Hot on the heels of the announcement that it is acquiring Hostess Brands, the JM Smucker Company said it is divesting the Seattle-based nut and trail mix producer under a focused ‘portfolio and resource optimisation’ plan to support continued growth.
The UK Government backs the Superloaf entrepreneur to help tackle obesity problem; Equii expands its portfolio to allow consumers to have ‘the best of both worlds’; Sourhouse encourages home bakers ‘to sourdough’; Real Bread Campaign wants to put some...
CoLab Tech is is designed to build a venture pipeline of early-stage snack brands focused on ideas that address tech-driven processes, sustainability and other priority areas for the Oreo maker.
The ‘Kraken’ - the world’s most advanced palm nut de-sheller; scaling up Madagascar’s spice and herb value chains to benefit poor households; and a disease-free potato strain to combat Africa’s potato shortage are among the winners of Generation Africa’s...
The global bakery manufacturer has expanded its Pak Perfect Non-Sticky range with an groundbreaking icing that is patent-pending and delivers perfectly iced treats, even when packaged.
The world is currently fraught with uncertainties, ranging from economic and political instability to the ongoing threat of climate change and supply chain shortages. Along with the ever-present shadow of Covid-19, these factors are impacting people’s...
The acquisition by private equity firm Roark Capital is one of the biggest acquisitions in fast food history, following Inspire Brands’ $11.3bn purchase of Dunkin’ in October 2020. Roark also owns Inspire.
The Lay’s and Cheetos maker has earmarked a substantial investment in the Southeast Asia island nation over a 10-year period and has broken ground for a new snack factory in the West Java town of Cikarang.
Following a year of growth in 2022, the American arm of the global bakery café franchise has opened another 20 new outlets and finalised 66 new franchise agreements, with almost 50 cafés in various stages of construction.
With 20% of serious allergic reactions to food happen while a child is at school, Just Love notes an increasing need for education within schools - among teaching staff, catering teams and pupils - to ensure ‘they are truly a fear-free, inclusive space...
The ability to quickly adapt to customer demands and embrace new technologies are what separate global food and beverage leaders from the rest of the pack.
Technological advancements have opened seemingly infinite possibilities for innovation within the snack and bakery industry. We’re in a new era of food manufacturing with the ability to create a more connected experience for consumers and more efficient...
BeyondSKU CPG Accelerator has announced the five startups for its upcoming Fall ’23 track, including woman-owned Dam Good English Muffins that’s committed to revolutionising the English muffin market and Pinsa Love, which provides pizzeria-quality pizza...
The bio-based ingredients company - which is pioneering a proprietary upcycling process - has cut the ribbon on a new facility dedicated to the production of food-grade ingredient samples in compliance with FDA regulations.
The waffle expert has again collaborated with the spirit specialists from Sugarlands Distilling Co. to introduce a brunch-inspired cream liqueur: Eggo Brunch in a Jar Sippin' Cream.
The two, separated entities of the Battle Creek, Michigan-headquartered behemoth have unveiled their respective strategies, capital structures and financial outlooks ahead of the split during the fourth quarter of 2023.
ofi (olam food ingredients) has opened a herb processing facility in Egypt, culinary-centric Griffith Foods has renewed its contract as a Worldchefs Global Partner; and Univar Solutions and Kalsec have strengthened their collaboration in Europe.
Applications are now open for EIT Food’s latest Proof of Concept Call, which aims to foster a positive impact on society through public engagement initiatives that enhance consumer trust, improve health outcomes and reduce the environmental impacts of...
Cravings - the baking mix and lifestyle brand born from Chrissy Teigen’s award-winning cookbooks - has tapped CPG veteran, foodie and mom Danyel O’Connor to serve as CEO, tasked to grow its focus areas of crave-worthy content, community and commerce.
The independent UK bakery chain has opened a new bakery in Truro, with another five sites in development: in Canterbury, Salisbury, Harrogate, Norwich and Cheltenham.
Following this disclosure in court filings, Patriot said it had taken voluntary corrective action to ensure Wahlburgers pickles currently on supermarket shelves were sodium benzoate-free.
The global hotel behemoth has collaborated with black-owned, women-led, allergy-friendly disruptor Partake Foods to produce the new cookie to ensure that every guest can experience its unique welcome at check-in.
From pickled strawberries to black tahini and the complex heat of ethic spices, the subscription-based healthy snack producer contends that staying on top of flavour trends will be key in grabbing a piece of the $100bn action.
The global snacking giant has expanded its ‘All-In with Frito-Lay’ initiative through a $400,000 contribution to the Women’s Sports Foundation (WSF), a US non-profit that expands access and opportunities for girls and women in sports.
There are some really exciting developments happening in the composite flour space - particularly coming out of South Africa, Ethiopia and Pakistan - brought to light through MC Mühlenchemie’s Composite Flour Awards to mark its 100th anniversary.
For the first time in its history, the snacking giant’s Greenhouse Accelerator Programme is focused on supporting emerging Hispanic businesses that have the potential to bring forth transformative solutions to improve consumer experience, sustainability...
The ingredients specialist is returning to the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) annual event and expo (Chicago, 16-19 July) to showcase its suite of science-based phosphate solutions, which address the most pressing of consumer demands: food waste.
The award-winning Northwest bakery is going back to the future by introducing the bread truck, once a commonplace and essential part of daily life across the UK.
While food security, health and sustainability continue to shape the food landscape, consumers are still demanding a sensory experience, which means there is a growing need for expanded protein choices that can be incorporated into bakery and snacks....
The ingredients supplier has developed a concentrated mix that helps bakers to create a varied brioche portfolio, including traditional, plant-based or lower fat items, all featuring a soft, moist crumb and long-lasting freshness.
In partnership with Food Standards Scotland (FSS), Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland has developed the Healthier Bakery Fund, which provides funding of up to £5,000 to support health reformulation of sweet and savoury bakery products. But to be...
A survey by the Craft Bakers Association (CBA) provides valuable insight in understanding bakery shoppers, what gets them across the threshold, what concerns them and ‘the issues that might help us understand a little bit more about what we, as an industry,...
Beyond baked beans on toast and pork pies, there is (arguably) a no more quintessentially British snack than potato crisps - with the UK grazing (snackification) culture hardwired to tuck into more than six billion packs each year (around 150 bags per...
T. Hasegawa USA is ramping up its mission to ‘make life taste better’ through next gen tech innovations that not only perfectly replicate the flavours of nature, but pinpoint specific nuances, which could be a game-changer in getting your baked treat...
The breakfast cereal giant has joined forces with one of the largest chocolate manufacturers in the world to launch Kellogg’s Hershey’s Chocos on the Indian market.
Soaring energy and ingredient prices, the cost of living crisis, labour shortages and the UK Government’s HFSS regulations - the craft bakery sector has been bombarded with one challenge after another. However, Karen Dear, recently appointed CEO of the...
PepsiCo said the £58m investment - the snacking giant’s biggest in the UK for 25 years - will help secure the future of the Leicester factory and position the Walkers brand for further growth in the long term.
The snacks sector continues to make a massive impact on the US economy, employing 395,000 workers in direct and allied sectors, generating $15 billion in wages and contributing $11 billion in tax revenue.
From 100% sustainably sourced palm oil to slashing food waste internally by 25% to upping the diversity mix across its executive leadership, the Oreo maker is on track with its mission to lead the future of more sustainable snacking.
