Ahead of World Soil Day (5 December), Matthews Cotswold Flour has reconfirmed its commitment to the environment by forging the Cotswold Grain Partnership with local farmers to preserve soil fertility and wildlife habitats through regenerative farming...
Délifrance has released 'Prove It: Adapting bakery to meet the needs of food hypersensitive consumers', designed to help bakers and food-to-go operators navigate the challenges of the UK’s recently promulgated allergen legislation.
How can industry achieve a circular bioeconomy in food packaging? The solution lies in valorising waste into packaging products that can later be biodegraded back into soil, according to Professor Jose Lagaron from the Spanish Council for Scientific Research.
The European Parliament has said companies supplying products that risk contributing to deforestation will be ‘monitored and held accountable’ through new due diligence regulations. But farming groups have raised concerns that the new regulation might...
The group of wholesale bakeries – which includes Main Street Gourmet (MSG) and Biscotti Brothers – has finalised the acquisition of Wisconsin peer Meurer Brothers Bakery for an undisclosed amount.
PepsiCo-backed Stacy’s Pita Chips is ramping up its support for female business owners on Women’s Entrepreneurship Day (19 November), following the kickoff of the 2021 Stacy’s Rise Project, a grant and mentorship programme dedicated to helping women grow...
Best Alternativa was creating rice-based products long before the gluten-free trend took root in Ukraine, spearheading the movement in the region with backing from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
Prebiotics, defined by ISAPP* as “a substrate that is selectively utilized by host microorganisms conferring a health benefit,” are finally starting to gain traction in food & beverage as more brands from Chobani and Luna to Olipop and Rebbl explicitly...
The relentless pandemic has exemplified the disconnect from friends and family for millions of consumers around the globe, which is why the upcoming holidays such as Hannukah (28 November-6 December), Christmas (25 December) and the Chinese New Year (1...
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.
In a post-pandemic world, snacks are moving beyond their discretionary roles, according to consumer trend forecaster WGSN, to serve a ‘new purpose as functional sustenance’ throughout the day. How are brands innovating with health front-of-mind?
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?
To celebrate International Wholegrain Day (16 November), the Federation of European Manufacturers and Suppliers of Ingredients to the Bakery, Confectionary and Patisserie Industries (Fedima) has launched an interactive online campaign to promote the uptake...
Yeast and fermentation specialist Lesaffre continues its relentless push to expand its international expertise network with the opening of a new innovation technology centre in Dubai, UAE.
The chocolate is available as solid or liquid chocolate, as well as in easy-melt formulations, and all ingredients are sustainably sourced, the company said.
Researchers are studying how multinational producers can overcome the challenges in communicating health claims to European consumers from differing societies and cultures.
Researchers from the University of New South Wales in Sydney are developing colourimetric sensors attached to food packaging to let consumers know when to eat products before they go off.
George Weston Ltd has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Weston Foods ambient bakery business for C$370m ($296 million) to Hearthside Food Solutions, which follows the sale of its fresh and frozen bakery business to FGF Brands for $1.2bn...
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,...
The Indian palm oil industry is concerned that palm oil demand in the country may dip and lose out to edible soft oils in the short term given the higher duties it is subject to after a recent levy revision by the local government.
Packaged baby and toddler food manufacturers may have a better chance of winning over new mothers – many of whom prefer feeding their children fresh, natural homemade food – if they fortify their products and clearly communicate the benefits of added...
Singapore start-up Zenko Superfoods has unveiled plans to distribute its healthy snacks into Australia and South East Asia, including its flagship water lily pops.
With the COP26 meeting in Glasgow due to end Friday 12 November, Fairtrade has announced is has launched a new climate-focused partnership with Grow Ahead, a leading crowd-funding platform addressing the local challenges of climate change.
From indulging in comfort food to trying new food fusions, Canadian flavour and colour specialist Embassy Ingredients has tracked the changes in consumer preferences driven by the pandemic.
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.
The UK Food Standards Agency Chief Scientist Robin May says urgent progress is needed on a unified eco-labelling system so that the food system can be set on a path to sustainability.
The Hershey Company’s DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) agenda has been acknowledge in a survey by Forbes magazine, which has ranked it #1 on its list of the ‘World's Top Female Friendly Companies’, spearheading a roster of 300 honourees.
The Twinkies and Ding Dongs maker posted better-than-expected results for the third quarter, with higher volume, a favourable product mix, pricing and productivity and a higher volume offsetting rising inflation.
PepsiCo is helping its Quaker Oats farmers in the UK adopt regenerative agriculture practices through a tie-up with global farming organization LEAF. FoodNavigator hears more about the programme and how PepsiCo is transforming the impact of its supply...
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.
The American Bakers Association (ABA) has shared an overview of the COVID-19 Testing Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) that requires employers – including bakers – to comply with safety and health standards promulgated the US’s Occupational Safety and...
The Malaysian palm oil industry has highlighted artificial intelligence (AI) and satellite imaging as crucial technologies to be integrated into the sector to aid sustainability and secure the industry’s future.
Israeli start-up Torr Foodtech is replacing sugar binders with mechanical pressure and ultrasonic energy to ‘weld’ natural ingredients together in snacks.
While the rest of the UK enjoyed the summer, ambient cake and dessert manufacturer BBF Limited (BBF) were gearing up and preparing around 150 million mince pies for the upcoming festivities.
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...
Australian flatbread specialist firm Diego’s has noticed a significant uptick in consumer demand for lower carb and gluten-free products, which the firm is taking to heart in its reformulation and new product development efforts.
The PepsiCo Frito-Lay North America brand has teamed up with former Cowboys quarterback turned National Football League (NFL) commentator Tony Romo to give one die-hard fan the opportunity to experience the game like never before.
COVID; surges and higher costs of raw materials, packaging and freight; economy-wide bottlenecks and shortages; acute shortages in labour; and a workers' strike at its US cereal plants are expected to dent the breakfast cereal giant’s annual profit.
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...
Virginia-based Nutriati – which has developed a patented process yielding highly functional pulse proteins and flours with potential to unlock new opportunities in plant-based meat, dairy, gluten-free bakery and snacks – has struck a five-year global...
The American Bakers Association (ABA) was one of the key industry players to provide testimony to the US House of Representatives Agriculture Committee regarding the challenges the bakery sector now faces, thanks to the COVID pandemic.
The Japanese snack giant has warned of a price rise next year, thanks to a poor potato harvest, a sharp increase in production costs raw material and logistics costs, and a weight reduction of some of its signature snacks.
The global bakery café chain has become the fast-casual restaurant to commit to becoming climate positive – not just neutral – by 2050, challenging industry peers to follow suit.
Research commissioned by Atura Proteins reveals the majority of UK brand owners and producers surveyed are ‘most likely’ to plough their NPD budget into investigating the plant-based space next year.