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.
The latest conquest in Mondelez International’s aggressive acquisition journey is Chipita S.A., an Athens-headquartered food conglomerate that primarily caters to the central and eastern European markets, but also sells its products in more than 50 countries...
With the pandemic resulting in weight gain for many, Kamut International is taking the opportunity to highlight the benefits that its khorasan wheat can add.
The acclaimed Canadian sprouted whole grains bakery has launched a direct-to-consumer ecommerce platform that will deliver its ‘healthier living’ plant-based, non-GMO products across the US.
Join British Baker’s free webinar on Tuesday 8 June where you can quiz bakery experts on all aspects of manufacturing from planning, energy and waste management through to ingredients and more.
The Real Bread Campaign is hosting a free webinar to inspire budding bakers to take the leap into creating a flourishing business selling authentic, preservative-free breads.
The global bakery supplier has refreshed its corporate image by paying tribute to the profession that has sustained its success for more than 30 years.
The Federation of Bakers (FoB) is the latest organisation to join the Food and Drink Federation (FDF), to consolidate efforts in tackling some of the biggest issues facing the sector.
More than ever, consumers care about what they eat and pay more attention to the product label. For baked goods, there is a rising demand for short and clean(er) labels, with mainly natural ingredients and ingredient names that consumers know or understand,...
Consumers are increasingly reading product labels and searching out ‘clean’ ingredients lists that are shorter and feature recognisable ingredients that are sourced from nature. Artificial or chemical ingredients are the main undesirables, while there...
Today’s consumers are proactively seeking foods that are good for them and good for the world. Clean label is more than a trend; it’s becoming a mainstream expectation in all areas of the food industry. John Powers, marketing director, Snacking &...
Not long after probiotics became the big buzzword, prebiotics became a thing. More recently, postbiotics have begun circulating – and are now slated to be the next mega trend.
A strike at Northern Ireland’s largest bread-manufacturing plant, compounded with the red tape in importing bread from England, is likely to cause bread shortages this weekend.
Bellevue Ingredients & Solutions has launched a range of functional durum wheat flours that can be adapted to all bread making processes and bakery applications.
Weston Foods’ first ever Bakeology Report reveals what we all know by now – that the pandemic has triggered a re-evaluation of food choices among consumers – but it also highlights the relevance that bakery continues to play in Americans’ lives.
The global player in the bakery ingredients business has acquired Wouters NV, a family business that has been based in Lokeren, has been active in the bakery ingredients, oils and frying fats sector since 1927.
For the past 38 years, Americans have been celebrating National Pretzel Day on 26 April, and this year is no exception, particularly after the twisted events of the past year.
The UK's third-largest supermarket chain is planning to scrap its scratch baking practice instore for a centralised bakery model that will deliver pre-baked products to stores daily.
Bimbo Bakeries USA has been given the 2021 Energy Star of the Year award by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Energy.
Nim’s Fruit Crisps is harvesting the goodness of Pink Lady apples; Livwell rolls out a Nutritional Yeast variant for its vegan fans; and Dr Oetker combines science with baking to get kids creating in the kitchen.
The Real Bread Campaign is issuing a shout out for a wider network of ambassadors to wave the flag for clean label, all-natural, artisan-style sourdough bread.
A survey into food waste in the UK bakery sector has found that while food waste is certainly a real issue, action to reduce it is sadly not a main item on the menu.
The French bakery manufacturer has developed a baguette made from a mix of pulses, commonly used in Indian and Middle Eastern cuisines, as well as in traditional French and Tex-Mex dishes such as cassoulet and chilli con carne.
Bertinet Bakery has launched a ‘category-first’ artisan sliced sourdough, which it claims has a softer ‘sandwich friendly’ texture that stays fresher for longer without additives or shelf life preservatives.
IFF has launched a next-generation enzyme-only dough strengthener that allows bakery manufacturers to develop clean label goods without any trade-offs.
To mark Global Recycling Day 2021 (18 March), Bakers Basco has revealed the results of a YouGov survey to uncover what the UK public thinks of the recycling of products designed to be used multiple times rather than being disposed of after a single use.
Scottish Bakers is calling on government for additional support after a survey conducted amongst its members last month revealed the harsh impact of coronavirus.
With the British Baker webinar on ‘Consumers, Covid and clean label baking – what’s next?’ just a few days away, we introduce the complete line-up for the expert panel
The Northwest-based bakery – which has been crafting artisan breads for the past four decades – is on a mission to partner with like-minded businesses to ensure what consumers eat is nutritious and sustainable as possible.
Scientists from Rothamsted Research – the longest-running agricultural research institute in the world – have used genome editing to develop a type of wheat that is less likely to produce acrylamide when baked.
The world’s largest bakery company posted outstanding financial results, reported significant market share gains, was recognised as one of the world’s most ethical companies for the fifth consecutive year and increased its global use of renewable electricity...
Kellogg’s, PepsiCo, Grupo Bimbo, ADM and Ingredion are among the select few to have made the grade for the Ethisphere Institute’s acclaimed list of the World’s Most Ethical Companies.
The webinar, hosted by British Baker, will explore what clean label means to consumers and the industry, as well as the reformulation challenges that may arise as part of the clean label journey.
Today’s consumer is more receptive to products fortified with novel ingredients, especially if they add a functional benefit like high proteins and fibres, but lower carbs. This article examines research being carried out by Devon Petrie, a lecturer within...
It’s that time of the year again when the artisanal bakery sector around the globe gets together to celebrate all things additive-free when it comes to baking bread.
The All-China Bakery Association (ACBA) has partnered with Shanghai Sinoexpo Informa Markets International Exhibition Co. (IM Sinoexpo) to form a joint venture to further expand the reach of one of the country’s largest trade shows on the bakery calendar.
The myriad benefits gained by eating a fibre-rich diet are at the heart of a nationwide campaign launched this month by UK Flour Millers (formerly nabim).
Frank Dale has extended its vegan range of baked treats (now available D2C); pladis had added another ‘swavoury’ flavour to its Flipz lineup; and Mexican producer Lasto Foods has rolled out its line of all-natural nut butters in mess-free squeezable containers...
Flagship Food Group has acquired a majority stake of the Californian family-owned specialty tortillas maker, giving it a major cash injection to take its growth to the next level.
In recent months, there has been a raft of announcements from brands that have shimmied up to big names to pump energy into their marketing ploys and attract the purchasing power of star-struck consumers.
Flowers Foods is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its Wonder Bread brand with a $100,000 Wonder of Science initiative focused on bolstering science education in US schools.
Bimbo Bakeries USA (BBU) – a subsidiary of the Mexican bakery giant Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV – has launched a direct-to-consumer platform that delivers BBU brands to the doorsteps of consumers.
Délifrance’s newest research – Prove It: A Viennoiserie Focus – reveals that 79% of consumers consider taste to be the key factor when choosing viennoiserie, compared to 61% placing freshness at top spot, and 49% pinpointing price.