PepsiCo is acquiring one of China’s largest online snacks companies, signalling a willingness to make a long-term commitment in the region despite the coronavirus outbreak.
The B Corporation natural foods producer is on a mission to redefine ‘using business as a force for good’ on the global stage, thanks to a multimillion-dollar investment from Decathlon Capital Partners.
McVitie’s has cut the sugar content of nine of its biscuits by up to 10%, which will remove an estimated 785 tonnes of sugar from Brits’ diet every year.
Researchers have highlighted the importance of policies supporting healthy dietary habits among Canadian children after confirming the link of child-appealing marketing tactics to breakfast cereals with excess levels of sugar.
The Snack, Nut and Crisp Manufacturers Association (SNACMA) has released its most recent industry report, entitled ‘Celebrating the UK snacks industry’, which outlines a strong outlook for the sector.
In addition, Calbee North America is launching Crunchions, Supermola has gone mainstream and Kellogg’s has upped the ante with its fruit filled cereal.
PepsiCo posted better-than-expected fourth quarter results, primarily driven by its Frito-Lay North American unit, which delivered its fastest rate of growth since 2013, according to CEO Ramon Laguarta.
The British artisan crisp producer has launched a limited edition pack to raise money for The Brain Tumour Charity in memory of Lizzie Bramall, an Essex schoolgirl who passed away in November 2018.
Half the 10-strong line-up to join PepsiCo’s second annual North American Greenhouse programme includes startups that are poised to disrupt the snacks sector with their takes on healthy, natural and sustainably driven snacks.
New research from Roy Morgan reveals that nearly 90% of Australians consume packaged snacks regularly, with 28% of them falling into the ‘heavy’ category, eating seven or more items in an average week.
February is snack food month. It’s also the month of love with Valentine’s Day (February 14) and a day that only comes around every four years, traditionally reserved for marriage proposals (February 29). So why not stock up with snacks to boost that...
The supplier to the bakery, patisserie and chocolate industries looks to the next 100 years with an unremitting focus on innovation, health and wellbeing.
An international group of scientists has pinpointed the genes responsible for the dietary content of white flour, which opens possibilities to manufacturers to satiate the consumers' love of white bread, while critically boosting their fibre intake.
Six key characteristics indicate the future of Italy’s bakery, confectionery and gelato sectors – quality, innovation, expertise, design, passion and last, but not least, Italian spirit – all evident at Sigep, held in Rimini last month.
