Raising issues is BakeryandSnacks’ new online series profiling influential people working in the bakery industry. Our first guest is Robb MacKie, president and CEO of the American Bakers Association (ABA).
The Kolkata-based biscuit producer has received the regulatory nod from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to float its initial public offering (IPO).
UK franchise development consultancy World Franchise Associates (WFA) has signed an agreement with US company Great Harvest Bakery to extend its footprint into Europe, the Gulf, UK, Japan and Canada.
From American-style layered caked mixes, to minature donuts inspired by a Kellogg's cereal and clean label, whole grain snack bars, BakeryandSnacks has scoured the shelves to see what's new.
Rubicon Bakers has added a new range of vegan goods to its basket of products to capitalize on the growing desire for plant-based foods. Our first guest for BakeryandSnacks' new Raising Issues series is Andrew Stoloff, president of the company.
Sweet bakery product supplier Rich Products is opening a new production site in Andover, Hampshire, as part of a major restructure of all its manufacturing in the UK.
At this year’s event – being held in Munich, Germany, on September 15-20 – a swathe of exhibitors will be showcasing their innovations and solutions for bakers and confectioners – from raw materials and baking ingredients to equipment and packaging solutions,...
UK bakery Huffkins has finalized its first significant export contract to Japan, with more orders to Australia, Canada and Switzerland already secured well into 2019.
From Vegbred made from sweet potato peels, to a new posh Pocky offering, to new variants of potato chips cooked in rice bran oil, we take a look at what's new on the shelf.
Consumers expect the real thing when they purchase a breakfast cereal advertised with fruit inclusions – not something produced to taste or give the appearance of. As such, the global freeze-dried ingredients market – and specifically fruit inclusions...
Nestlé has upped its efforts in the personalized nutrition trend with the rollout of the Wellness Ambassador program that combines artificial intelligence (AI), DNA testing and Instagramming food to tailor nutrition for Japanese consumers.
Aim-listed speciality baker Finsbury Food Group has acquired free-from producer Ultrapharm for a possible £25m ($32.2m) to capitalize on the burgeoning popularity of gluten-free.
Proseal, which won a Queen’s Award for International Trade this year, has launched a Proseal TTe tray sealer for low-volume production and production trials.
Nabisco’s parent company Mondelēz has redesigned the packaging of its Barnum’s Animals crackers after relenting to pressure from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
Sunrise Strategic Partners is on the verge of its 10th investment; this time to capitalize on the growing better-for-you snacks category, according to CEO and co-founder Steve Hughes.
From Dunkin’ Donuts new snack on the run menu, to Kind’s foray into protein, to the Finsbury Food Group meeting Public Health England’s 20% sugar reduction challenge well ahead of 2020 with its reformulated muffins, we take a look at what’s new on shelf...
General Mills has launched new products under Fibre One and Nature Valley in the UK to give even more impetus to its snacking division, which has seen 35.4% increase in sales in the past year.
Scientists have finally cracked the DNA sequence code of wheat, which will undoubtedly revolutionize how the world's most important crop can continue to feed a growing global population and, more importantly, alleviate the suffering of those with...
AAK is opening a new innovation center in Richmond, California, later this year, to focus on increasing production of partially hydrogenated oil-free and plant-based ingredients.
Pakistani’s highest-selling biscuit brand, Peek Freans Sooper, has been instrumental in reuniting one of the country’s most popular bands after a 13-year hiatus.
The non-profit organization’s cookie portfolio will see the addition of another gluten-free variant to cater to shifting and increasingly popular food industry trends.
To celebrate its centenary, Britannia Industries is planning to launch 50 new products this year in a bid to extend beyond biscuits and become a total foods company.
US consumers will see a price increase across Hostess Brands’ portfolio, including Twinkies and Ding Dongs, as inflationary pressure has taken a toll on the company’s Q2 sales.
China has announced tariffs on approximately $60bn worth of US goods as a retaliation after the Trump administration slapped 25% tariffs on $200bn Chinese products earlier this year.
Limagrain Céréales Ingrédients (LCI) has developed a fermented wheat flour that provides a targeted production of naturally occurring organic acids to lengthen the shelf life of baked goods, which bakers can confidently list as clean label.
UK gluten-free baking mix startup MannaVida has rebranded itself as Davina Steel and is currently fundraising through external investors to purchase a bakery facility to produce finished products.
Biscuit International has taken another step in its aggressive expansion plan with the acquisition of Arluy – the fifth largest producer and distributor of sweet biscuits in Spain.
Kellogg’s, Mondelēz, Pepperidge Farm and Flowers Foods have recently recalled bakery and snack products after a whey powder ingredient supplied by Associated Milk Producers has been suspected to be contaminated with the Salmonella bacteria.
The free from sector was conceived for – and remains vital to – millions of consumers who deal with allergies, intolerances and related conditions, but today, the movement has evolved into something far more complex encompassing a host of consumer interests...
Lucinda Bruce-Gardyne of Genius Gluten Free believes that – overall – UK consumers eat too much bread, which opens opportunities for nutritious non-wheat alternatives.
Kellogg’s woes continue with the CDC advising that all packs of Honey Smacks be tossed, Utz potato chips fails to declare soy and a new Dutch egg safety report shows need for higher standards: a quick update of some of the latest recalls in the bakery...
US Highland (UHLN) has completed the acquisition of Supreme Sweets, a commercial bakery that designs, produces and delivers custom private-label products for restaurant chains and grocery retailers, for an undisclosed sum.
The baker – which makes cakes under licensed brands such as Disney, Thorntons and Mary Berry, as well as artisan breads for supermarkets, restaurants and cafes – has posted a 3.4% decline in full year revenue, citing increasing ingredient costs and a...
San Giorgio Dolce & Salato has partnered with Gerhard Schubert finding success with pre-baked dough pieces, handy for baristas, who can quickly bake frozen croissants and serve them to their customers.
QSR chain Tim Hortons has signed an agreement with private equity firm Cartesian Capital Group to open more than 1,500 restaurants throughout China in the next decade.
The Minneapolis, US-headquartered food giant is counting on a swathe of new products – ranging from cereals to power bars – to boost growth in the coming year.
