Grupo Bimbo’s recently acquired Columbian frozen baked food company, Panattiere, which, according to Global Market Insights, is an ‘evident’ sign that the frozen bakery market will experience high growth over the next six years.
Everfoods, the packaged foods platform controlled by private equity firm Everstone Group, has entered into an agreement to acquire Cookie Man from Australian Foods India for an undisclosed sum.
Mike Hughes, head of Research and Insight at FMCG Gurus, emphasizes the importance of not overestimating the influence of high protein claims in the cakes & pastries sector.
Enjoy Life Foods has evolved from a better-for-you snack producer to an allergy-friendly icon with double-digital annual sales growth over the past two decades, but the company said the secret to its long-term success is not to follow market data and...
Mecatherm is responding to industry 4.0 launching three revolutionary designs for its modular oven, handling system and divider, showcasing the technology at IBA, in Munich, Germany (September 15-20).
This month, be kind to yourself – and the environment with a snack made from ingredients that would have otherwise gone to waste – with punch of protein and African superfoods, but still retaining the ultimate indulgence: BakeryandSnacks takes a look...
The Betty Crocker maker reported a better-than-expected fourth-quarter profit, but also announced it was axing 625 jobs to reduce costs amid slowing sales of its bakery and yogurt products.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority Of India (FSSAI) has agreed, in principal, to reduce the trans-fat content in vanaspati and bakery shortenings and margarines to less than 2% by 2022.
Optimum Nutrition (ON) has collaborated with retailer Faber International to roll out its convenient protein snack options to consumers at 40 mass transit locations.
Tritordeum - the Mediterranean cereal that is sweeping up supporters for its nutritional, agronomical and organoleptic benefits - has added another accolade to its belt.
Orkla Confectionery & Snacks Latvija is boosting its cookie production with a new plant in Latvia, which will be the biggest of its kind in the Baltics and Scandinavia.
Mondelēz plans to invest in Central and Eastern Europe by acquiring local brands in high-growth categories as these regions are showing a healthy growth trajectory, especially in the snacking space.
China is set to become one of the most attractive cereals and bakery markets worldwide, with the bakery sector reaching $47bn by 2020 as more people chose to eat snacks on the go.
The South African Competition Commissions has approved the merger – with conditions – in which Robertsons will gain control over Silver 2017 (Pty) Ltd (trading as Newco), following the transfer of the spreads business from Unilever South Africa (ULSA).
Bob’s Red Mill has filed a lawsuit against the Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG) of North America to continue using a ‘gluten-free’ symbol without paying for certification.
The Oreo maker has announced it is expanding its Harmony program to ensure that its entire European biscuit production will be made from sustainable wheat within the next five years.
The Federation of Coeliac Associations of Spain (FACE) has pledged to use the European licencing system Espiga Barrada (the Crossed Grain Trademark) from 2020.
Scottish health chiefs are set to ban cereals like Coco Pops, Sugar Puffs and Cheerios from school breakfasts in a countrywide bid to cut childhood obesity.
Australian biscuit maker Kooka’s Country Cookies is moving to a new site to cope with increased demand following a decision by Woolworths to cease stocking the biscuits that paradoxically sent sales soaring.
Ingredients provider Ingredion has launched a high-capacity carrier that allows manufacturers to transform a wide variety of oil- and water-soluble liquids into homogenous and flowable powders.
The National Confectioners Association (NCA) has named the most innovative product award winners of 2018 at the Sweets and Snacks Expo in Chicago (May 22-May 24, 2018).
Coeliac UK and Innovate UK are inviting industry and academia to submit ideas on improving the detection and management of coeliac disease, as well as creating more nutritious and affordable gluten-free foods.
Private label manufacturer Biscuit International has acquired Northumbrian Fine Foods (NFF) from CriSeren Foods to extend its reach in the dynamic free-from market.
More than one in seven egg and chicken samples submitted by member states to EFSA contained fipronil residues exceeding legal limits, according to a report.
CAOBISCO – which represents the Chocolate, Biscuits and Confectionery Industries in Europe – has rebuffed a study’s suggestion that placing a tax on sweets snacks could be an effective tool in fighting obesity.
Mexican breadmaker Grupo Bimbo posted a 28% first-quarter net profit increase, helped by good performance in snacks and the bread category in Canada, but expressed concern about the potential volatility in Mexico following elections on July 1,...
Kellogg has introduced two limited edition pastries under its Pop-Tarts brand to the US with two side-by-side flavors in one tart to capitalize on a growing penchant for nostalgic purchases by aging millennials for sweet baked goods.
A study by consumer intelligence company Catalina found the center of the retail store is by no means dead and consumers can be enticed back by innovative products, especially when it comes to bakery and snacks.
This month, we review a range of innovative snacks including Kellogg’s limited edition playable record made from Chocolate Frosted Flakes and Propercorn’s rollout of art nouveau packaging.
Novozymes’ food and beverage division posted a 5% growth for Q1 2018, driven by an increased uptake in solutions for specific bread types consumed in Asia Pacific and Latin America.
Soya beans are high in protein and naturally gluten-free, ground into a fortified flour that is increasingly becoming popular among producers of bakery goods and snacks.
