Brits’ love of bread shows no sign of slowing down and with the market forecast to rise 15% in value in the next two years, there’s a huge opportunity for bakers, foodservice operators and retailers to take a slice of this growth.
The 25th edition of Sirha Europain was a roaring success, with attendance up 27% (32,000 visitors) and the return of international buyers (17% came from abroad) attracted by the show’s focus on French bakery and snacking (or bakery catering). Much was...
A greater focus on the health of the planet is placing emphasis on the baker’s responsibility in where, what and the way in which they source ingredients, along with the processes they adopt and, most importantly, their creation’s health halo. While bread...
While the typical addition of iron salts or iron powder to breads sold in the UK can cause organoleptic challenges, UK scientists say they have so far not seen alterations in colour, taste or functionality in wheat genetically modified (GM) to contain...
How can bread waste products be put to good use? In a new partnership between UK-based Clean Food Group and Roberts Bakery, the former will use its fermentation technology to transform the waste products of the latter into oils and fats that can be used...
A recent study by Kerry reveals 98% of consumers polled are actively trying to minimise food waste by switching to brands or products that offer better shelf life.
The world’s biggest bakery manufacturer has donated 2.8 million slices of bread to foodbanks across the world under its Bimbo Global Race (BGR) commitment, which this year saw 120,000 runners participate.
The UK Government backs the Superloaf entrepreneur to help tackle obesity problem; Equii expands its portfolio to allow consumers to have ‘the best of both worlds’; Sourhouse encourages home bakers ‘to sourdough’; Real Bread Campaign wants to put some...
One of Canada’s biggest commercial bakeries pleaded guilty for its role in a bread price-fixing scheme, was fined CA$50m - the highest on record - and has been placed on the government’s list of banned suppliers. But the reputational harm could be the...
Emotional marketing to better connect with consumers as costs increase and innovation across the wholegrain space are two key ingredients for APAC bakery success, according to industry heavyweights such as Lotte and Julie’s.
The provider and controller of returnable transit packaging (RTP) equipment used extensively in the bakery industry has noticed a concerning uptick in delivery equipment like bread baskets sold online - illicitly.
The Sea & Flour Baking Company’s innovative tech to process sea plants so they can be blended with common grains and flours in the commercial baking process has been granted a patent.
The Mexican baking giant - the largest baking company in the world - is lending its might to help Zero Carb Company (ZCC) ramp up accessibility of its unique zero carb gluten-free breads.
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.
Action on Salt is calling for mandatory salt reduction targets after its latest research found that some slices of bread are saltier than a bag of crisps.
Kudos, glory and multiple business benefits are again up for grabs in British Baker’s search for this year's loaf that will stand out above all others.
While bread has traditionally been linked to a greater risk of weight gain and obesity, researchers are quickly realising the benefits a loaf fortified with superfood ingredients can have on an individual’s health and wellbeing.
Low-carb food brand The Sola Company revealed a brand refresh and reformulation to remove remaining artificial ingredients from its of its keto-friendly breads to address consumer demands for more natural products.
The Mexican bakery giant – owner of India’s Harvest Gold, Modern Bread and Kitty brands – donated 35,000 loaves of bread (equivalent to five lakh slices) to the India Food Banking Network (IFBN), as part of the India chapter of its Bimbo Global Race initiative.
Bimbo Bakeries USA – the North American arm of Grupo Bimbo, the world’s biggest bakery manufacturer – has unveiled a bread that comprises the equivalent of one cup of vegies per loaf.
Do you believe your cob is a crust above others? Do your English muffins move people to tears? Ready to laud about your lardy cake? Time to find out in the search for Britain’s Best Loaf.
These consumers still want to purchase indulgent pastries or breads out-of-home or on-the-go, but these days are placing more emphasis on treats that are guilt-free.
The global taste and nutrition company is calling for collective action in tackling food security, launching a digital tool to help both consumers and producers reduce unnecessary waste.
Slider Sunday – conceptualised by the Los Angeles-headquartered family-owned bakery manufacturer – is a weekly gathering of friends and family to share the popular mini hamburgers; but this year, the brand is dialling it up with the Slider Sunday Million...
According to Campaign coordinator Chris Young, the current regulations ‘are not fit for purpose, do not support small bakery owners and do not protect shoppers adequately’, allowing a raft of what it calls ‘sourfaux’ to be marketed as sourdough and sold...
The UK-based supplier of breads and baked treats – formerly CSM Bakery Solutions – has added an office in Poland to its expanding footprint, already operating across 12 sites in seven countries.
The CEO of Crops For the Future is advocating a ‘complete transformation of agrifood’ after the Odesa strike by Russia puts an historic hours-old grain deal in peril – viewed as a ‘beacon of hope’ to break the back of runaway inflation, critical in today’s...
The Wonder and Dave’s Killer Bread maker has invested an undisclosed amount in Base Culture, a fast-growing US brand offering better-for-you, gluten-free and grain-free sliced breads and baked goods.
The volatile price of flour is purported to be a whopping £17/kg in North Korea, meaning that a loaf of bread today is seen as a symbol of wealth among locals.
Dr Schär USA’s Artisan Baker bread range has received kosher certification under the Orthodox Union (OU), validating the highest standards of kosher certification and food standards.
Russia has been accused of weaponising food by disrupting supplies of wheat and other commodities, which is exploding the price of food and putting millions at risk of starvation.
The adoption of automation, the cheekily named Bruce Banner (nod to the Incredible Hulk) and Redzone has enabled Companion Baking to cement its role as a mid-size bread distributor, producing 150 SKUs daily despite its limited floor space.
The UK’s Federation of Bakers (FOB) has appointed Andrew Pyne as its new chief executive, taking over from Gordon Polson who is retiring after 17 years at the helm.
The Federation of Bakers (FOB) warns the next six months will be a bumpy ride for the baking industry, with impending cost increases and supply uncertainty not seen in the past generation, ‘if ever’.
Colorado-headquartered Ardent Mills has inaugurated its ultramodern Port Redwing Mill in Gibsonton, Florida, which delivers real-time near-infrared analysis, automation enhancements and bolstered food safety capabilities.
A four year-long research and development (R&D) project has led to launch of a new low-GI bread range in Malaysia – one of several South East nations battling surges in obesity and diabetes.
The acknowledged expert in crispy, soft, taste and texture for the bread and pastry space has appointed Jean-François Honoré as president and CEO of the group.
Sirha Europain puts the French bakery sector in the spotlight next month, celebrating the country’s know-how in all things baguette and beyond, with rising ingredient prices, production methods, standardisation and deep-freezing being the hot topics.
To guard its upcoming budget from soaring global wheat prices, the Egyptian government is considering scrapping a popular bread subsidy for cash payments – but this risks a repeat of history.
In 2021, Panera Bread will have donated almost $100m in unsold bread and bakery products to Americans in need – a gesture that today is more of a necessity than just philanthropic, following data that confirms the global food system is a major contributor...