Arla Foods Ingredients has launched a new concept to help manufacturers create protein bars that tap into the demand for creamy nut butter fillings without compromising on texture, taste or functionality.
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...
Beyond freshness, convenience and great tasting baked goods, consumer demand for better-for-you options is on the rise. In fact, research by FMCG revealed that since the pandemic, 46% of consumers seek out snacks with health-boosting properties.
Fitsport Nutrition Foods, a Hyderabad-based company specialising in energy and protein bars, has ventured into the highly competitive US market with a bigger bar via a listing on Amazon US.
There has been a notable shift in demand for functional snacks amongst a wider group of consumers, rather than just the elderly and ultra-health-conscious. With post-pandemic healthy eating on the rise, and better nutritional information available to...
A study by American research found that eating almonds daily reduces wrinkle severity – along with improving skin pigmentation – in postmenopausal women.
Arla Foods Ingredients has launched a new concept to help manufacturers create peanut butter-based protein bars that offer consumers the healthier indulgence that many still believe is hard to find.
Japanese snack manufacturer Calbee is conducting a sales trial for a dried apple snack to test consumer interest in the country as it continues to explore healthier new product development.
Representatives of the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers’ International union (BCTGM) said Nabisco workers decided to strike after negotiations with Mondelēz International – the Chicago-based owner of Nabisco – failed to yield an...
Poor harvests globally are pushing up wheat prices and raising concerns over supply constraints. But, despite ‘temperamental’ weather this summer, the UK’s biggest cereal brand says its local sourcing strategy has paid off.
Finsbury Food Group has again teamed up with Bosh! to launch Brilliant Brioche Buns, Seggiano is dialling up the excitement after a muted Christmas last year and Cinnamon Toast Crunch is giving teens exclusive access to premium merch.
Urban Legend is the new kid on the block that is shaking up the indulgent snacking sector with its non-HFSS (high in fat, salt and sugar) doughnut. The UK challenger brand has now appointed boutique branding and design agency Biles Hendry to hit the sweet...
The Swiss-Irish group continues to simplify its business model with the sale of its Brazilian operations to Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV. Its aim to rebuild as a bakery leader in Europe and Asia has also been given a boost with a new €500m revolving credit facility.
The annual Baking Industry Awards – hosted by our sister publication, British Baker – is the most glamorous and eagerly awaited event on the UK’s bakery industry calendar.
The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) has announced the launch of the 2021 Real California Pizza Contest, its third search for the best pizza recipes using California cheese.
Not wanting to sit back on its laurels after snagging the Queen’s Award for Innovation in 2020, Nim's Fruit Crisps has launched two collections of air-dried ingredients to help it emerge from the pandemic stronger than before.
Turning Rock Partners provided the financial boost to support the acquisition, with existing shareholders and management also participating in the new round of capital.
PepsiCo wants to become ‘net water positive’ by 2030, meaning the beverage giant will replenish more water than it uses to produce its food and beverage brands.
Commodities giant Cargill has entered a partnership with vertical farming experts AeroFarms to examine how indoor farming technologies can be used in the cocoa sector.
Grocery retailers and packaged food and beverage brands should brace for another significant shift in consumer shopping habits this month as many families with students returning to in-person school after a year or more of distance or hybrid learning...
Although controversial, Marie Antoinette was undoubtedly onto something when she decreed ‘Let them eat cake!’ From US president Harry S. Truman (‘There’s nothing better than cake, but more cake’) to kitchen doyen Julia Child (‘A party without cake is...
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.
Munchy Seeds, Simply Seedz and Miss Nang Treats are taking seeds to the next level, while Rootles and Nature’s Garden is taking the guesswork out of snacking healthy. We also get an exclusive peak into Asda’s Extra Special launches for Christmas.
Leading UK bakery chain Greggs has announced that it has committed to using 100% Fairtrade chocolate across its supply chain and in all chocolate products sold through its shops.
The UK specialist miller and baker has joined a list of blue chip customers – including PepsiCo, Ella’s Kitchen and Vivienne Westwood, among others – that have adopted Mapp’s Customer Data Platform (CDP) to drive a targeted digital communication strategy.
Food Innovations Baking Group has embarked on an extensive recruitment drive, following a $3m move to a new site to consolidate its capabilities to bring innovative new baking products to market.
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...
A new report from Australian consumer advocacy group Choice has found that what’s in the pack of a popular toddler’s treat often bears little resemblance to what’s promised on the label.
Studies have suggested that some consumers may find sourdough easier to digest due to the slow fermentation time, which has renewed interest again in bread.
The Peebles and Post cereals maker’s strategy to unlock more value through prudent acquisitions is paying off, posting a 19% increase in net sales for Q3, driven in the main from the acquisition of TreeHouse’s private label cereals and the Peter Pan peanut...
Grupo Bimbo has set its sights on the fast growing better-for-you cookie sector and swooped up Emmy’s Organics, a New York-based producer of ultra-premium organic cookies.
Despite aggressive opposition, intervention by the Government and the tabling of a ‘compelling’ proposal to save the 472 jobs at stake, pladis is proceeding with the closure of its historic biscuit factory in Tollcross, first communicated to employees...
Dublin-headquartered Valeo Foods – which itself was bought by Bain Capital Private Equity (co-founded by politician Mitt Romney) for £1.5bn in May – has agreed to acquire New World Foods Europe (NWFE) from Australian FMCG entrepreneur Tony Quinn.
The Dutch entrepreneurial development bank FMO and Proparco – the financing arm of Agence Française de Développement Group – have reaffirmed support for long-standing client Tirayaki Agro through a new syndicated facility that will provide impact through...
Manchester-based Kellogg’s has promoted Christopher Hayden-Hayes to oversee its people strategy for the UK and Ireland – the cereal giant’s largest market in Europe – while still retaining HR responsibility for its European IT function.
French bakery manufacturer Bridor has partnered with world-renowned pastry chef Pierre Hermé to launch a collection of Viennese pastries, ChicP is on a mission to encourage Brits to waste less and eat more of what’s left in the fridge, and a ‘comedically...
All of Kellogg’s 50+ factories around the world have been hit by supply shortages due to a range of disruptions, from a 10-day pandemic lockdown in Malaysia to civil unrest in South Africa, CEO Steve Cahillane told analysts on a conference call.
It's hard to imagine what began as a family pancake recipe, which co-founder Joel Clark would sell to neighbors in brown paper bags from a little red wagon as an 8-year-old, would become a $200m business selling a growing portfolio of better-for-you...
Pepperidge Farm is bring some some favourite fall treats, Popcorn Kitchen is adding a cheddar variant to its lineup and Abby’s Better Nut Butters are rolling out in snack anywhere, anytime portable pouches.
Although the summer holidays are a eagerly-awaited treat for most British kids, the sad reality is that up to three million go hungry when schools close.
The membership scheme by five of the UK’s largest plant bakers to manage an industry-wide bakery equipment solution has upgraded its alarm system from LightBug with 4G connectivity, Blutetooth and ring alerts.
