% in the past decade.
Over the past 12 years, the 200-year-old miller has orchestrated a million tonnes of wheat delivered by cargo ship into Kirkcaldy Harbour - the equivalent of removing 70,000 trucks off the road.
Oreo is encouraging fans to deck the halls early, Hot Pockets is offering a sizzling cash reward, EggoVac has launched a first-of-its-kind waffle-inspired robotic vacuum, while Doritos has introduced the world’s first ‘crunch-cancelling’ tech that lets...
The flavours and colours that ADM forecasts to trend in 2024 break with tradition and represent the consumer resolve to boldly choose products that appeal to their personal values - with an unapologetic abandon for the flavours they deem tasty and the...
Scientists from the Beneo Institute have demonstrated that the intake of the prebiotic dietary fibre oligofructose promotes a significant increase in Bifidobacteria in the gut, which in turn, plays an important role on mental health.
A majority of consumers are less likely to consider non-GMO or organic claims in their purchase decisions, but millennials and Gen Z consumers are more likely to seek out products with Non-GMO Project and USDA Organic labels than older cohorts, as Hans...
North Carolina law enforcement has seized $170,000 worth of counterfeit snacks that look deceptively like the well-known mega brands, but being infused with THC, could be highly dangerous for children.
An industry-led coalition has been formed to help millers produce adequately fortified staples to tackle the nutrition crisis gripping the globe. Millers who join Millers for Nutrition and commit to improving the nutritional quality of their food will...
PepsiCo has highlighted collaborations with entrepreneurs as a ‘vital’ part of its strategy to achieve sustainable operations in the APAC region, amid the crowning of its regional Greenhouse Accelerator champion.
Shoppers see the potential of AI to better manage grocery budgets and reduce food waste, but many are not sold on the potential of self-driving technology or customer service chatbots, dunnhumby shared in its latest Consumer Trends Tracker report.
The global nutrition specialist has launched an enzyme solution that delivers longer-lasting softness, freshness and moistness perception over the shelf life of a sweet bakery treat.
The Boulder, Colorado-based better-for-all snack producer has achieved its B Corp certification, marking another milestone on its journey towards being and doing better in all it does.
The report recommends that USDA update the sugar program's trade rules, providing the USDA more flexibility to bring more sugar into the market when needed by manufacturers and small businesses. Alliance for Fair Sugar Policy agrees it’s “time to...
The report - the third annual collab between the association and Media Energy - includes Fedima’s Annual Industry Update, with pieces on Front-of-Pack nutrition labelling, responsible sourcing and communication trends.
Kansas State University has been awarded $22m from the US Agency for International Development (USAID) to chart an ambitious and collaborative approach to build the climate resilience of four of the world’s most consumed cereals - but the challenges are...
Sweden-based green-tech startup Enjay produces technology which can prevent heat waste. This can not only help businesses save a great deal of money, but reduce their carbon dioxide emissions as well.
The environmental impact results from Unilever’s first set of regenerative agriculture projects in Spain, Italy, and the US have been dug up, with findings suggesting boons for food resilience and environmental sustainability.
Private-label brands are tapping into viral TikTok moments to resonate with Gen Z consumers, as many of these shoppers are willing to switch brands, Ansie Collier, global director of innovation at MMR Research, shared during a recent webinar.
Consumers’ relationship with food continues to evolve through diets that target more specific needs while simultaneously shifting how they define healthy, according to results from the International Food Information Council (IFIC) Food and Health survey.
Israeli vegan food producers, private chefs and volunteers have united to fuel frontline soldiers and evacuees with nutritious free from meals; the IBIS Rice Conservation Co has enlisted wildlife TV presenter Chris Packham as brand ambassador; 84.51°...
The bakery market is remaining resilient in the face of continued market pressures, as merger and acquisition (M&A) activity remains strong in 2023, Craig Gibson, managing director at TM Capital, shared during an International Dairy Deli Bakery Association...
Markets have been shaped by a prevailing theme of uncertainty and worry - war, pandemic, price inflation and growing pressures on food systems - resulting in a sharper consumer focus on protecting their physical and emotional wellbeing.
The Northern Ireland bakery - launched amidst COVID in 2020, but capitalising on a 50-year baking heritage - is creating 12 new jobs at its based near Magherafelt following a significant win to supply Tesco.
One of the benefits of being a member of the Craft Bakers Association (CBA) is the reduced rates it offers on a wide range of business-critical training courses, this time on two key industry topics.
The European snacks market has been pummelled by soaring production costs, supply chain challenges, labour shortages and falling volume sales, however, recently appointed president Sandy Iagallo believes the future looks bright for the sector that is...
As free from brands spot long-term growth potential, a perpetual debate is reigniting: is it best for these products to be in separate or standard aisles?
When rethinking packaging, London-based Notpla turns to fruit for inspiration. Just like fruit peel, the start-up’s plant-based plastic alternatives are naturally biodegradable, and some can even be consumed whole ‘like a cherry tomato’.
Dark chocolate “can be contaminated with lead and cadmium, two heavy metals linked to serious health problems,” Consumer Reports warned this week, referencing its 2022 test of 23 chocolate brands; while the National Confectioner Association reaffirms...
Health and wellbeing remain at the forefront of snack marketing, with guilt-free pleasures, plant-based options, traditional flavours and adaptogenic ingredients expected to lead the sector into the new year.
After a year-long review, the EIT Food Protein Diversification Think Tank has published a new policy brief on protein diversification - but remains open to additional input from others to transition the industry’s strong dependence on resource-intensive...
There is widespread public support for a universal eco-label to be introduced for food products, with more than two-thirds of consumers across Europe saying they would use such a tool to help them make more sustainable choices, according to a new pan-European...
