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What is driving the MENA snack boom?

What is driving the MENA snack boom?

By Gill Hyslop

The snack market in the Middle East and Africa (MENA) is being fueled by a young population and shifting consumer preferences. But can snack and confectionery producers balance the rising demand for indulgence with the growing focus on health and wellness?

Snack smart: The surge in nutritious nibbles

Snack smart: The surge in nutritious nibbles

By Rachel Truman

Health-conscious consumers are devouring more snacks and demanding more from their choices. And manufacturers are stepping up to the plate with ever more nutritious nibbles.

Why are people with celiac disease suffering more at the tills?

Why are people with celiac disease suffering more at the tills?

By Gill Hyslop

Research by Coeliac UK into the cost of gluten free (GF) food shows that while overall food inflation has reduced over the past two years, Brits with celiac disease are still facing a huge additional burden both in terms of cost and availability.

NPD: What’s sweetening the bakery aisle?

NPD: What’s sweetening the bakery aisle?

By Gill Hyslop

Globally, teatime continues to maintain its relevance in modern society, providing an opportunity to socialize with family and friends, foster a sense of community and relaxation. And as consumers get more adventurous with their tastebuds, bakery...

NPD: The viral Snackle Box and how to fill it

NPD: The viral Snackle Box and how to fill it

By Gill Hyslop

From trending bachelorette-inspired boxes on TikTok to Amazon’s new take of the traditional woven picnic basket, the portable snack box has gone overboard. But there’s an art to filling it.

Rising above with NPD: The new dough-mains of healthier bread

Rising above with NPD: The new dough-mains of healthier bread

By Gill Hyslop

The humble staple has been a part of the fabric of life since the Neolithic era, rising to an everyday essential during the 19th Century with the advent of industrial milling processes. Fast forward a century and it was unfairly tarred with negative...