Market researcher IRI estimates that 26% of space will potentially be ‘up for grabs’ in UK supermarkets when regulations impacting instore promotion and off-shelf display of high fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) products come into force next year.
An allergy to peanuts can be a particularly miserable situation for many parents, as peanuts are a popular ingredient in a raft of snacks and baked goods on the market today. Not only that, sufferers can even be at risk by someone else consuming peanuts...
Beyond freshness, convenience and great tasting baked goods, consumer demand for better-for-you options is on the rise. In fact, research by FMCG revealed that since the pandemic, 46% of consumers seek out snacks with health-boosting properties.
There has been a notable shift in demand for functional snacks amongst a wider group of consumers, rather than just the elderly and ultra-health-conscious. With post-pandemic healthy eating on the rise, and better nutritional information available to...
A study by American research found that eating almonds daily reduces wrinkle severity – along with improving skin pigmentation – in postmenopausal women.
Arla Foods Ingredients has launched a new concept to help manufacturers create peanut butter-based protein bars that offer consumers the healthier indulgence that many still believe is hard to find.
Finsbury Food Group has again teamed up with Bosh! to launch Brilliant Brioche Buns, Seggiano is dialling up the excitement after a muted Christmas last year and Cinnamon Toast Crunch is giving teens exclusive access to premium merch.
Urban Legend is the new kid on the block that is shaking up the indulgent snacking sector with its non-HFSS (high in fat, salt and sugar) doughnut. The UK challenger brand has now appointed boutique branding and design agency Biles Hendry to hit the sweet...
Munchy Seeds, Simply Seedz and Miss Nang Treats are taking seeds to the next level, while Rootles and Nature’s Garden is taking the guesswork out of snacking healthy. We also get an exclusive peak into Asda’s Extra Special launches for Christmas.
Indian entrepreneur Falu Shah is determined to donate one million school lunches to a child in need in India by the end of 2021 through Howdah. And given the snack’s eclectic range inspired by Indian street food and made from centuries-old family recipes...
A new report from Australian consumer advocacy group Choice has found that what’s in the pack of a popular toddler’s treat often bears little resemblance to what’s promised on the label.
Studies have suggested that some consumers may find sourdough easier to digest due to the slow fermentation time, which has renewed interest again in bread.
Grupo Bimbo has set its sights on the fast growing better-for-you cookie sector and swooped up Emmy’s Organics, a New York-based producer of ultra-premium organic cookies.
The Dutch entrepreneurial development bank FMO and Proparco – the financing arm of Agence Française de Développement Group – have reaffirmed support for long-standing client Tirayaki Agro through a new syndicated facility that will provide impact through...
French bakery manufacturer Bridor has partnered with world-renowned pastry chef Pierre Hermé to launch a collection of Viennese pastries, ChicP is on a mission to encourage Brits to waste less and eat more of what’s left in the fridge, and a ‘comedically...
