Leatherhead Food Research advises food producers - including those in the bakery and snacks sectors - to act now to assess the potential impact of the European Commission’s proposed Green Claims Directive on their products.
Snac International’s annual Legislative Summit - taking place on 6-7 June in Washington, DC - will address pressing key policy issues that are shaping the snack food industry.
The global snacking giant has commenced the production of Lay’s and Doritos at its 1bn PLN ($238m) snack plant in the southwestern village of Święte; the company’s biggest investment in the country to date and its first in the EU designed to measure CO2...
The Kellogg’s-owned toaster pastry brand has signed a multi-year agreement with Florida Citrus Sports to become the latest title sponsor of college football, which holds the attendee record among bowl games.
The UK provider of on-the-go and other foodservice products has completed its second project in a phased programme that will see the company generate renewable energy at its sites across the country.
BeyondSKU - a New York-based accelerator for consumer-packaged goods (CPGs) - has issued a callout for F&B startups to apply for the next programme in in September.
The snacks sector continues to make a massive impact on the US economy, employing 395,000 workers in direct and allied sectors, generating $15 billion in wages and contributing $11 billion in tax revenue.
From 100% sustainably sourced palm oil to slashing food waste internally by 25% to upping the diversity mix across its executive leadership, the Oreo maker is on track with its mission to lead the future of more sustainable snacking.
Annually, around 420,000 people die after consuming contaminated food. These are preventable deaths. To change this status quo and inspire action, in 2018, the United Nation established the World Food Safety Day (WFSD).
Empire Screen Printing - a pioneer of UV LED ink curing technology - prides itself on using environmentally friendly print methods to create eye-catching point-of-purchase (POP) products.
The first-ever joint Frito-Lay x Quaker US Summer Snack Index shines a light on the snacking supernova and the evolving consumer preferences and habits that will enhance summer experiences.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has ruled out imposing a tax on HFSS (high in fat, sugar and salt) foods, but promises to ban the advertising of ‘harmful’ junk food and sugary snacks to children if his party is elected to power.
Incredo Ltd – formerly DouxMatok – has raised $30m in a Series C funding round – bringing partners like dsm-firmenich and Ferrero on board – to further support R&D of its flagship product – a first-of its-kind clean label alternative that has the...
With more than a third of snackers citing ‘the excitement of flavour’ as the reason to indulge, the flavour experts at T. Hasegawa - one of the world’s top 10 flavour houses - get to grips with what both the better-for-you (BFY) and indulgent-minded consumer...
The equipment membership scheme set up by Allied Bakeries, Fine Lady Bakeries, Frank Roberts & Sons, Hovis and Warburtons has inked a three-year contract with Counterplas to produce over 500,000 bread baskets annually, which are made from 30% recycled...
The functional ingredients specialist has expanded its sugar reduction portfolio with a short-chain fructooligosaccharide (scFOS) that replaces sugar while adding dietary fibre, enabling producers to capitalise on the growing better-for-you demand.
Far from a negative, these unsettling times are offering snack producers a rare opportunity, with research proving Americans want more from their snacks.
As an experiment, I turned to the Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT* to obtain an outside eye on the current state of the cocoa industry. I was curious to know if a computer algorithm could come up with credible answers to the main issues that...
The PepsiCo Foundation has issued a call out for Hispanic small business owners – specifically in the F&B sector – to apply for the 2023 Impacto Hispanic Business Accelerator programme.
The luxury dessert franchise with 45 UK stores and two further afield is turning to the land of the rising sun for inspiration for its newest mocktail menu.
#healthandwellness, #better-for-you and #better-for-all – that is both people and the planet – have become familiar trigger words in the bakery and snacks sectors. But what is behind the consumer preference towards more natural, more nutritious, function...
The New England supplier of 100% pure and organic maple syrup and maple sugar recently highlighted how its maple products can help bakers tick consumer boxes: sustainability, plant-based/vegan, clean label, sugar alternative, organic and a good source...
With increasing demands for bakery manufacturers to find innovative ways to meet rigorous sustainability goals, plant-based ingredients are set to be an important part of the solution.
