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.
Glow-in-the-dark with Oreos; go a-wandering and fall in love with Kashi; get serious about soil and the environment with Crunch Instinct; and snack on vegan treats crafted by trained Swiss patissiers: we scour the shelves to see what’s new and exciting.
Barilla’s has opened the $65m expansion of its in Ames, Iowa, which now has the capacity to produce 200k metric tons annually, including gluten-free and wholewheat pastas.
Kids' snacks get the better-for-you treatment with the help of chickpeas and butternut squash, along with allergen-friendly labels for parents' peace of mind; veggie crisps (chips) omit the usual carbs; and hot peppers find their way into bagels...
The grain, oil and pulse supplier has launched a digital storefront to support producers seeking non-GMO ingredients – including its Suntava Purple Corn – in quantities under 4k pounds.
This month, BakeryandSnacks has scoured the shelves to find products that celebrate spring, with its cornucopia of vibrant colors and tastes, and lighter, healthier eating.
The easy-bake brand, owned by Continental Mills, added two gluten-free cake mixes, plus a mix for pancakes and chocolate chip cookies to its portfolio to satiate consumers ‘clamoring’ for allergen-friendly products.
Fruits have their day with Cheerios, tortilla chips get a makeover and chocolate pretzels become part of a full-fledged snack mix: Our roundup of what's new on the shelf this spring.
Native Snacks is riding the wave for plant-based snacks and believes its puffed lotus seed range will open the door for other globally inspired, better-for-you snacks.
Cargill has developed a range of plant-based lecithins that assist bread producers formulate clean label and allergen-free production without compromising on functionality.
The founder of Rebel Mylk acquired London-based Ape Snacks, which produces rice-based puffs and coconut snacks, and fruit and vegetable chips startup Emily Crisps, creating a new snacking company.
Today, there is a plethora of natural and free-from choices in baked goods and snacks on shelf today, meaning competition in the gluten-free category is heating up, forcing manufacturers to diversify and innovate.
This week’s roundup of delectable goodies ranges from healthy oat and granola options with added functionalities, new breakfast formats, a nod to spring that allows consumers to express their ‘peepsonalities’ and an edible salute to the new emperor of...
Eat Your Coffee has launched the bite-sized version of its vegan, gluten-free, caffeinated bites to coincide with the 26.2 days leading up to one of the world’s most popular marathons on April 15. Sales will benefit Fresh Truck, a mobile market that delivers...
The gluten-free market has tapered off in the past five years as consumer tastes evolve and nutritionists recommend a diet higher in whole grains. However, for three million Americans who are celiacs or gluten-intolerant, the medical reality of a gluten-free...
Consumers are embracing snacks made with love and care for both themselves and the environment, that are also convenient and accessible, support society as a whole, and make them feel engaged. This month, we round up some of the snacks we believe fit...
Rule Breaker Snacks, one of the first companies in PepsiCo’s incubator program, asked fans to chip in to a Kickstarter campaign to boost production of its new bite-sized brownie snack.
The Florida-based better-for-you foods producer’s Cinnamon Pecan Granola Cereal has vaulted past some of the biggest cereal brands in the US to grab top spot on Amazon.
Canadian food producer GoGo Quinoa has begun production of its organic and gluten-free cookies and snacks, following a $1.6m investment in state-of-the-art production lines.
A group of international researchers have developed a new wheat variety that is safe to be consumed by people who suffer from celiac disease and gluten allergies.
Eurostar Commodities has launched its first gluten-free flour, intended to be versatile enough for a variety of baked goods, including cakes, specialty breads and pizza dough.
Kraft Heinz’s platform to foster the next generation of F&B players has announced its second class of participants it believes will shape the future of food.
From a cheese and tomato snack to buckwheat dipping strips, four teams of food science students shared their modern twists on ancient grain flatbreads at the BakingTech conference held in Chicago, US, on February 25.
Plant-based and free-from were identified as two of the top trends that influenced the industry in 2018, according to research by The International Food & Drink Event (IFE).
The Israeli snack producer has inaugurate its new Bamba factory to copy with increasing demand for the peanut butter flavored snack following NIH recommendation that high risk infants should be exposed to peanut products to minimize their risk.
The Canadian organic food producer is recalling over 400,000 boxes of EnviroKidz cereals over concerns they may be contaminated with undeclared gluten (wheat and barley).
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is developing directives on the labeling of gluten-free products to correct the lack of information of the wheat allergy in the country.
US agribusiness and food company Bunge Limited has added a lentil functional flour to its product portfolio, which bakery and snack producers can use to replace modified starches, while offering a clean label.
February is National Snack Food Month. It’s also known as the month of love, with sweethearts around the globe celebrating Saint Valentine’s Day (February 14), so here’s a cornucopia of treats that are fitting for this time of year.
