Mekitec Group has cemented its place among the world’s leading food quality control vendors with the acquisition of Grupo Bimbo’s subsidiary, Kanan Smart Solution, in a share transaction.
The Mexican bakery giant posted new highs for the second quarter – with a 16.2% increase in sales and adjusted EBITDA growing nearly 37% – as it motivated to revitalise those channels and categories that suffered during the pandemic.
Addo Food Group is on a recruitment drive to fill more than 200 vacancies, created to meet the UK’s rising demand for fridge-staples since the outbreak of the pandemic.
Denver-based Flagship Food Group – a Hispanic-foods focused company that is majority owned by Creo Capital Partners, which exclusively focuses on the food and consumer products segments – has acquired a majority stake in tortilla and snack producer Tortilla...
pladis has updated its Better Biscuits category management online platform to help independent retailers shake up the biscuit category with an additional £21m in annual sales.
The latest instalment of the Innovation Challenge series sees a collaboration with Kraft Heinz to scale up the stand-out submissions from forward-thinking startups.
The Scottish Government-formed Action Group is today tabling a proposal to Pladis to build a new cost-efficient plant on a nearby site in order to save the jobs threatened by the closure of the Tollcross factory.
It’s that time of the year again when ‘you can have your cake and eat it, too’ – unlike the admonishment that Thomas, Duke of Norfolk gave to Thomas Cromwell back in 1538. After its inaugural success last year, the second Cake Week is scheduled to take...
Remove gluten and the most crucial ingredient for a dough’s rheology, the breadmaking processes, characteristics like structure and mouthfeel, along with a longer shelf life, has effectively been removed. But with gluten intolerance a global epidemic...
Cheetos and global music superstar Bad Bunny have extended their Deja tu Huella (‘leave your mark’) partnership – launched in 2020 – that celebrates the impact that Hispanic culture has made on society.
Bread is poised for a healthy revival. From gut health to personalised nutrition, innovative product development is paving the way to a new era of opportunity for industrial bakers.
Glebe Farm – home to the UK’s first production plant for making oat drinks from scratch – has reported best-in-class CO2 emission figures for its PureOaty snack beverage.
BakeMark is set to capitalise on new growth opportunities following its acquisition by private equity firm Clearlake Capital Group, whose current $39bn portfolio includes Chef’s Cut Real Jerky and ParmCrisps and Thinsters maker Proven Brands.
A new study commissioned by Glanbia Nutritionals that consumer choices have been hugely impacted by the pandemic, and brands need to take note of the ‘new normal’ that is impacting snacking habits.
Research released by the Australian macadamia industry found that almost 50% of consumers globally peg the little pleasures in everyday life as the key to a healthy mind. Conversely, only 25% say big experiences and milestones make them happy.
The British appetite for chorizo remains high – and is growing – with a whopping 28% jump in export sales of the Spanish delicacy produced under the Consorcio del Chorizo Español seal in the first quarter of 2021.
Australian nutra firm Nuzest will launch a multivitamin snack bar in APAC, the UK and USA this July, expanding its portfolio beyond powdered supplements for the first time.
MSDUK has partnered with several CPG majors to launch the UK’s first accelerator programme to help 300 ethnic minority-owned businesses (EMBs) to become supply- -chain ready.
The UK’s transport crisis is only going to get worse in the coming weeks, affecting the country’s entire food industry and no less so the baking sector, which will undoubtedly put a strain on getting product onto shelves.
The Good Crisp Company is helping consumers build a healthy ‘relation-chip’; Kooky’s is sending tastebuds to exotic climes; GoGo squeeZ is opening up nature’s classroom; Goal Power is kicking kids back into an active lifestyle; and Duff Kits are helping...
CEREAL – Europastry’s main R&D centre – is on the search for its inaugural class of Baking the Future, the bakery sector’s first ever dedicated accelerator programme.
Bakery giant Betty Crocker is marking its upcoming 100-year anniversary in the Middle East with NPD in its cake mix range and a shift to gender neutral marketing and messaging that has won multiple awards in the region
The Belgian family-owned natural chicory and pea ingredient specialist has received a €10m boost to capitalise on the booming demand for more plant-based, balanced and transparent ingredients.
Bertinet Bakery launches a category-first softer ‘sandwich-friendly’ sliced clean sourdough, Banana Scoops has launched the UK’s first vegan, dairy-free ice cream made from bananas, Kiddylicious has developed portion-controlled treats for tinier tums...
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.
The London-based producer of Europe’s first probiotics and nootropics (so-called smart drugs that boost mental performance and brain health) snack bars – is hoping to raise £200,000 to progress its mission to get true functional nutrition into the hands...
PepsiCo has released its 2020 Sustainability Report, which outlines the progress of its social and sustainability agenda across its supply chain during what was a tumultuous year.
The plastic pollution debate; the plastic pandemic; or war on plastic – call it what you like but it’s impossible to ignore the global backlash against the use of plastic. But, what is the best route to rid our reliance on this material, which has literally...
Bagel Boy will continue to operate out of its existing manufacturing facility in Lawrence, Massachusetts, with founder Chuck Bouchrouche at the helm of the organisation.
Northern Ireland bakery Around Noon is investing over half a million pounds to quadruple the size of its bakery operations due increased demand from customers across Ireland and the UK.
Doritos is taking its 2020 #AmplifyBlackVoices campaign to the next level with the launch of SOLID BLACK, a multi-platform initiative in which it will invest more than $5m to amplify the stories of Black joy, strength and resilience.
The UK’s first vegan rocky road pizza – developed to commemorate World Chocolate Day – could prove to either be a step too far, or ready to ignite a new flavour explosion.
The Craft Bakers Association (CBA) partnered with payment technology specialist MultiPay Merchant Services to find out how the pandemic has changed the way consumers buy their baked treats in store.
Frito-Lay North America’s popular Tostitos brand is upping the ante on fighting food waste by teaming up with celebrity chef and author Carla Hall to launch Next Day Delicious, a bite-size cooking series to help consumers transform leftovers into new...
The European Snacks Association (ESA) has elected Mathijs Peters as president for a two-year term from today (1 July 2021), taking over the role from Dr Rolf Nilges, Intersnack’s director of Research & Development and External Affairs.
Délifrance partnered with trend consultants Harris & Hayes and commission Nielsen to conduct a UK-wide retail study to find out what Brits want from bread and pastry, both at home and out of the home, when they want it and what will encourage them...
Bimbo Bakeries USA (BBU) has downsized a new line of its Arnold, Brownberry and Oroweat Whole Grains breads for calorie-conscious consumers who can’t live without a slice, but don’t want to live with the regret.
BakeryandSnacks chats to The Protein Ball Co. founder Matt Hunt to find out what he believes the future holds for the sport’s nutrition category and where his brand fits into this realm.
UK organic flour brand Doves Farm has introduced a speciality flour range intended to appeal to adventurous home bakers wanting to experiment with taste and texture, but also bringing nutritional and environmental benefits to the mixing bowl.
