Gluten-free & Allergens

Best Alternativa is spearheading the gluten-free movement in the Ukraine. Pic: Best Alternativa

EBRD helps pioneer spearhead Ukraine’s gluten-free movement

By Gill Hyslop

Best Alternativa was creating rice-based products long before the gluten-free trend took root in Ukraine, spearheading the movement in the region with backing from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

BFF Limited produces around 150 million Christmas mince pies annually. Pic: BFF

The Christmas mince pie trends of 2021

By Gill Hyslop

While the rest of the UK enjoyed the summer, ambient cake and dessert manufacturer BBF Limited (BBF) were gearing up and preparing around 150 million mince pies for the upcoming festivities.

All the winners of the BIA 2021 awards. Pic: British Baker

Bakery Oscars: The BIA winners of 2021

By Gill Hyslop

From the UK’s best bakes, we reveal the winners that took the cake at the dazzling events ceremony hosted by Strictly Come Dancing’s Craig Revel Horwood at the Royal Lancaster in London on 21 October.

Davina Steel produces a range of gluten free baked goods from a purpose-built commercial bakery in East Anglia. Pic: Davina Steel Gluten Free

Davina Steel Gluten Free’s export sales soar

By Gill Hyslop

While the UK has seen supply chain issues and shortages in the food sector, gluten free bakery brand Davina Steel is experiencing a massive surge in export orders.

Gluten-free mix for churros or choux pastry with Palsgaard OilBinder 01 and Emulpals 115. Pic: Palsgaard

Getting the same rise out of free from cake mixes

By Gill Hyslop

Today’s consumers have a far more diverse set of wants and needs than ever before, but they still want an indulgent treat. And while they’re expecting it to be vegan, gluten-free, egg-free, dairy-free or plant-based, they are not prepared to compromise...

Almonds are nutritious, gluten-free and vegan, making them an ideal addition for free from treats. Pic: GettyImagesmarekuliasz

Ontrend almonds tick the free from box in every way

By Gill Hyslop

Consumers – especially the younger set – are seeking out healthier food options that contain fewer ingredients and less involved processing, but still deliver on taste and texture. Blue Diamond Growers is stepping up to the mark with a series of products...

Pic: GettyImages/Kateryna Bibro

Healthy Snacking free-to-attend webinar

By Gill Hyslop

BakeryandSnacks’ Healthy Snacking webinar is tapping some of the best minds the sector has to offer to explore what healthy snacking means to consumers and the industry.

Innovative bread formulations can help consumers attain their health and wellness aims. Pic: GettyImages/artJazz

Gut health brings bakery out of the low-carb shadow

By Gill Hyslop

Bread is poised for a healthy revival. From gut health to personalised nutrition, innovative product development is paving the way to a new era of opportunity for industrial bakers.

There is a rising demand for better-for-you bakery treats. Pic: GettyImages/lucielang

The three key criteria to meet the better-for-you bakery trend

By Gill Hyslop

While the health trend has been gaining momentum for several years, it has certainly been given impetus by the pandemic. Today’s consumer is increasingly moving away from considering food as simply a caloric need to something that could add functional...

Pic: Glanbia Nutritionals

Guest article

Snacking trends and beyond

By Gill Hyslop

The pandemic has impacted where individuals snack, but the occasion has continued to thrive at home, with many reverting to it more often. Tara Bane, EMEA marketing manager at Glanbia Nutritionals looks at the cultural shift throughout 2021.

Silver Hills sprouted bread is plant-based, non-GMO and glyphosate-free. Pic: Silver Hills

Silver Hills moves into D2C space with The Oven Door

By Gill Hyslop

The acclaimed Canadian sprouted whole grains bakery has launched a direct-to-consumer ecommerce platform that will deliver its ‘healthier living’ plant-based, non-GMO products across the US.

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