SA food producer and fashion retailer AVI Ltd has confirmed it is in talks with American giant Mondelēz International regarding the sale of its snacks and biscuits business.
Demand for healthy snacks is increasing – and as it does the number of products trying to claim a health halo is also on the rise. But what happens when the nutrition doesn’t live up to claims being made?
Popcornopolis, Munchy Seeds and Bagrry’s are shaking up the snacking space with new packaging; Miss Nang Treats, Cheryl’s Cookies and think! gear up for the holiday season; Union Foods take ice cream to the next level; and Betty Crocker invites fans to...
Trick your child with a brainy treat; create your own cheesy masterpiece; support the efforts to eliminate single use plastic from the ocean; and make your own no waste superfood smoothie.
BakeryandSnacks talks to Antonio Escalona, senior VP and GM of PepsiCo North America’s recently created Hispanic Business Unit, about the company’s recent multi-million dollar investment in the Hispanic market and how the pandemic has swayed the company’s...
Explore the delights of exotic flavours from Japan, France and Mexico; enjoy the tastier treats in life without the guilt; and show someone some real love with a romantic gift of cupcakes.
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...
A study by American research found that eating almonds daily reduces wrinkle severity – along with improving skin pigmentation – in postmenopausal women.
PepsiCo and Dada Group – China’s leading on-demand delivery and retail platform – have teamed up to release a report that delves into the on-demand shopping habits of snack consumers in the region.
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...
Indian low-carb and keto-friendly brand Lo! Foods plans to begin exports to Europe this month with a new range of brownie, pancake and waffle mixes created to cater to the international audience.
Mondelez has partly funded a study to investigate the complex relationship between the diet, microbiota and individual health with a view to developing prebiotic snacks.
News on the rise of the current healthy snacking trend to avoid 'Covibesity', better-for-you dessert success and the rise of regenerative foods feature in the first-ever edition of Healthier Choices.
An uncompromising UK startup is poised to disrupt the plant-based snacks sector with a craveable bacon seasoning that consumers can use to pimp up their own snacks, while still keeping Porky as a pet.
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has welcomed the government’s trade deal with Australia, which will undoubtedly reopen vast opportunities for the snacks sector.
Whisps is looking to fill the position of Cheese Content Officer on its Big Cheese Board to capture some of the hilarious, uplifting and downright cheesy content that is being created.
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) month and Good Food Brands is offering a Discovery Box that highlights Asian-owned snack entrepreneurs.
Ikan bilis may be as Malaysian as nasi lemak, but surprisingly it has not yet become a staple in the snacking category…but that could be about to change.
Israeli firm Nutritional Growth Solutions (NGS) has launched a patented snack bar that contains the growth-boosting nutrients needed to fuel a child’s growing body.
PepsiCo sales during the first three months of the year sailed passed the high bar set last year when the pandemic inspired pantry loading, despite challenges during the quarter, including temporary business disruptions due to the severe winter storms...
With this week’s appointment of industry veteran Paul Nardone as the new CEO of HIPPEAS, the organic chickpea snack brand is building an all-star executive team with a strong track record of high-profile exits to help it leverage pandemic-inspired shifts...
Catalina Crunch, one of the fastest growing cereal brands in the US, has inked a partnership with Gopuff, a nationwide digital delivery service that was appealing to consumers’ need for home delivered snacks long before the pandemic.
The Good Food Group – a Nottinghamshire-based consultancy firm that connects suppliers with buyers – has launched a unique subscription service to help bakery and snack brands land their products on retailers’ shelves.
As the snack sector reaches its technological limits in cutting salt and fat from products, European manufacturers are accelerating reformulating efforts using lentils, beans, other vegetables -- and even insects -- as a way of meeting consumer demand...
Arla Foods Ingredients is helping producers tap into opportunities in the organic kiddies snacks sector in China with two innovative concepts using its Nutrilac range of function protein ingredients.
About 65% of Japanese snacks and 76% of South Korean snacks have hard textures, according to a study assessing new snack food ideas from existing products.
General Mills is moving its iconic Pillsbury brand into the cookie aisle with a line of Soft Baked Cookies; Whole Earth is gearing up for the Tokyo Olympics with personalised jars of peanut butter; and Pwellheli-based food distributor Bwydydd Madryn is...
The ‘snackification’ trend is at an all-time high with 25% of Americans confessing to snacking multiple times a day and 40% even admitting to replace a traditional sit-down meal with a snack.
Founders of Harmless Harvest, Justin Guilbert and Douglas Riboud, are aiming to take the success and consumer demand they built for sustainable and ethically-produced coconut water, and apply it to the salty snacks category with a brand of upcycled, crispy...
Made for Drink debuts in the potato chip category; Kellogg’s wants to emulate the success it had with White Choc Coco Pops with its new SKU and The Cookie Project is spreading kindness with its limited edition cookies baked by Kiwis with disabilities.
Despite spirulina's “superfood” status, its popularity has been dampened by its dark green color, reputation for tasting like the sea and sometimes overwhelming bioavailability, but the co-founders of SNACK Brand Inc. hope to introduce to modern...
Post Holdings – which has just taken a minority stake in plant-based meat startup Hungry Planet - has led a $12.5m Series B round at legume-fueled snack brand PeaTos, which offers a higher protein, higher fiber slant on mainstream extruded snack brands...
While always an important feature of Super Bowl viewing, Frito Lay's latest U.S. Snack Index poll estimates a 21% increase in snacking among consumers compared to last year's Super Bowl LIV game.
The Lay’s and Doritos snacking giant is taking a concerted dive into the plant-based protein category by creating a joint venture with Beyond Meat to expand its portfolio of health-focused snacks and beverages.
Chickpea-fueled snack brand HIPPEAS has raised $50m from investment house The Craftory Limited in a financing round consisting of direct investment and secondary purchases of shares from existing shareholders including CAVU Venture Partners.
Native Snacks will increase its distribution network in the UK by an impressive 1,500% after securing listings with Sainsbury’s, Holland & Barret online and Ocado for its range of better-for-you Popped Lotus Seeds.
Research by Cargill has found that at least six in 10 consumers claim to check ingredient lists to avoid certain ingredients, while more than half are influenced by the story behind the brand. And while convenience has cropped up as a leading influence...
As a rising number of Americans claim to be more concerned about their stress and anxiety levels than ever before, the global diary giant has rolled out an innovative dairy solution that will help snack makers address ‘the elephant in the room’.
Chicka’s reverts to its African heritage to bring better-for-you treats to Brits while empowering the women of tomorrow; pladis is rolling out its biggest launch to date; the cookie category is being given a shake up with a range of chef-driven delights;...
Superfood breakfast and snack producer Earnest Eats has launched a line of Snacking Avocados that will appeal to consumers looking for clean label, guilt-free options while working from home.
Good4U’s Breakfast Boosts, Prewett’s range of ‘Enrobed’ indulgent gluten free cookies and the new variants of Propercorn’s Fairtrade accredited popcorn are among some of the trendsetters that answering the demand for conscious indulgence, an experience...
With the holidays approaching, half of US shoppers surveyed by Frito-Lay said they will be shopping for their holiday groceries online this year (up from 15% in 2019) with snacks being a top item for 77% of surveyed consumers.
The entire machine has been redesigned as a future-proof modular system with increased functional efficiency, promoting higher operational uptime and ease of use, while reducing operational costs and energy use, thanks to sealing technology advances.
Benson Hill has raised $150m in Series D funding round to scale up its AI-backed crop design platform that supports the development of healthier and more sustainable ingredients.