‘Stop moving the goalposts!’ Small businesses dread sugar tax reformulation drama
The UK wants to increase the scope of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy: and small businesses are worried
Archives for August 7, 2025
Are superfoods the next jam in preserves?
While blueberries, strawberries, oranges and raspberries offer notable health benefits, preserves made from these sweet and tart varieties often lag in nutritional value - largely due to added sugars, which have become a source of consumer skepticism
Bread war brews as ABF circles Hovis in £75m rescue play
A long-rumored merger between two of Britain’s best-known bakery brands could finally be going ahead - but it’s not a victory lap. It’s a high-stakes gamble to stop the rot in a £5bn market that’s been slowly going stale
Gluten-free market to hit $13.67bn by 2030
Gluten-free is no longer niche. With the market growing fast, brands are racing to overcome production hurdles for new product development
Postcard from Copenhagen: Buns, buzz and the new Nordic bake-off
Cardamom-laced icons, Instagram-famous cubes and sourdough swagger – Copenhagen’s bakeries are luring pastry pilgrims from around the globe in a flaky, flavor-packed takeover