News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries
EUROPEN seeks further clarification, while PRE regrets delay
The European Commission has announced plans to withdraw from the Circular Economy package leading to widespread disappointment from industry bodies.
Midnight cereal chomping, energy-dense sports snacks and on-the-go breakfast replacements are just some of the trends set to shape the snacking market next year, according to Datamonitor Consumer.
The UK will publish an extensive report on the role of carbohydrates in the diet next year, presenting opportunities for bread makers to fight back against carb-bashing, says the Federation of Bakers (FOB).
Using glycemic index (GI) as a guide to healthy food choices may not help improve cardiovascular risk factors or insulin resistance, researchers warn.
A method for finding bread volume has been approved by the American Association of Cereal Chemists – International (AACCI).
New Zealand
Auckland University researchers have found that a diet that is high in fibre helps reduce harmful inflammation in the lungs of smokers.