One of the most pervasive cultural perceptions around food consumption in general is that eating meat is for men and that, conversely, veganism is feminine. A new study explores whether reframing vegan dishes through masculine marketing alters men’s conception,...
To meet ESG goals and promote a greener supply chain CPG companies are investing in sustainable packaging, but shifting from one material to another is seldom straightforward, which will be the focus of an upcoming session at the 2023 FoodNavigator-USA...
TOAST-IT secured $150,000 investment at a 20% stake from Daniel Lubetzky, founder of KIND Snacks and Camino Partners, during the recent episode of Shark Tank, which the company hopes to use to expand its distribution into new regions and address the...
Walker’s Shortbread has seen turnover rise in the past financial year - signalling a whetted interest for the ‘medieval biscuit bread’ post-pandemic - but pressures on global supply chains, the conflict in Ukraine and a challenging inflationary environment...
The Texas-based snack giant has earmarked $100k in scholarship funding for college students who are uplifting and leading their communities; kicked off the third year of Building the Future Together, which serves nearly 1,000 disadvantaged families each...
Branston, one of the UK’s largest suppliers, has begun trials to assess the viability of creating net zero potatoes. Field Technical Manager Andrew Blair shares his insights into the methods the company is following and how it hopes to establish a process...
The pandemic really kickstarted the home baking trend and while figures might have slightly dwindled, Packaged Facts reported that around 31% of people baked at least once a week in 2022. And with the Great British Bake Off well underway on TV screens...
Impact Capital - the private equity group of Mike Repole, best known for cofounding Vitaminwater and BodyArmor SuperDrink, which sold to Coca-Cola for $4.1bn and $5.6bn, respectively - has acquired a majority stake in the better-for-you chewy granola...
The National Confectioners Association’s (NCA) Sweets & Snacks Expo is accepting education curriculum proposals for its 2024 event, which takes place at the Indianapolis Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, from 13 to 16 May.
Two of the UK’s largest bakery manufacturers have joined the Federation of Bakers (FOB), the trade association representing the UK bread and bakery industry that offers professional services to members from advice in health & safety and technical...
The ingredients specialist for the bakery, sweet treats and chocolate industry revealed its industry trends and consumer preferences at its Taste Tomorrow conference.
To mark World Cocoa & Chocolate Day (which took place on 1 October) Magnum ice cream has released more details on its female empowerment programme, upscaling the work to reach thousands of additional women throughout cocoa communities in the West...
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 largest agrifood community is among the raft of recipients to receive grants from the Citi Foundation’s first-ever Global Innovation Challenge - a new model to identify philanthropic support to community organisations that are developing innovative...
Mondelēz International has announced it has completed the sale of its developed-market gum business in the United States, Canada and Europe, excluding Portugal, to Perfetti Van Melle Group.
