The animated silver screen has some of the finest pedigree of villainous, swashbuckling and adorable characters – from Cruella De Vil to Star Wars’ BB8 to the inimitable Minions – enticing on board some of the major breakfast cereal and snack producers.
Public health researchers studied more than 43,000 adults over the course of 17 years and found the American diet has improved slightly but saturated fat remains an issue.
The company's scientists have developed a series of wheat varietals through traditional breeding methods that provide functional benefits like high fiber content, extended shelf life or reduced gluten. Arcadia debuted these ingredients in the form...
The almond processor held an opening ceremony for the expansion of its now-52,000-square-foot facility in September, which houses an integrated line for processing whole nuts and dry roasting.
Mintel research has revealed organic products launches with free from and ethical claims have experienced impressive growth over the past decade, especially in Europe.
After five years in business, the milling and grain specialist has rearranged its corporate leadership, modernized several of its aging mills and expanded its portfolio. CEO Dan Dye shared details of forthcoming plans at the International Baking Industry...
Cape Cod is donating 5% of proceeds from a limited edition potato chip variant to breast cancer research, Cereal Partners Worldwide are promoting digestive wellness, Nestlé gets into the Christmas spirit and Taco Bell is turning up the heat with tortilla...
A UK study has discredited the perception that following a gluten-free approach could help improve the health of people who do not suffer from celiac disease.
Verity Clifton, applications technologist at specialist ingredients company Thew Arnott, looks at the challenges facing food makers of vegan products regarding texture and sugar.
Kind is pulling its line of better-for-you fruit snacks – made without dyes – from store shelves because of poor sales, noting kids ‘prefer to eat snacks that resemble candy gems.’
Healthy Food Ingredients (HFI) has doubled the number of eligible 'speciality' products available through its online system, which it launched earlier this year, noting across-the-board interest in unique ingredients.
French pâtissier Tipiak has released a selection of gluten-free fruity macarons – a first for the UK hospitality sector; Eaton Hemp has rolled out whole hemp seed snacks for those looking for a nutritionally dense option; an Kellogg’s RXBAR has debuted...
Smart Baking Company, which focuses on high-fiber, low-calorie breads and other refrigerated or frozen baked goods, will nearly double its production facilities by 2020.
The segment – currently valued around $9m – will reach $24m by 2025 as consumers expand further into health-conscious, better-for-you choices, according to Research and Markets.
Researchers analyzed the gluten intake of more than 6,000 genetically predisposed children and found a 6% to 7% risk level for every additional gram of gluten consumed.
Soft pretzels elicit a characteristic aroma that is markedly different from other baked goods, but scientific data on this is scarce, prompting researchers to pinpoint the odorants responsible.
The massive show will bring thousands of baking industry and supply chain professionals to Las Vegas, September 8-11. Here’s a taste of what to expect from the show’s focus on craft and getting back to baking’s roots.
Exhibitors use IBIE as a launching pad for their latest advancements and this year, attendees will not be disappointed with the extensive array of novel products.
An $8 million injection of Series B funding led by MAW Investments will help turbocharge plant-based snack company Biena Snacks’ already fast growth by empowering it to expand its marketing team at the same time it expands distribution of its new Chickpea...
Eurostar Commodities has launched a Gluten Free Chapati Flour in 1.5kg and 3kg bags in Medium Brown, White and Wholemeal, and will launch another wholemeal variety in January 2020.
Mandala Special Foods, whose products are guaranteed free from 20 major allergens, has been attracting the interest of major food companies such as M. Dias Branco, Danone and Unilever. We caught up with its founder to find out more.
Where Food Comes From – which provides independent, third-party verification of food production practices in North America – has launched the ‘Gluten Free by WFCF’ standard.
Lenny & Larry’s has hit the airwaves with three commercials focused on the taste and nutritional value of its protein- and fiber-packed snacks – its first national ad campaign since the brand's 1993 launch.
Researchers from the University of Queensland (UQ) have developed a superfood bread using Australian native bush ingredients harvested by Aboriginal communities.
The Tosi SuperBites maker has appointed Keith Neumann as president and chief operating officer to build the Tosi brand and accelerate growth in the US and globally.
The mixed flour puff – manufactured by Pure Nature Foods, a producer specializing in grain-based snack formulations – blends California almonds with familiar snack flavors and probiotics.
Bengaluru-based Croitre Millet is setting up an office in France following the approval of its millet premixes by the Laboratoire D’essais Des Materiels Et Produits Alimentaires (LEMPA).
From probiotics to vitamin D to macronutrients, bakery and snack producers are highlighting their commitment to help consumers stay on the straight and narrow with a slew of health-enhanced NPDs.
Gluten free is one of the most popular diet trends around the world, but the number of people who actually need to avoid gluten for medical reasons is relatively small. Today, one in five people reduce or eliminate gluten from their diet because they...
The US’s Flavor Extracts Manufacturers Association (FEMA) has issued GRAS approval for Vitosa natural flavors, a new line of stevia products from HB Natural Ingredients.
The UK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has ratified a new law following the well-publicized death of a teenager from anaphylactic shock from an undeclared ingredient on a Pret a Manger baguette.
As snacking occasions abound, the Almond Board of California (ABC) has committed to promoting the sustainability and usefulness of the world’s favorite nut.
This month, we are placing oyster mushrooms, activated nuts and seeds, and probiotics in the spotlight, along with the indulgence of Jaffa cakes and a mega stuff Oreo O’s cereal.
The North American brand of European food, packaging and real estate conglomerate Pak Group has launched Bellarise Semi-Dry Yeast (SDY), which promises to enhance unfermented frozen (UFF) dough performance.
GoodMills Innovation has invested extensively in cereal ingredients that provide snacks with additional health benefits to enable producers to keep ahead of the rapidly changing snacking scenario.
The frozen baked snack brand has expanded beyond its flagship product, Brazilian cheese bites, in its quest to become a more holistic Latin American food company.
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has released its updated guide to help manufacturers adhere to EU and UK labeling laws for gluten-free packaged goods.
A new collective of research has found consumers are drawn more to claims based on the presence of something good like ‘high in protein,’ than the absence of something bad like ‘low in sugar.’
Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) has introduced two organic flours to its complementary range of organic and grain-based products, to enable customers meet increasing consumer demand for clean label products.
