1-800-FLOWERS.com, Inc. has invested in its digital shopping experience with the addition of subscription services, personalized gifts, mystery boxes and a ‘gift finder’ that tailors results based on answers to three quick questions.
Los Angeles-based Platinum Equity has entered into exclusive negotiations with Qualium Investissement to acquire Biscuit International, the leading European manufacturer of private label sweet biscuits.
Frito-Lay has released another edition of its snack index, discovering that younger consumers prefer savory snacks while boomers retain their sweet tooth.
Pretzels get a makeover with Pop-Tarts, Krusteaz rolls out a raft of baking mixes and Made for Drink moves into mainstream. From tried-and-tested brand extensions to brand new launches, BakeryandSnacks scours the shelves to find out what’s trending.
BakeryandSnacks spoke with Lauren Egan, brand VP at Peckish, about how the product and positioning has evolved since launching earlier this year – from tweaking the front-of-pack call-outs to dipping into other flavors.
Researchers from the University of Belgrade have examined the large-scale production of biscuits fortified with apple pomace flour produced by a new low-cost drying method.
The extensive waste of bakery products and especially bread - one of the top 10 most wasted solid food items - is pushing demand demand for baked goods that stay fresher for longer.
Coeliac disease affects about one in 100 people in the UK – of which half a million are still undiagnosed – giving gluten free producers an extensive, and loyal customer base. And it’s growing.
The California company's refrigerated line of overnight oats in a cup – in flavors like Coconut & Cardamom and Coconut & Cacao – aims to shift the narrative away from bars, educating consumers about a potentially harmful chemical along the...
Akshay Kedari, research content developer for Global Market Insights notes that, while healthy breakfast foods and energy drinks have already garnered precedence, fruit snacks are getting popular among the masses.
‘Tis the season to be jolly – and we’ve scoured the shelves to find out what’s hot to warm the soul during these chilly winter months. Producers are upping the ante with bold flavour punches, guilt-free indulgences and treats for consumers with gluten...
Bunge Loders Croklaan (BLC) will be debuting a 100% sustainable non-hydrogenated shea margarine, specifically designed to create light and crispy baked goods, at this year’s Food Ingredients Europe.
Private equity firm Butterfly has acquired a majority stake in Orgain to expand the nutrition specialist’s portfolio further into convenience snacking.
