Research by Glanbia Nutritionals found 16% of Europeans indulge in protein snacks at least once a week for nourishment, sustained energy and to manage their appetite – but also for enjoyment.
The grower-owned Belgian cooperative has launched a mixed berry snack pack, noting the breakfast segment – especially in the UK – remains an untapped occasion to punt the consumption of better-for-you berries.
Hungry – the tech-enabled organiser of curated experiences like catering, chef pop-ups, snack packs, virtual cooking classes and food-delivery – has acquired NatureBox for an undisclosed amount.
The British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) is preparing to empower millions of children – and adults – to make positive changes that will benefit both their health and that of the planet.
Reading Bakery Systems (RBS) has introduced a new pita chip production system that produces baked, split pita chips, as well as a variety of other baked crisp snacks.
KIND has expanded its Protein bar line-up with a flavour it expects to be a hit with customers; Just Desserts has created uber indulgent cheesecakes; and a new kid on the block is hoping to take the UK by storm with its flavour-forward, vegan, low calorie...
New research from Clif Bar & Company found the majority of Americans are returning to their pre-pandemic routine – with 72% admitting to snack even more frequently than they were prior to the outbreak of COVID.
Ten US-based, mission-driven brands have won a coveted spot in Mondelēz International’s CoLab engagement programme (now in its second year), each supported with a $20,000 grant, mentorship and hands-on collaboration with industry experts.
Perkier has added its carbon neutral commitment – a first within its competitive set – to its growing list of ethical credentials, including being plant-based, palm-oil-free, transitioning to fully recyclable packaging and its B-Corp certified manufacturing.
Good Source Foods has created a line of heart healthy, low-cal clusters – packed with superfoods and ancient grains – targeting the hottest trends of portion-controlled, low in sugar and functional benefits.
Arnold Palmer Snacks (APS) was created to bring the golfing legend’s energy, magnetism, kindness and thoughtfulness to the snacking category – with a line of healthy treats for on the move.
Purely Elizabeth, best known for its better-for-you granola products, closes a $50m Series B financing round to support new product innovation with a new category launch for the brand slated for later this year.
Mamamade has closed a record-breaking funding round – bringing its total pre-seed investment to £1.5m – led by founders and execs from Allplants, Made.com, Heals, Design my night, Bulb and Xexec.
Protein Package – an online website that allows customers to select snacks from around the world – really took off in 2020, turning George Greenhill’s fledgling dream into a growing reality.
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.
AlcoEats – which produces Indian-style nuts, ready-to-cook sauces and spice pouches – was among the handful of Golden Tickets winners of KeHE Distributor’s Diversity TrendFinder event, with the spoils including a fast-tracking onto the company’s sought-after...
Kerry’s survey of more than 6,300 consumers in 12 countries across the globe found that 75% of respondents are happy to pay a higher price for snacks and treats fortified with protein.
Riceworks has landed a significant ‘highly customised financing solution’, enabling it to initiate an aggressive expansion strategy across North America, along with new product lines.
Freeze-drying is bang on trend today, helping producers to stay ahead of the demand for guilt-free snacks as the process retains the nutrients, colour, shape and flavour of the primary ingredient. They are also 100% natural and contain no added sugar.
To tackle the alarming rise in obesity, the UK government has placed restrictions on the instore promotion of snacks high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) from October 2022.
The confectionery giant is expanding its footprint in the salty snacks scene with the acquisition of Dot’s Homestyle Pretzels and contract manufacturer Pretzels Inc, in a deal worth $1.2bn.
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.
Made For Drink rolls out a proudly English crisp range for Christmas; Bridor meshes brioche with puff pastry; Nellie’s gets cracking with a fuss-free Free Range French Toast Mix; and Perdue releases limited edition Thanksdippings to go with its seasonal...
Bells Professional Pastry and Shore Seaweed are among the second round of Scottish producers to receive financial boost from the FDF Scotland’s Reformulation for Health Programme.
The specialist provider for the global bakery, patisserie and chocolate market has expanded its wealth of health offerings with the acquisition of Netherlands seeds and grains expert Schobbers.
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.
Clio Snacks – the leading refrigerated bar brand behind the world’s first Greek yoghurt bar wrapped in chocolate – has appointed John McGuckin as its new CEO.
Perkier has exceeded its crowdfunding target of £400k by 250%, evident of the rising consumer demand for snacks that are not only good for the body but also good for the planet.
The Icelandic sugar-free brand is foraying into the bakery category with its newest no added sugar, keto-friendly product, following a successful follow-up round of $2m investment, led by current investors, Icepharma, K2B Investments and Anton.JL.
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.
Cutting-edge research from the European nut and dried fruit producer has identified three probiotic bacteria found in nuts that display significant beneficial effects for human health, which will enable producers to capitalise on the ever-growing consumer...
Today’s consumers have a far more diverse set of wants and needs than ever before, but they still want an indulgent treat. And while they’re expecting it to be vegan, gluten-free, egg-free, dairy-free or plant-based, they are not prepared to compromise...
A new entity is about to emerge in the healthy food manufacturing space, following the acquisition of Wholebake and Deeside Cereals by private equity firm Elysian Capital.
Parle Products has extended its popular Hide & Seek brand with a breakfast cereal designed to provide an affordable and energising get-up-an-go breakfast for all age groups.
BakeryandSnacks’ Healthy Snacking webinar is tapping some of the best minds the sector has to offer to explore what healthy snacking means to consumers and the industry.
A survey among craft bakers has highlighted some positive changes to shoppers’ bread buying habits over the past year, as well as the types of bread proving most popular.
While the health trend has been gaining momentum for several years, it has certainly been given impetus by the pandemic. Today’s consumer is increasingly moving away from considering food as simply a caloric need to something that could add functional...
Just because it’s almost swimsuit time, it doesn’t mean you have to give up snacking. It’s almost summertime, so many brands are rolling out guilt-free treats, along with fridge fillers and great ways to start the day.
Swiss margarine and bakery fats producer Grüninger AG has developed a new technology to produce palm-free, vegan and vegetarian margarines in which any off-note flavours are effectively taste masked.
The global ingredients specialist has created an online platform to provide its clients with access to the authoritative science behind its ingredients, which it hopes will go a long way to address public health challenges.
Stryve is certainly disrupting the $5bn US meat snack category with biltong – one of the only differentiated products the category has seen in decades. It is also set to shake up the market even further by going public and getting the healthier snacking...
There is a new kid on the snacking block as three established brands – Kar’s Nuts, Second Nature Snacks and Sanders Chocolates – combine to become one platform company with a mission driven vision.
The pandemic has brought the topic of health to the fore of consumer minds, prompting many to make changes to help boost their overall wellbeing. Will Cowling, marketing manager of FMCG Gurus examines what steps they will take to avoid sugar in 2021.
Kerry is preparing to ramp-up promotion of its plant-based innovation service to brands in APAC and the Middle East, while also doubling down on emerging taste trends and better-for-you product innovation.
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.
The online subscription platform was founded with the aim to highlight up-and-coming snack startups to allow consumers to discover unique treats that might not have as yet found their way onto the shelves of retail outlets like Whole Foods.
Frank Dale has extended its vegan range of baked treats (now available D2C); pladis had added another ‘swavoury’ flavour to its Flipz lineup; and Mexican producer Lasto Foods has rolled out its line of all-natural nut butters in mess-free squeezable containers...
