The recently created and investor-baked US snacks business has taken another step in its aggressive expansion strategy with the acquisition of Pretzilla brand owner Miller Baking Company.
The manufacturer of gluten-free puff pastry sheets has been snapped up by The Fillo Factory – which produces appetizers, small bites, snacks, entrees and desserts – for an undisclosed amount.
Human Food – punted as ‘the only certified 100% organic nutrition bar in the world’ – introduces two new variants; Ginger Bakers celebrates the British apple; and PepsiCo Frito-Lay-backed Stacy’s rolls out innovative packaging that features a geotargeted...
New research from General Mills suggests cereal is shaking free from some of its negative stereotypes as consumers look for relief from pandemic-related pressures, including balancing tighter budgets due to lost jobs, wanting to maintain their families’...
The National Confectioners Association (NCA) has announced the 2021 Sweets & Snacks Expo will be held from June 22 to 25, 2021, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, moving from Chicago for the first time in the show’s history.
Transparency has emerged as the clear winner in Innova Market Insights’ Top Ten Trends for 2021 with brands upping their game to meet evolving ethical, environmental and clean label consumer demands. Here we highlight five of Innova’s trends predicted...
Most Brits share a love for snacking because of its ability to deliver a moment of joy, to fulfil that craving for something salty, to give an energy boost or to provide solace in these unprecedented times. Where it does differ is which snack is the nation’s...
Traditional bakeries typically have the proper food safety measures in place onsite, but what some may have failed to realise is that when switching to an online and home delivery service, the rules, regulations and requirements change.
The International Bakery Exhibition (iba) is bringing the industry together online in February 2021 in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic that has restricted physical meeting opportunities.
Intakt Snacks is upping its production capacity of dried keto-friendly cheese snacks with additional purchase of a second Radiant Energy Vacuum machine from EnWave Corporation.
The predictive analytics provider told BakeryandSnacks the UK savoury snacks industry stands to lose £381.1m, while the bakery sector is at risk of losing £143.4m should the government’s injunction on advertising products labelled as high in fat, sugar...
ParmCrisps is rolling out its first-ever 100% dairy-free cheese crisps, developed with Amazon-owned Whole Foods; Prestige Hampers is giving its mammoth sausage roll a festive touch; and brand new start up Small Giants cracks the ‘creepy taboo’ with crackers...
Mondelez’s Oreo cookies are going the colour of the rainbow to reward acts of allyship for the LGBTQ+ community; Snyder’s of Hanover has teamed up with Captain Lawrence Brewing Co. to celebrate Oktoberfest safely at home; and Cape Cod Potato Chips will...
The cereal boxes feature a UK-first technology that a smartphone detects and reads aloud the labelling and allergen information to people with sight loss.
The 200-year-old business has strengthened its position on the Atlanta market with the acquisition of H&F Bread Company, a wholesale bakery that sells artisan breads and gluten-free baked goods primarily to the local foodservice market.
A Craft Bakers Association survey amongst its members has shown that those who demonstrate dexterity, temerity and forward-thinking are riding the storm ... a lesson to be taken forward, even after the pandemic crisis has passed.
Tokyo-based snack subscription service Snaq.me is planning to develop more than 100 new snack products annually with the help of fresh funding of JYP260m (US$2.46m).
The Big Issue Japan – a street newspaper that enlists vendors who are homeless or working their way out of poverty – has made its foray into the bread business with an initiative aimed to slash food waste.
The national association – which has protected the interests of Scotland’s bakery trade for nearly 130 years – has sworn in Linda Hill from Murrays Bakers of Perth as president, and confirms its stance to help combat the spread of coronavirus.
The American Bakers Association (ABA), the European Commission and EuroCommerce joined the Federation of European Manufacturers and Suppliers of Ingredients to the Bakery, Confectionary and Patisseries Industries (Fedima) to discuss the challenges raised...
India has introduced a ban on the sales, advertisement and promotion of all foods high in saturated fat or trans-fat or added sugar or sodium (HFSS) in school grounds as well as within 50 metres from the premises.
The duo have signed a long-term contract to produce a range of sweet treats – starting with muffins and cookies – for customers in Europe, Middle East and North Africa.
