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News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries

18-Jul-2023

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TOP HEADLINES

Trendspotting for professionals: From a sweet protein derived from truffles to enriched barley flour and next-gen compostable packaging

Are you 100% sure your sandwich-to-go consumers are safe?

Keeping food safe should be a straightforward task but in reality, it has become increasingly challenging for manufacturers to meet safety and authenticity targets. One major concern is verifying that food labels are accurate as they provide vital information about what consumers are consuming.... Read more

The success of Plumpyânut, the barriers to producing ready-to-use therapeutic food, and the fight against hunger

Levels of hunger around the world are rising. Plumpyânut, a peanut-based paste (or sometimes biscuit) is able to feed children experiencing severe malnutrition, often saving lives. But how cost-effective is producing like this, with food costs rising all the time?... Read more

Unbound Snacks wants to reposition walnuts as more than topping or baking inclusion

When most Americans think of walnuts, if they think of them, they think of a topping for oatmeal or salads or an inclusion in baked goods, not as a standalone snack â but newcomer Unbound Snacks wants to change this with the launch of a line of brightly packaged and boldly flavored walnuts.... Watch now

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[EDITORIAL WEBINAR] Raising the Snack Bar

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EDITOR'S CHOICE

US bakers bank on âstrength in numbersâ to tackle priorities with Capitol Hill

The American Bakers Association (ABA) is partnering with the American Society of Baking (ASB) and Retail Bakers of America (RBA) to give bakers an even stronger voice with US Congress.... Read more

Meals & More calls for more Government help as one in five British parents expect to miss a meal to feed their kids over the school holidays

New research from Brakesâ philanthrophic arm has revealed the stark reality that 70% of parents expect to struggle financially over the summer holidays.... Read more

ON-DEMAND WEBINARS

Healthy Snacking in 2023

@healthandwellness, @better-for-you and @better-for-all (people and the planet) have become familiar trigger words in the bakery and snacks sector. But what is behind the consumer preference toward more natural, more nutritious, function specific, climate-driven, environmentally friendly snacks? Bakery&Snacks has compiled a panel of influential voices...

25-May-2023

How is the clean label megatrend changing the food landscape?

Exploring the concept of making use of as few, natural and environmentally-friendly ingredients as possible that consumers recognise as wholesome, natural and good for not only the body and mind, but for society and the environment, too. We also delve into the trendâs tie to...

29-Sep-2022

Healthy Snacking 2021

Conscious snacking means meeting nutritional needs

05-Oct-2021

Unpacking clean label: What consumers expect in COVID-driven times

Exploring the concept of making use of as few ingredients as possible that consumers recognise as wholesome and natural; and the trends associated with clean label, such as free from, organic, whole grain and better-for-you.

22-Apr-2021

GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS

How Google is preparing grocers, retailers to win in the e-commerce game

Tech giant Google's cloud-based data, AI, and omnichannel customer experience is helping retailers unlock new customer opportunities through digital channels, Paul Tepfenhart, global director for Google Cloud and head of food, drug, mass, and convenience retail solutions, told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more

Food shortages likely as Black Sea grain deal collapses

Russia has pulled out of the Black Sea grain deal, risking potential food shortages in Asia, Africa and the Middle East, as well as rising prices worldwide.... Read more

NestlÃ© enzyme tech cuts sugars intrinsically present in malt, milk and fruit juice

The enzymatic process reduces sugar without needing to add sweeteners or bulking agents to replace its volume.... Read more

Upgrading umami understanding: Ajinomoto lauds new Japanese study on amino acid potential to reduce consumer salt intake

Amino acid specialist firm Ajinomoto has lauded the findings of a new Japanese study which highlighted the potential of umami ingredients, such as the various glutamate-based substances, to reduce consumer salt intake and improve public health.... Read more

Canât believe itâs not plant b*tter? UK plant-based sector fears crackdown on alt dairy labels

The UKâs plant-based sector is upping its calls for draft guidelines that would restrict the labelling of dairy alternatives to be rejected as it fears a clampdown from trading standards authorities preventing brands from using dairy-related terms such as âmylkâ, âsheeseâ and âb+tterâ on products.... Read more

[Video] 84.51Â° director of insight shares thoughts on e-commerce evolution from COVID to now

Omnichannel experiences that mix in-person and digital shopping are increasingly important for brands and retailers to grow their businesses, as consumer behaviors shift due to economic factors like inflation, Alexandra Trott, director of insight for Kroger's 84.51Â°, told FoodNavigator-USA in an interview at the 2023 Digital Food and Beverage event.... Watch now

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