News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries
Trendspotting
Research by Danone North America has found that plant-based eating has the potential to be ‘a real beacon of healthy living’ this year, but there are still gaps in the market due to cultural stigmas and accessibility barriers.
The Campaign has ramped up its efforts to lobby for an Honest Crust Act to enforce loaf labelling and marketing legislation in the UK and has sent Defra its motivation outlining ‘the case for a legal definition of sourdough bread’.
Financial results
Swiss-based chocolate supplier Barry Callebaut said strong demand for chocolate in its gourmet category has produced ‘strong volume growth’ and lifted its sales in the three months to 30 November.
The North American sweet snacks giant rewarded nearly 2,000 bakery and distribution centre employees for their hard work to get products out during the pandemic.