The Philippines durian industry believes that its local variety shows strong potential for export as a food ingredient in addition to the more common frozen format due to its sweetness and colour, an important step forward in the quest to durians into...
The snack giant has broken ground for a state-of-the-art salty snacks plant in Novosibirsk, Russia’s third most populous city, which is situated in the southwestern part of Siberia.
Occupyd is an online ‘property’ marketplace that connects businesses and individuals looking to rent an inexpensive workspace with those looking to maximise their income during downtime.
The American Bakery Association (ABA) has unveiled a new website and streamlined its branding to highlight the importance of the sector for a healthy economy and a healthy consumer.
The Mexican bakery giant and the world’s largest bread maker is allegedly in talks with private equity firm Everstone Capital to acquire a majority stake in its packaged foods platform Everfoods to further cement its foothold in the $8bn Indian bakery...
Banana bread has undoubtedly become the official comfort food of the coronavirus lockdown and GoNanas has mixed it up with four bake at home variants; Podberry locks in wider distribution across Scotland for its pea-based snacks; Little Debbie allows...
PeaTos – developed to disrupt the $21bn snack market dominated by Cheetos maker Frito-Lay with snacks formulated with peas and lentils instead of corn for a healthier nutrition profile – has completed a $7m Series A fundraising round.
APAC public health experts say they are optimistic that the UK’s recent moves to ban TV ‘junk food’ ads before 9pm will encourage governments in the region to adopt similar measures – but also want more comprehensive restrictions that cover digital media.
Renowned TV chef Julia Child couldn’t have penned the world’s passion for the soft, sweet, indulgent treat more aptly. BakeryandSnacks celebrates Cake Week (August 31-September 6) by examining what consumers really want when it comes to their favourite...
Despite a recent YouGov poll revealing that 47% of UK consumers are more likely to spend their money with a brand whose loyalty scheme they are a part of, businesses often fail to introduce effective systems, writes Frederick Szydlowski, CMO and co-founder...
Informa Markets’ analysis into the ‘State of the Nation’ on the upcoming Vitafoods Virtual Expo examines how the coronavirus pandemic has affected consumer perceptions and trends.
Organic has been popular for years in the confectionery industry, but the coronavirus pandemic is contributing towards a boom in the sector, reflected by an increase in exhibitors at ISM.
The Asia Pacific savoury snack sector has undergone significant transformation over the past few years, with healthier, better-for-you options as well as localised flavours and ingredients gaining more momentum over traditional deep-fried and extruded...
The Bath-based producer of natural, artisan sourdough breads has teamed up with the UK’s biggest network of milkmen to deliver its newly launched 1.1kg sliced Seeded Sourdough to over 500,000 homes across the country to capitalise on sourdough’s popularity...
Organic and non-GMO ingredient supplier Terra Ingredients has partnered with Chicagoland food business IYA Foods to rollout a flour made from fonio, which has been cultivated and consumed for centuries in West Africa.
Chris Hook, Free From director of Warburtons, says the demand for free from is clearly here to stay, but the expectations of anyone following a gluten-free diet – whether for medical reasons or just a lifestyle choice – remain demanding … and so they...
Parle Products has launched Hide & Seek #WhipItUp – showcasing a collection of recipes from followers – to capitalise on the at home baking movement brought on by the outbreak of coronavirus.
Consumer Eyes’ Ron Rentel says ecommerce is here to stay – even post-COVID – hence the launch of a series of live streaming trade experiences by the Chinese technology conglomerate to bring buyers and sellers safely together to meet in real time.
Rudi’s Organic Bakery and Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery – acquired by the owner of the €100m Irish brand Promise Gluten Free in May – has appointed Brian McGuire as its new president and CEO with a mandate to reassert the US company as a leader in the organic...
Whole Foods Market has launched Home Ec 365, a digital home economics curriculum “built to help you adult like a boss” as it refreshes its 365 private label range.
The head of the United Nations’ food agency said the beleaguered country – which is battling economic and political woes, the COVID-19 pandemic and a major blast that tore through its capital city – could run out of bread in about 2½ weeks.
