Banana bread has undoubtedly become the official comfort food of the coronavirus lockdown and GoNanas has mixed it up with four bake at home variants; Podberry locks in wider distribution across Scotland for its pea-based snacks; Little Debbie allows...
The Federal Association of the German Confectionery Industry (BDSI) has criticised the German government and EU over its handling of the trade dispute between the EU and the United States.
Renowned TV chef Julia Child couldn’t have penned the world’s passion for the soft, sweet, indulgent treat more aptly. BakeryandSnacks celebrates Cake Week (August 31-September 6) by examining what consumers really want when it comes to their favourite...
Despite a recent YouGov poll revealing that 47% of UK consumers are more likely to spend their money with a brand whose loyalty scheme they are a part of, businesses often fail to introduce effective systems, writes Frederick Szydlowski, CMO and co-founder...
Mexican bakery giant Grupo Bimbo, Hostess Brand, Japan’s Yamazaki Baking and Flowers Foods are reportedly among those still circling as possible buyers for the beleaguered Swiss-Irish frozen baked goods group.
Kellogg’s is making it easier for parents to show their support to their kids returning/starting school; Walmart is getting spooky for the trick or treat season, and pladis is rolling out some festive favourites and fresh innovations to celebrate Christmas.
Enhancing products with dairy permeate is gaining traction, especially in the bakery sector, with one in four bakery products launched last year containing the high-lactose, mineral rich ingredient, according to the US Dairy Export Council (USDEC).
Kröner-Stärke has launched a range of spelt gluten, starches, flours and pregelatinized starches to allow producers to capitalise on the growing popularity of ancient grains as consumers embrace clean label.
Chris Hook, Free From director of Warburtons, says the demand for free from is clearly here to stay, but the expectations of anyone following a gluten-free diet – whether for medical reasons or just a lifestyle choice – remain demanding … and so they...
Rudi’s Organic Bakery and Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery – acquired by the owner of the €100m Irish brand Promise Gluten Free in May – has appointed Brian McGuire as its new president and CEO with a mandate to reassert the US company as a leader in the organic...
Two Magpies Bakery – which operates four artisan bakeries across the UK – has inaugurated a purpose-built bake school in Suffolk, designed to teach new skills and share trade secrets of artisan baking.
Hostess Brands’ recently opened Innovation Lab in Lenexa, Kansas – designed to develop differentiated products through sensory and focus group tests – underscores the American baking company’s ongoing commitment to consumer insight-driven innovation.
Hostess Brands has topped consensus revenue estimates four times over the past four quarters, again surpassing the Zachs Consensus Estimate by 1.38% for the quarter ended June 2020.
Mezcla rolls out its flagship range of vegan, gluten-free protein bars designed to foster a love of art and a celebration of diversity within the next generation; Gerber releases Organic BabyPops for little ones learning to self-feed; Sara Lee introduces...
Summertime and the living is easy: Cheez-It and House Wine, along with Cape Cod Potato Chips and Samuel Adams, team up to release limited edition summer-ready snacks to be paired with beverages; Treat Me Sweet Co creates a bespoke range of exotic French...
Denbighshire bakery Henllan Bread has secured a contract to supply a major supermarket chain in Qatar following its participation in a virtual trade webinar hosted by the Welsh government during lockdown to help local businesses explore new ways of expanding...
Grupo Bimbo posted record net sales for the second quarter, due to outstanding growth volumes in North America, its biggest market, which posted a 36% growth in peso terms and 11.5% in dollar terms.
With fears of a second wave of the virus mounting, consumers are looking to make improvements to their diets to maximise their health and reduce vulnerability to illness, opening opportunities for bakery producer, writes Mike Hughes, head of Research...
A recent study analysed recent advances to improve the quality of gluten-free bread, focusing not only on the latest conventional ingredients and innovative approaches to replace the gluten-network, but also on technological and processes methods that...
Informa Markets’ Global Licensing Group – organisers of Brand Licensing Europe (BLE 2020) – has transitioned the 2020 even to a never-before-seen virtual celebration of the business of brand licensing, in partnership with industry trade association Licensing...
Sensient Flavors has published its latest ‘Trends to Taste’ flavour collection depicting current factors affecting consumers’ mindset and behaviour to provide inspiration for on trend bakery and snack launches.
