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Hershey takes plant-based mainstream with alternatives of two classics. Pic: CN

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Hershey launches plant-based milk chocolate into mainstream

By Anthony Myers

The Hershey Company has released dairy-free alternatives for two of its most iconic brands with Reese’s plant-based peanut butter cups going on sale this month, making it the first vegan chocolates sold nationally, followed by Hershey’s plant-based extra...

A whopping 93% of American adults have a guilty snack before retiring to bed. Pic: GettyImages/nastenkapeka

To snack or not to snack to get a good night’s slumber?

By Gill Hyslop

Sleep Foundation research reveals 93% of US adults have an after-dinner snack at least once a week. Obviously aimed at finding ways to improve sleep quality, the Foundation’s latest survey results also offers a wealth of opportunities for functional bakery...

It’s high stakes for sugar and salt in 2023

It’s high stakes for sugar and salt in 2023

By Gill Hyslop

The Kerry Health and Nutrition Institute (KHNI) has identified 10 key trends set to shape the food industry in 2023, with women’s health, affordable nutrition and sugar and salt reduction among some of the top areas for innovation.

Regenerative agriculture improve soil health, biodiversity, climate resiliency and farmer economics. Pic: GettyImages/Tinnakorn Jorruang

Quinn signs up to the Soil Carbon Initiative

By Gill Hyslop

The Colorado-based mission-driven snack producer has announced its participation in the Soil Carbon Initiative's recently launched Go-To-Market Pilot Programme, designed to incentivise more US farmers to improve soil health, which will increase biodiversity...

African heads of state are calling for unity to achieve the 2025 goal to stamp out malnutrition. Pic: GettyImages/Pixsooz

African leaders call for unification of nutrition targets

By Gill Hyslop

Ahead of the 2025 World Health Assembly Nutrition deadline, several heads of African Union (AU) member states have called for more commitment and accountability in tackling malnutrition and food insecurity.

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What’s trending for Pancake Day 2023?

By Gill Hyslop

Forget the fancy filling, topping and titbits, Brits still prefer their pancakes the traditional English way – with just a squeeze of lemon and a sprinkling of sugar.

Air fryering ticks both boxes in keeping energy costs down and following healthier lifestyles ... so why not snacks? Pic: Campbell Snacks

Kettle Brand joins the air fryer revolution

By Gill Hyslop

While the popularity for energy efficient air fryers has rocketed as consumers attempt to offset the cost-of-living crisis, the kitchen gadget also fits in with the healthier living trend, so it’s not surprising the tech has been adopted by the commercial...

Snacks sales have experienced highs and lows over the past two years. Pic: GettyImages/John Gollop/PM Images

The highs and lows of US snacking sales

By Gill Hyslop

To help drive sales during National Snack Food Month (February), Cincinnati-based retail data science, insights and media company 84.51° has shared an assortment of snacking takeaways for retailers.

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Trendspotting in 2023: A glorious bouquet of Valentine snacks and bakes

By Gill Hyslop

$23.9bn was spent on gifting last year, with 53% of American planning to celebrate Valentine’s Day again in style in 2023 – and nine million of them choosing this event to pop the big question, according to stats gathered by GiftWrapper. That’s big business...

Grain and agri food processors need to have completed a Dust Hazard Analysis to prevent or mitigate the risk of dust-related explosions. Pic: GettyImages/nndanko

Going beyond the Dust Hazard Analysis

By Gill Hyslop

Although grain and food processors should have already completed their Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA) in order to avoid non-compliance and the potential liability risks, there's lots to still consider what the next steps will be.

EIT Food has announced its programmes for 2023, calling for applications. Pic: GettyImages/jacoblund

EIT Food opens entrepreneurship applications for 2023

By Gill Hyslop

EIT Food has launched its 2023 Entrepreneurship Programmes, designed to offer support to entrepreneurs to scale up their agrifood startups working to solve global food system challenges and deliver new innovations worldwide.

On the whole, the industry has welcomed the new UK Baking Industry Code of Practice (CoP) for the Labelling of Sourdough Bread and Rolls. Pic: GettyImages/Phil Boorman

Mixed industry reactions to the UK’s new sourdough Code of Practice

By Gill Hyslop

Trade groups like Craft Bakers Association, Scottish Bakers and Federation of Bakers have welcomed the UK Baking Industry Code of Practice (CoP) for the Labelling of Sourdough Bread and Rolls. The Real Bread Campaign, on the other hand, remains highly...

Rise: Stacy’s Pita Chips starts the year on a high note for women

Rise: Stacy’s Pita Chips starts the year on a high note for women

By Gill Hyslop

The female-founded snack brand – now a PepsiCo brand – furthers its legacy of empowering women entrepreneurs with a new cohort of Project winners and showcasing Rise – created in collaboration with Reese Witherspoon’s media company Hello Sunshine and...

Although consumers have placed a greater emphasis on snacks that offer functional benefits, they still want a bit of indulgence. Pic: GettyImages/Prostock-Studio

FMCG Gurus’ snacking trends for 2023

By Gill Hyslop

It’s widely known that snacking habits have increased over the past several years, spiking during the darker days of the pandemic as consumers turned to comfort eating. While the snackification trend continues to dominate, what has changed is the way...

The pathway to health through food will take on a different narrative in 2023. Pic: SVZ

Hottest snack trends for 2023

The new snacking landscape: 3 alternative routes to guilt-free indulgence in 2023

By Gill Hyslop

For producers of traditionally indulgent snacks, New Year’s Resolutions raise the perennial challenge – how to keep health-conscious consumers engaged when they are at their most vigilant and discerning. Fortunately, the narratives around ‘guilt’, ‘indulgence’...

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