Rapeseed is very high in protein. The rapeseed cake, which is left over after the oil is extracted, contains a significant amount of the crucial nutrient. However, because of glucosinolate defence compounds that reduce its nutritional value, there are...
When it comes to bread, bakers have had to choose between softness, moistness and resilience. Bread that was soft and moist typically lacked resilience; bread that was resilient and soft often lacked moistness; and so forth.
The European bakery products manufacturer has penned a partnership with the UK food redistribution charity to redistribute products and ingredients that would otherwise be destined for waste.
The Quaker Oats pancake mix and syrup brand is inviting eligible nonprofit organisations to apply for a chance to receive a grant of up to $100,000 to develop and grow meaningful programmes that make an impact within their communities.
Scottish Bakers’ annual conference – held in Glasgow over the weekend (5-6 May) – saw Mimi’s Bakehouse fight off stiff competition to take the title; the launch of a government-backed fund to support the sector with reformulation; and a warning to ignore...
The coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla takes place on Saturday, 6 May 2023, at Westminster Abbey in London. While only 2,000 guests have been invited to attend the event, more than 7,000 street parties and community events are expected to...
Baker & Baker has developed guidance aimed at bakeries, food service operators and retailers in order to keep heads above water during these exceedingly challenging times.
The UK artisanal bakery and café group has escalated from a single site in the small seaside town of Southwold to eight sites across Norfolk and Suffolk, along with a bakery school and the recently launch Mini Magpie concept.
Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV acquired Natural Bakery in Winnipeg, Canada, and made a minority investment in Delaware-based Olyra Foods during its first quarter, which saw net profit down 9.4%, citing the sale of its confectionary business in the same quarter...
The specialist in leavening agents for the bakery industry has launched a non-aluminium alternative to the traditional sodium aluminum phosphate (SALP) for bakers looking to meet the consumer preference for clean label.
After five years in the hot seat, Alasdair Smith has gained unique insight into what he considers ‘an incredibly noble and proud trade and one that’s got an amazing sense of fellowship’. Before he takes his final bow at the Scottish Baker of the Year...
Research shows that consumer demand for protein is at an all-time high, with 29% of Americans stating that protein has become more important over the past year.
When asked if they care about buying environmentally and ethically sustainable snacks, the overwhelming consumer response is ‘yes’. Sustainability practices are increasingly driving purchase decisions, but more importantly, are beginning to influence...
Research from the UK Brain Music Research Project has identified the sound of some of the nation’s favourite breakfast toppings – measuring brain activity when eating syrup, marmalade and butter – and turned them into music.
By the end of 2023, PepsiCo Frito-Lay aims to deploy over 700 electric delivery vehicles in the US, which will have the same impact as removing 1,5333 passenger cars from the road.
Kristy Lewis founded Quinn with a mission to challenge the status quo within our food system. Since founding in 2010, Quinn has built a reputation as a trailblazer in advocating climate-friendly agriculture practices. Founder Kristy Lewis believes we...
The good news is that the lockdown for free-range hens has been lifted and the birds are allowed to return to free-range roaming. But we're not yet over the worst outbreak of avian influenza in history, so how long with this freedom last? And what...
Since kick-off in 2019, PeaTos has experienced explosive growth and received widespread acclaim thanks to its innovative approach to snacks – adding better-for-you nutrition to popular offerings – and marketing – debunking the junk and challenging the...
Sensient Savory Flavors France has cracked the code in delivering an innovative extract to boost the taste of a multitude of savoury and plant-based treats. Best of all, the portfolio will resonate with consumers on every level.
Frito-Lay North America (FLNA) is making significant advances with PepsiCo Positive’s goal of net-zero emissions by 2040, being the first PepsiCo division to receive a third-party shipment of battery electric vehicle (BEV).
The confectionery giant has announced plans to invest over $30m into a bakery factory in Antwerp which will expand the production of popular brands like TUC, Prince and LU PiM’s by an additional 6,500 tonnes.
