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.
The Japanese government is searching for food firms and other institutions with the technology and insights to develop a regenerative food supply system for astronauts participating in the upcoming international space exploration program, the Artemis...
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.
From the UK’s best bakes, we reveal the winners that took the cake at the dazzling events ceremony hosted by Strictly Come Dancing’s Craig Revel Horwood at the Royal Lancaster in London on 21 October.
The association celebrated its 130th anniversary at the Baking Industry Awards 2021, which saw Stephens Bakery swoop up the title of Craft Bakery Business.
The global ingredients specialist has opened a $2m Technical Application Centre in Dubai, designed to help local producers in the bakery, dairy, beverage, sauce and dressing categories to develop formulations that address growing consumers demand in the...
The Fat Reduction Factsheet is the latest in a series of expert guidance factsheets published by the University’s Food Innovation Centre to help producers become more sustainable and create healthier treats.
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.
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.
The UK Government has introduced new rules for high fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) products that – when implemented in October next year – will affect the advertising of HFSS brands, volume promotions and the display of HFSS products instore.
While the UK has seen supply chain issues and shortages in the food sector, gluten free bakery brand Davina Steel is experiencing a massive surge in export orders.
Analysis of Google search data reveals that online searches across the globe for ‘truck driver UK’ exploded by 1,300% from 26 September, when petrol and HGV driver shortages in the UK became a widespread phenomenon.
Pivot Bio has launched Connect, a line of snacks designed to accelerate progress towards cleaner air and water by sourcing ingredients grown with microbial nitrogen instead of synthetic nitrogen fertilisers.
BakeryandSnacks talks to Antonio Escalona, senior VP and GM of PepsiCo North America’s recently created Hispanic Business Unit, about the company’s recent multi-million dollar investment in the Hispanic market and how the pandemic has swayed the company’s...
Kellogg Company has responded to the workers strike, denying allegations by the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union (BCTGM) that it threatened to move production outside the US if it didn’t agree to proposals.
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 Original Baker has received a major investment from HSBC UK to expand its existing site in Malton and to diversify its product range to meet growing customer demand.
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.
The forecourt and fast food empire owned by Mohsin and Zuber Issa has scooped up Cooplands, adding the UK’s second largest bakery chain to its growing portfolio of brands that includes Greggs, Starbucks, KFC and Subway.
Scottish Bakers has confirmed the World Championship Scotch Pie Awards is back in full swing after its COVID-impacted hiatus, and is calling for entries to root out pie perfection.
The scheme set up by five of the UK’s largest plant bakers is doubling its efforts to visit more locations of interest to track down backlogs of bread baskets and wheeled dollies diverted out of the supply chain, whether intentionally or by mistake.
Online ‘wonky bread’ subscription platform Earth & Wheat has become the first business to partner with Hermes, employing its Stay Fresh delivery to get parcels to customers the next day.
Munchy Seeds pushes pride for the planet, GoOats motivates to make mornings memorable, Boundless release Activated Chips to pump up gut health and Honey Mama’s falls into a culinary inspired Fall.
Tamsin Robinson used her knowledge gained from Le Cordon Bleu to create BakesterBox, which offers step-by-step recipe boxes for complex bakes that anyone can do at home.
Promoting consumption of insects has the potential to combat climate change – more so than turning them into animal feed, says a new study. There is also a wider acceptance by Westerners for insect-enriched products like breads, cakes and energy bars....
COVID-10 has changed the way the world works and in particular, brought forth a seismic change in consumer habits and preferences. This, says Puratos, has implications for all players in the bakery, patisserie and chocolate sectors.
Industry leaders take to the podium to discuss the trend that impacts all areas when it comes to creating stand out snacks, from simpler labels, to trickier better-for-you formulations that do not compromise on indulgence, to being as good for the planet...
Consumers – especially the younger set – are seeking out healthier food options that contain fewer ingredients and less involved processing, but still deliver on taste and texture. Blue Diamond Growers is stepping up to the mark with a series of products...
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.
St Pierre Groupe has reported a bumper season for the brand, with increased distribution and marketing investment seeing it take the title of UK’s number one burger bun brand.
Forget grabbing a quick drink or a bar of chocolate, vending machines are now trending for everything from meat, healthier options and as a strategy for slashing food loss.
Lebanese consumers had a lower intake of water, fruit, and vegetables, and a higher consumption of sweets and snacks during the COVID-19 lockdown, according to a new study.
The UK government's decision to finally make it mandatory to add folic acid to non-wholemeal wheat flour to help prevent life-threatening spinal conditions in babies is being hailed by all concerned.
The Tilburg-based bakery manufacturer that specialises in home baked bread and private label treats has received a boost from private investment firm 3i Group (3i).
Herbalife has positioned its new APAC-focused iced coffee range as both a healthier alternative and as an ‘ideal snack’ product, in hopes of appealing to younger, health-conscious consumers.
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.
Stacy’s Pita Chips has partnered with actress and producer Reese Witherspoon and her media company, Hello Sunshine, to spotlight the 10 standout winners of the 2021 Stacy’s Rise Project.
With a passion to ensure that kids across the globe have enough to eat, but also believing in their influence to change the state of play, allergen-free snack brand MadeGood has launched the Un-Wreck the Future campaign to inspire kids to take ownership...
US private equity firm Bain Capital is leading the acquisition of Bread Holdings – the parent company of the upmarket UK coffeehouse chain – with input from EBITDA Investments and entrepreneurs Henry McGovern and Steven K. Winegar.
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.
We are taking tastebuds on a global trip with a traditional Portuguese Pasteis de Nata, a Birthday Cake frozen Greek yoghurt bar to celeb chef Gino D’Acampo’s Italian favourites.
Inclement weather in Canada and Europe is resulting in a spike in the price of raw material, which – along with increases in freight – is spiralling the durum wheat market ‘completely out of control’, according to Eurostar Commodities.