Krusteaz has launched Energizing Oat Bites Mix that require no baking; Nature’s Eats is rolling out a propriety almond flour; and UK bakery Patisserie Valerie has created a Thank You Cake for people to show their appreciation during these unprecedented...
UK-based bakery giant Warburtons has formed a joint venture (JV) with independent business accelerator Mission Ventures to provide financial and mentoring support to UK bakery businesses that are willing to challenge the status quo and bring fresh ideas...
We’ve scoured the four corners of the earth to bring you an exciting and exotic selection of treats – from South Korean, Kellogg’s has released a green onion-flavoured Chex cereal, Jammie Dodgers are again available in vegan variants in the UK and, across...
The 100-year-old bakery manufacturer and ingredients supplier has unveiled its ecommerce platform that gives its retail bakery customers across the US on-demand access to supplies.
As lockdown eases and foodservice outlets begin to reopen, packaging has never been more important – especially for the artisanal sector, writes foodservice packaging specialist Kevin Curran.
The sustainable plant-based edible oils and fats specialist will inaugurate its first Creative Studio in Istanbul in Q3, a dedicated workspace designed to accelerate customer innovation in the growing Middle East/North African markets, while adhering...
The UK foodservice wholesaler – which supplies everything from baked goods to snacks and Red Tractor accredited and MSC certified foodstuffs – has announced another milestone in its goal to reduce carbon emissions by 30% by 2025.
The global manufacturer of ingredients for the bakery, patisserie and chocolate sectors has teamed with Bakeronline to help bakers increase service to customers while respecting government lockdowns and ongoing social distancing challenges.
The Craft Bakers Association (CBA) – which represents approximately 500 bakery businesses in England, Wales and Northern Ireland – reports the sector has become very dynamic on the back of the coronavirus outbreak.
Pringles and pladis have upped the flavour stake ante with two new offerings, Sainsbury’s is championing Pep & Lekker’s Seed Snacks, Barnana continues to upcycle ‘imperfect’ fruit and Bakedin gets boozy with its kits.
Corbion has been granted a European patent for its fruit ferments containing natural organic acids and other flavour compounds, which can be used in bakery applications, as well as meats, sauces and dressings.
BakeryandSnacks has enlisted Chris Hook, business director of Warburtons Gluten Free, on its on its Editorial Advisory Board, which will enable the site to maintain its position at the coalface of news, regulations, new product development and technological...
The Scottish bakers association has released a best practice guide to help bakers reopen or increase their activities safely as lockdown measures start to ease.
The bakery manufacturer and ingredients supplier has donated $50,000 on behalf of the bakers who continually strive to have a positive impact on their community.
The global ingredients specialist has launched a dietary fibre in the US that will help manufacturers answer consumer demand for snacks that support digestive health.
As American celeb chef and 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives' pressenter Guy Fieri says, ‘we’re heading for flavourtown’ with a range of snacks that pack a ton of flavour, including a limited edition concept combining two best-selling flavours into...
While many of the UK’s family-owned and run artisanal bakeries have been hard hit by the coronavirus outbreak, several have modified their business models to ensure their freshly-baked treats continue to get out to consumers.
The US baked goods manufacturer is expanding its portfolio of products categories with the acquisition of a plant in Georgia from Speciality Bakers for an undisclosed amount.
ZenB and ChicP are sustainable snack brands committed to fighting the good cause; Peacasa is inviting you to take part in the birth of its innovation; and Davina Steel and Good Dee’s capitalise on the at-home baking trend that’s at all-time high.
At the beginning of this unprecedented health crisis, Grupo Bimbo set up the ‘Bimbo Contigo’ (Bimbo With You) initiative to assist those affected by the pandemic, including a 270 million pesos (US$11.32m) pledge to support Mexico’s health sector and other...
The coronavirus outbreak has brought out the inner baker in many of us, with the number of people searching ‘bread’ and ‘cookies’ hitting an all-time high and encouraging big brand names to release their treasured recipes.
Scottish Bakers has welcomed the four month extension of the UK government’s furlough scheme, which ought to relieve some pressure for struggling small to medium-sized bakery businesses in Scotland hard hit by the coronavirus outbreak.
The Mexican bakery giant saw increased demand for its baked goods – especially in the last two weeks of March – as consumers stocked up for the coronavirus lockdown.
