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News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries19-Feb-2025
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TOP HEADLINES
Snacking is the new self-care: Mondelez report reveals why consumers can’t stop munching
The Oreo maker’s latest State of Snacking report reveals more consumers than ever are turning to snacks for emotional support. But is this a lasting shift in eating habits, or just a clever rebrand of emotional eating?... Read more
The UK miller who won’t let regenerative flour cost the Earth
Over the past decade, regenerative farming has been praised for its environmental benefits – but its high price has kept it out of reach for many consumers. Does sustainability always have to come at a premium, or can regenerative flour be both ethical and affordable?... Read more
How AI is transforming packaging design practices
From accelerating label design to generating 4D visuals on the fly, how is AI influencing packaging design?... Read more
Silent cyber criminals killing cows and risking public health
Cyber security threats against the food and beverage industry are growing in number and malevolence. So, what is the industry doing about it and what more can be done?... Read more
 Crunch, munch, repeat: Snack your way through National Snack Food Month
There’s no wrong way to snack, and February is the perfect time to embrace all things crunchy, chewy, salty, and sweet.... See more
Bread without borders: The global movement for Real Bread
With more consumers questioning what goes into their food, Real Bread Week 2025 is proving there’s still a huge appetite for honest, additive-free loaves made with skill and care... Read more
No more playful packaging: Will it really help fight childhood obesity?
For years, cartoon mascots have turned cereals and snacks into kid magnets, fuelling endless pester power in supermarket aisles. Now, retailers are stripping them away to fight childhood obesity - but will it work?... Read more
Are GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic killing the snacks industry?
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are reshaping the snack industry, slashing cravings and shrinking grocery sales. As impulsive snacking declines, brands must rethink their strategies or risk becoming obsolete... Read more
How product recalls can wreck a business
Food recalls in the bakery and snack sectors may be fewer, but they’re bigger, riskier, and hitting harder than ever before. With millions of units pulled from shelves due to contamination, allergens, and fraud, the sectors face mounting pressure to tighten food safety measures... Read more
Eggflation, GLP-1 and the blame game: How politics and demand are scrambling the bakery industry
Eggs are essential to many baked goods, but shortages and rising prices are disrupting supply. US bakeries must rethink operations, pricing, and ingredient sourcing to stay profitable... Read more
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PREVIOUS HEADLINES
How will RFK Jr.‘s confirmation to lead HHS shape food and agriculture policy?
Most – not all – Republicans aligned to confirm Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to head the Department of Health and Human Services, which includes FDA... Read more
Super Bowl snack wars: Are brands paying too much for the hype?
Every year, snack brands wage an all-out marketing blitz to capture their share of Game Day indulgence. With sky-high ad prices and fierce competition, companies are betting big that their chips, dips, and baked goods will be the real MVPs (most valuable players) of the night... Read more
Kellogg promises to spend big as it fully separates from Kellanova
WK Kellogg Co is set to stand on its own two feet later this year after its 2024 Kellanova split... Read more
What does FDA’s freeze mean for the food industry?
FDA’s communication pause comes at a time of significant food regulatory initiatives, including tightening ingredient safety reviews and implementing updated nutrition labeling requirements... Read more
Elopak boasts €5.2m 2024 earnings uptick and new US plant launch
Global packaging giant Elopak has confirmed a strong 2024, with plans to launch new sites this year... Read more
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