BakeryAndSnacks

If you are unable to view this message correctly, click here

&Snacks Editorial Webinar: "Is clean label still trending?" on MARCH 28 at 4PM CET | 9AM CT. Register now â¶

News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries

28-Feb-2024

SPONSORED MESSAGE

No matter how you define a great snackâ¦

Farbest has the ingredients and knowledge to guide you. With a wide variety of plant and dairy proteins, sweeteners, texturants and vitamins, we have the solutions for any snack. Browse our bakery & snack solutions.... click here

TOP HEADLINES

Lessons learned: How a small South African biltong producer won its court battle against Grupo Bimbo

Vanderbijlpark-based Takis Biltong scored a major victory in a trademark battle over the Mexican conglomerate â the largest bakery manufacturer in the world â in the South African Supreme Court of Appeal late last year. We contacted the plaintiffâs lawyer to digest the reasoning behind the decision.... Read more

How to tap into the Â£7.8bn UK bread market

Britsâ love of bread shows no sign of slowing down and with the market forecast to rise 15% in value in the next two years, thereâs a huge opportunity for bakers, foodservice operators and retailers to take a slice of this growth.... Read more

On the rise: The top bakery trends for 2024

Gut health, fermentation, plants and the classics will dominate the headlines this year, according to Puratosâ proprietary Taste Tomorrow âalways-onâ research program. But thereâs more in store, too.... Read more

Mondelez North America poised for growth after âfixingâ its foundation to focus on value creation, not cost reduction

Mondelez has âfixed the foundationsâ of its North American business and is now poised to âunlock new opportunitiesâ in the region with a four-prong plan that executives say will deliver low- to mid-single-digit revenue growth in the coming years.... Read more

Is gluten-free still trending? Grupo Bimbo certainly thinks so

Only one in 20 Americans suffer from gluten intolerance, but an estimated 25% of the nation follows a gluten-free diet. Why is it so popular? And how is Grupo Bimbo doing in the space?... Read more

View all news headlines for: Nov Dec Jan

LIVE WEBINAR

[EDITORIAL WEBINAR] - Is clean label still trending?

Join our Editorial Webinar on March 28 at 4pm CET | 9am CT. Explore clean label trends, natural ingredients, ethical sourcing and minimalism in consumer-preferred products. - REGISTER NOW... click here

EDITOR'S CHOICE

âThe mindful snacking movement has just taken its first bite, with potential still ripeningâ

Conscientious consumers increasingly seeking out healthier, more sustainable snacks, which presents major opportunities for innovation. But what are these shifting consumer values?... Read more

Great British Bake Offâs Jo Brand and Henry Bird go ape for cakes

The International Animal Rescue (IAR) is once again calling on bakers â both professionals and home enthusiasts â to bake a cake (or two or three) to save an ape. Hereâs how to join the two GBBO celebs in this important work.... Read more

UPCOMING EDITORIAL WEBINARS

Is clean label still trending?

Clean label today is the expectation, not the exception. Seen as a mark of good quality, one in three global consumers consider natural ingredients to be one of the most important aspects of healthier bakery and snack options. Artificial or chemical ingredients are the main...

28-Mar-2024

GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS

Itâs official: France outlaws âsteakâ, âsausageâ and âbaconâ terms for plant-based meat

France has outlined exactly which âmeatyâ words are to be banned when describing, marketing and promoting plant-based products â and the list is extensive.... Read more

Unilever rolls out its first UK regenerative farming programme

The British multinational fast-moving consumer goods company is working with UK farms that grow mustard seeds and mint leaves used for its Colemanâs products.... Read more

Krogerâs acquisition of Albertsons in jeopardy, as FTC sues over antitrust concerns

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is suing grocery giant Kroger over its acquisition of rival Albertsons for alleged anticompetitive concerns that could adversely impact consumers.... Read more

Growing an alcohol-free brand: Days Brewing talks TikTok triumphs and pint bottle launch

The co-founders behind alcohol-free beer Days Brewing have found their tribe through witty advertising and cheeky TikTok videos (a platform where they have 56k followers). Mike Gammell and Duncan Keith tell us about their 2024 plans to drive brand awareness, availability and the right formats for modern beer consumers - and make more embarrassing videos for social media.... Read more

Could a plant-based diet prevent chronic diseases in women?

Plant-based diets are proving hugely popular amongst men and women across the globe, with everything from animal cruelty to environmental impact being cited as the reason. But could the plant-based way of life also prevent against chronic diseases in women?... Read more

Olam Group shares rally as ofi delivers solid earnings growth

Agribusiness group Olam, which includes ofi cocoa, has reported a significant improvement in its second-half full-year results with earnings of Singapore $230.8 million ($171.47m) for its 2HFY2023 ended December, up 15.5% y-o-y.... Read more

PREVIOUS HEADLINES

Reformulating Ben & Jerryâs dairy-free: Why Unilever swapped out nuts and seeds for oats

Pulling out all the stops to address the hottest topics in snacks

Kraft Heinz turns corner on transformation with focus on innovation in flavor, snacking & easy meals

Researchers strike gold in the search for a healthier potato chip

RELATED PRODUCTS

Efficacy of OLESSENCEâ¢ B Liquid Natural Flavouring

Bun quality issues? Let us help

Plant-based prowess

New Study: 2023 Productivity Benchmark Report

Fresh is Best! Anti-staling solution for bread from Angel

Tomorrowâs bakery shortenings. Today.