Established names look to all-in-one snack packs and new categories for c-store growth, while healthier choices make a push for their place in this grab-and-go channel. Sneak a peek at what we’ve seen this week at the National Association of Convenience...
Mintel research has revealed organic products launches with free from and ethical claims have experienced impressive growth over the past decade, especially in Europe.
Cape Cod is donating 5% of proceeds from a limited edition potato chip variant to breast cancer research, Cereal Partners Worldwide are promoting digestive wellness, Nestlé gets into the Christmas spirit and Taco Bell is turning up the heat with tortilla...
The Harry & David bakery, part of the 1-800-FLOWERS family, has refreshed its branding to reach a wider, more contemporary audience seeking everyday baked goods to special occasion gifts.
UK specialist ingredients supplier Thew Arnott Group has finalized the sale of its food color business to German partner Extrachem for an undisclosed amount.
The baking ingredients company has leveraged its food science expertise to complement its parent company’s commercial reach. We spoke to both companies at the International Baking Industry Expo (IBIE) about what’s trending in bakery, and it reaches beyond...
Marjolein Regelink, international regulatory advisor at food labelling compliance expert Ashbury Labelling, looks at the challenges of labeling snack products like vegan chocolate.
Verity Clifton, applications technologist at specialist ingredients company Thew Arnott, looks at the challenges facing food makers of vegan products regarding texture and sugar.
Bread has been baked for millennia using the same basic ingredients – flour, yeast, salt and water. However, what many Americans may not know is that some of their breads may also contain ingredients that are banned in many countries, including the EU...
The Canadian acidulant producer presented its ingredients at the International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) for the first time, following a refreshed marketing approach and private equity acquisition.
Kind is pulling its line of better-for-you fruit snacks – made without dyes – from store shelves because of poor sales, noting kids ‘prefer to eat snacks that resemble candy gems.’
The US cereal and snack giant unveiled Leaf Jerky at Natural Products Expo East in Baltimore, Maryland, earlier this month, mooted to appeal to vegan, vegetarians and flexitarians alike.
The Michigan-based bakery discovered that permissible indulgence continues to propel sweets, while personalization and flavor explorations are driving innovation by producers and intrigue from consumers.
The pulse-based snacking leader from Calbee North America will run a promotional campaign to snip $5 from movie tickets purchased through the third-party movie ticketing company.
French pâtissier Tipiak has released a selection of gluten-free fruity macarons – a first for the UK hospitality sector; Eaton Hemp has rolled out whole hemp seed snacks for those looking for a nutritionally dense option; an Kellogg’s RXBAR has debuted...
Fresh off the heels of announcing a snacking innovation center in Chicago, the company will offload a part of the business it absorbed in the October 2018 deal with Pinnacle Foods.
As kids head back to the classroom, we scoured the snack-o-sphere for a sneak peek into what they’ll be enjoying in the cafeteria. From raisins to fruit cups, green cereal to customizable bags of chips, this school year has lots to offer in the way of...
YAAR has seen demand rise for its on-the-go dairy snacks with a listing in Ocado, four months after launching in Sainsbury’s and Whole Foods Market, in the UK.
Soreen has expanded its convenience snacking range with the launch of its Banana Loaf Bar, an individually wrapped snack-sized version of the brand’s Banana Malt Loaf.
Munchy Seeds has rebranded its seed mixes with redesigned packaging focusing on the reduction of plastic and new formats to appeal to snacking consumers.
The flavor went viral upon its limited-edition release earlier this year, leading Lay’s to select it as the first product in brand-new packaging, hitting US shelves Monday.
Smart Baking Company, which focuses on high-fiber, low-calorie breads and other refrigerated or frozen baked goods, will nearly double its production facilities by 2020.
A Wisconsin cheese maker refreshed its 90s-era dried cheese snack by removing extra ingredients and changing the shape. Now it's a top search result for ‘cheese snack’ on Amazon.
The charred remains of 14,000-year-old flat bread found in Jordan has given researchers a glimpse into the diets of Natufian hunter-gatherers, 4,000 years before the emergence of the Neolithic agriculture way of life.
The Minneapolis-based food giant has announced a series of changes to its management team, including the retirement of CFO Don Mulligan - a 20-year company veteran - and the promotion of its US cereal lead to the European and Austalian division.
The weather may not be autumnal as yet – or piquing into spring in the southern hemisphere – but that has not stopped bakery and snack producers from announcing their limited-edition seasonal releases.
Simply Good Foods Company, the Atkins brand owner of breads, pizzas, bars and other low-carb foods, has acquired Quest Nutrition for $1bn to expand its reach into the better-for-you snacking space.
Soft pretzels elicit a characteristic aroma that is markedly different from other baked goods, but scientific data on this is scarce, prompting researchers to pinpoint the odorants responsible.
Exhibitors use IBIE as a launching pad for their latest advancements and this year, attendees will not be disappointed with the extensive array of novel products.
Every three years, members of the global bakery industry gathers at one of the world’s most important trade events to discover the cutting-edge technology, machinery and knowhow that will streamline their production and set them apart.
The Boston, Massachusetts-based startup has progressed in leaps and bounds since officially launching in November 2017 on the crowdfunding platform Kickstarter.
Pretzels Inc. has hired two R&D leads and one board member with plenty of pretzel experience as it continues a 120k-square-foot expansion of its manufacturing facility in Plymouth, Indiana.
Kellogg’s has launched a £2m summer campaign for its Rice Krispies Squares with a TV advert, social media hashtag #SquareYoSelf and advertising posters.
Indulgent snacking meets functional ingredients in this week’s roundup through high-fiber chocolate, on-the-go tahini and chocolate-covered French butter cookies. Plus, Lucky Charms skips the cereal.
An innovative two-year project to identify ways to improve the nutritional qualities and shelf life of baked goods with sprouted grains and pasteurization has been awarded a £650k ($790k) grant by Innovate UK.
Family-owned ingredients supplier Griffith Foods – founded in 1919 – has embarked on an ambitious strategy to grow its footprint and triple its bottom line.
Lenny & Larry’s has hit the airwaves with three commercials focused on the taste and nutritional value of its protein- and fiber-packed snacks – its first national ad campaign since the brand's 1993 launch.
This edition of our product roundup features a cornucopia of punchy flavors, from adventuresome craft beer cookies to ultra-delish Godiva baked creations to quirky flavored nuts.
Perfect Snax’ Snack Pop – the name behind Mrs. Fields’ and Butterfinger-flavored popcorn – has joined forces with the pasta-chip brand of Vintage Italia, to improve distribution and marketing.
The Welsh family-run bakery has hunkered down into a scrum with former Wales and Lions rugby captain Sam Warburton to release a range of protein-packed cakes and Welsh cakes.
