Kerry’s Global Taste Charts for 2022 predicts the flavours set to drive consumer preference in 2022 will be underpinned by proactive health and sustainable priorities, along with a desire to explore new pairings of up-and-coming flavours with old classics.
The Colorado-based snack producer has appointed Mike Kewon as its new chief executive officer, allowing Kristy Lewis’ to step up as chief vision officer to get back into why she started Quinn in the first place: to challenge the status quo in the food...
Palm oil industry experts have warned that the European Union’s (EU) latest proposed regulations on deforestation carry major risk of upsetting Indonesia amidst ongoing free-trade negotiations.
PepsiCo has expanded its green tech accelerator programme in partnership with the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) to reach sustainable design innovators across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
Grupo Bimbo has led a Series A funding round for LiveKuna, a vertically integrated supplier of gluten-free snacks and staples made from sustainably produced quinoa and chia sourced directly from its network of farmers in Ecuador.
Peanut consumption in the US has hit record levels for the second year in a row – rising to an all-time high of 7.9 pounds (3.5kg) per American in 2021. However, the National Peanut Board (NPB) said the consistent rise of the nut’s popularity is not surprising,...
Kerry Taste & Nutrition has developed a naturally sourced soluble dietary fibre ingredient – designed for use in the manufacture of white bread products – that ticks a number of boxes, including the nutritional and functional advantages of gum acacia,...
Consumers are happy to pay a premium to get what they want – whether that’s health benefits, sustainability, locality or convenience – evident of the outstanding product launches that made the grade for NielsenIQ BASES’ 2021 Breakthrough Innovation Report.
Chairman and CEO Daniel Servitje said the Mexican bakery giant had experienced ‘very good results in terms of volumes, pride reputation and revenue growth management initiatives’ across all its markets in Q3 2021.
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.
Baking the Future – the world’s first bakery acceleration programme hosted by Europastry – has singled out three revolutionary startups from hundreds of hopefuls, which are expected to change the bakery space.
Bureau Veritas is using this year’s Recycle Week (20-26 September) to remind UK businesses that adopting a circular economy business model is key if the UK is to realise a zero carbon future.
The Mexican bakery giant posted new highs for the second quarter – with a 16.2% increase in sales and adjusted EBITDA growing nearly 37% – as it motivated to revitalise those channels and categories that suffered during the pandemic.
Japanese snack giant Calbee is revamping its energy policy at its Kagamihara factory, leading to the firm emitting zero greenhouse gases through its electricity consumption.
In 2019 the UK government commissioned a review of the country’s food system. Today, the results are in – and the far-reaching paper includes some controversial recommendations.
PepsiCo has released its 2020 Sustainability Report, which outlines the progress of its social and sustainability agenda across its supply chain during what was a tumultuous year.
Herb and spice group Griffith Foods Europe has set a series of goals to boost its impact and contribute to a more sustainable food system. The company believes that by building scale it can counteract one of the biggest barriers to sustainable procurement...
The Israeli minerals and chemical specialist has launched ICL Planet Startup Hub, which will provide pioneering start-ups with backing and mentorship to propel game-changing ideas to market.
General Mills has become the first US consumer packaged goods company to link its revolving credit facility to the progress of its sustainability performance.
Sure to set the bar is the collaboration announced between the subsidiaries of two CPG giants to explore opportunities to create food products that will address the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges.
Bimbo Bakeries USA has been given the 2021 Energy Star of the Year award by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Energy.
The bakery supplier said it is well on its way to reach its target to reduce, recycle and reuse all its packaging – using 100% recyclable materials – by the end of 2025.
Kellogg is ploughing €30m ($39.7m) into revamping its Pringles plant in Belgium to keep up with EMEA demand, as well as to make production more sustainable.
Taste and nutrition company Kerry has completed a life cycle assessment comparing the environmental impact of its Tastesense Sweet ingredient against the footprint of sugar. The result? “Reducing the consumption of sugar has impressive health and environmental...
Less than a year after taking the helm at Clif Bar & Co., new CEO Sally Grimes is spearheading the company’s first transformation in 30 years with an ambitious goal to double its business to $2 billion and double its positive impact on the world....
By now, the coronavirus’ impact on consumer needs is evident, with both consumers and retailers prioritising a safe and transparent food system. But how has the rush to meet the overwhelming shift to ecommerce and food delivery affected packaging demands...
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...
Today’s consumer is more receptive to products fortified with novel ingredients, especially if they add a functional benefit like high proteins and fibres, but lower carbs. This article examines research being carried out by Devon Petrie, a lecturer within...
The 153-year-old premium chocolate specialist has reaffirmed its commitment to reduce its environment impact with the installation of a solar system at its Fairfield, California, plant.
Quantis is launching geoFootprint, a digital tool that the company describes as the ‘first’ to use satellite technology to map the environmental impact of food production on an interactive map. The innovation holds the key to ‘smarter, science-driven...
UK investment firm S-Ventures has acquired a majority share of plantain snacks producer We Love Purely to propel further growth into the mainstream snacking sector.
As the new year properly gets underway, you’ll no doubt see countless businesses swearing to do good. To make things better. Some will even suggest you ‘come together’, writes Aoife McGuinness, neuroscience consultant at HeyLab.
Scientific research has proved that, as an activity, healthy snacking is calming and even helpful to wellbeing. And although the trend towards healthier snacking is not new, Griffith Foods says there has been a substantial lean towards more natural seasonings...
Operations expert Victoria Cobos joined General Mills in early November, as the company grappled with the challenges of COVID-19 and the fast-approaching Brexit deadline. We caught up with her to learn what the Supply Chain Director’s priorities are moving...
As the pandemic continues to upend life, the products that will stand out next year will be those that address the consumer’s need for comfort, immunity and mental health, according to Saage Insights 2021 Trend Report.
When it comes to food, Generation Zs have markedly different expectations than the generations before them, according to new research released by the Australian macadamia industry.
It is hoped British agriculture will be transformed by the ‘biggest farming shake-up in 50 years’. But there are fears that both Britain’s move to cut farmer subsidies as it leaves the EU Common Agricultural Policy, and the EU’s reform of the CAP, could...
Kellogg has provided a grant to The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to provide efficient water irrigation resources to rice farmers in Arkansas, US, saving billions of gallons of critical groundwater a year.
Kerry Taste & Nutrition has released a white paper that provides snack producers with the most advanced research information to guide their development of protein bars.
Ingredients provider ADM has forecast the Top 5 Global Trends that will transform the way consumers snack in the new year, while viennoiserie supplier Délifrance delves into the indulgent sphere.
Quinn – which was founded by a woman on the credo of social commitments and natural ingredients – has closed additional Series D funding, including an undisclosed minority investment from the confectionery giant.
The idea of “doing good” as a company is quickly evolving from “nice to have” to “must have” for fundraising food and beverage businesses as investors and industry strategics increasingly integrate and place more weight on environmental, social and governance...
The Federal Association of the German Confectionery Industry (BDSI) has called for a uniform European approach to supply chain standards saying that in some countries where raw materials are imported from, human rights are still not being observed, even...
