Délifrance partnered with trend consultants Harris & Hayes and commission Nielsen to conduct a UK-wide retail study to find out what Brits want from bread and pastry, both at home and out of the home, when they want it and what will encourage them...
Mondelēz International has launched a food transparency programme in North America, which gives consumers insight into the journey of the white-winter wheat used in its Triscuit crackers from a coop of farmers’ fields in Michigan to where the crackers...
The latest conquest in Mondelez International’s aggressive acquisition journey is Chipita S.A., an Athens-headquartered food conglomerate that primarily caters to the central and eastern European markets, but also sells its products in more than 50 countries...
AB Mauri has introduced the PureCraft range of ‘technically superior and commercially strong products’ – the first phase of a confectionery platform designed to disrupt the UK and Ireland bakery landscape.
Pringles is embracing the summer heat with a sweet and spicy variant, along with the chance to win a tropical escape to either Hawaii or Mexico; Kettle Brand is also kicking off summer with some new flavours; Kellogg’s Special K has partnered with Black...
With the pandemic resulting in weight gain for many, Kamut International is taking the opportunity to highlight the benefits that its khorasan wheat can add.
The California Raisin Marketing Board has released a white paper that explores the functional benefits of using raisins as a fat and sugar replacer in sweet baked goods.
Crown Bakeries has expanded its geographic manufacturing footprint in the northeast of the US with the acquisition of Pennsylvania-based Michel's Bakery, a 123-year-old family business that produces sweet baked goods for leading consumer brands and...
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Italian confectionery and biscuit manufacturer Ferrero is amplifying its ownership of the sweet biscuit market with the acquisition of the Wagon Wheels and Jammie Dodger maker.
The global bakery supplier has refreshed its corporate image by paying tribute to the profession that has sustained its success for more than 30 years.
Today’s consumers are proactively seeking foods that are good for them and good for the world. Clean label is more than a trend; it’s becoming a mainstream expectation in all areas of the food industry. John Powers, marketing director, Snacking &...
Not long after probiotics became the big buzzword, prebiotics became a thing. More recently, postbiotics have begun circulating – and are now slated to be the next mega trend.
Cornwall-based Trewithen Dairy – particularly noted for its small batch Cornish clotted cream that has Protected Designation of Origin staus – has teamed up with Great British Bake Off (GBBO) star Martha Collinson to call on budding home bakers to create...
Ahead of World Baking Day on 17 May, the consumer-centric site run by baking ingredients provider The Silver Spoon has delved into the nation’s most beloved bakes and found that the humble Victoria sponge came out on top in a close-run survey.
McVitie’s owner pladis has announced plans to close an historic biscuit factory in Tollcross subject to consultation, which will result in the loss of almost 500 jobs.
Weston Foods’ first ever Bakeology Report reveals what we all know by now – that the pandemic has triggered a re-evaluation of food choices among consumers – but it also highlights the relevance that bakery continues to play in Americans’ lives.
The global ingredients supplier has acquired Leman Decoration Group – a Belgian producer of cake decorations, chocolate printings, sugar-based decorations and wafers – which will significantly expand its presence in the gourmet space.
Just because it’s almost swimsuit time, it doesn’t mean you have to give up snacking. It’s almost summertime, so many brands are rolling out guilt-free treats, along with fridge fillers and great ways to start the day.
The global player in the bakery ingredients business has acquired Wouters NV, a family business that has been based in Lokeren, has been active in the bakery ingredients, oils and frying fats sector since 1927.
The North American producer of chef-inspired cakes and desserts for the retail and foodservice sectors has been acquired by private equity firm Bain Capital Private Equity for an undisclosed amount.
Mondelēz International has posted 7.9% revenue growth in the first quarter with improving performance in its emerging markets – after achieving double-digit growth in Cadbury Dairy Milk along with high-single growth in Oreo.
Dawn Foods has expanded its portfolio of vegan ingredients with the launch of a range of gelatine-free Fonds that are quick to dissolve and designed to stabilise cream and mousse products.
Anticipating a rising demand for cheesecake, bakery solutions experts Zeelandia and FrieslandCampina have joined forces to craft a sustainable creation based on whey protein that they claim is a good contender to the iconic New York version.
German OEM specialist DTM Print has unveiled a manual feed option, along with custom food trays, for Eddie, the world’s first-and-only NSF and GMP-certified edible ink desktop printer for printing directly onto cookies.
Bimbo Bakeries USA has been given the 2021 Energy Star of the Year award by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Energy.
Nim’s Fruit Crisps is harvesting the goodness of Pink Lady apples; Livwell rolls out a Nutritional Yeast variant for its vegan fans; and Dr Oetker combines science with baking to get kids creating in the kitchen.
A survey into food waste in the UK bakery sector has found that while food waste is certainly a real issue, action to reduce it is sadly not a main item on the menu.
Private equity firm Falfurrias Capital Partners has made an undisclosed investment in the manufacturer that produces nearly a million honey buns daily, as well as enough doughnuts each year to circle the globe twice.
Brynwood Partners – which currently manages more than $1 billion of private equity capital for its limited partners – has added De Wafelbakkers to its growing portfolio of North American lower middle market companies.
Confectionery giant Mars Wrigley UK is attempting to digitise taste through a partnership with Google Cloud, which has resulted in the first ever Maltesers cake developed by artificial intelligence.
The bakery supplier said it is well on its way to reach its target to reduce, recycle and reuse all its packaging – using 100% recyclable materials – by the end of 2025.
2020 was a bumper year for biscuits – posting the strongest growth in more than five years – as lockdown saw shoppers add an extra packet of the biscuit aisle’s bestsellers to their trolleys.
New Zealand social enterprise The Cookie Project has announced it has generated more than 3,000 employment hours for its bakers, which all have a range of disabilities, including physical, sensory, cognitive and mental challenges.
Puratos has launched a global food tech venture – the first in the bakery, pastry and chocolate sector – to spur on healthier and more sustainable innovation.
