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News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries14-Mar-2025
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TOP HEADLINES
The meeting that shook the industry: RFK Jr vs Big Food sends shares plummeting
PepsiCo, Kellogg, General Mills, Smucker’s and Kraft Heinz saw their stock prices tumble as Robert F Kennedy Jr delivered his anticipated ultimatum. Now, these food giants face a stark choice: remove artificial dyes or risk financial and regulatory fallout... Read more
The US is turning to egg imports, but will trade wars scramble the plan?
With the US now relying on imports to ease its egg crisis, could retaliatory tariffs from key trading partners crack the plan or keep the industry sunny side up? The American Egg Board (AEB) is closely monitoring the situation, providing resources and market insights to help businesses navigate the turmoil... Read more
A multi-layered ‘snacks-perience’: How to capitalise on the top 10 trends defining 2025
The global snack market is undergoing a transformation, driven by shifting consumer behaviours, bold new flavours and changing health priorities... Read more
State of VC in CPG: ‘Marquee acquisitions’ kick off Q1 2025
Major acquisitions like PepsiCo purchasing Siete Foods and Flower Foods buying Simple Mills is providing liquidity to venture capitalists, laying the groundwork for capital to flow back to emerging brands hungry for funding... Read more
Utilising the entire cocoa pod takes off
Although maximising cocoa potential by minimising waste has pre-cocoa crisis roots, escalating costs opens up the opportunity for captive chocolate companies to follow suit... Read more
Top 6 anti-inflammatory ingredients consumers want
Anti-inflammatory ingredients sales are rising as multiple diets make them a must-have for consumers. We take a look at the top six... Read more
Why ethics matter now more than ever: Bimbo, PepsiCo & Kellanova lead 2025’s Most Ethical Companies
Grupo Bimbo, PepsiCo, Kellanova, JM Smucker, Hershey, Ingredion and ADM are standing out in the food industry by proving that ethics and profitability go hand in hand... Read more
Gluten free: A booming market built on misconceptions?
The gluten-free (GF) boom shows no signs of slowing, but is it really the healthier choice or just clever marketing? Despite the premium price tag, studies reveal that many GF baked goods contain more sugar, fewer nutrients and even hidden contaminants, raising serious questions... Read more
A legacy secured, but what’s next for WK Kellogg?
While WK Kellogg Co wrestles with supply chain upheavals and takeover speculation, the WK Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) remains a steady force of philanthropy... Read more
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EDITOR'S CHOICE
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
Snacking with purpose: How smart ingredients support sleep, stress relief, and brainpower
Snacks today are expected to provide more than just a moment of pleasure. They are working powerhouses, packed with functional ingredients that contribute to overall wellbeing... Read more
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PREVIOUS HEADLINES
RFK, Jr. seeking to eliminate self-affirmed GRAS
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is directing the acting FDA commissioner to explore the elimination of the self-affirmed GRAS pathway for ingredients.... Read more
How Coca-Cola creates billion dollar brands
The Coca-Cola Company now boasts 30 billion-dollar brands: from classics such as Coca-Cola and Sprite to newer winners like Smartwater, Fairlife and Fuze Tea. How does it create billion dollar brands?... Read more
Meat snack’s moment: Expo West exhibitors address on-the-go protein demands
Meat snack brands Chomps, Archer, Think Jerky, Lorissa’s Kitchen and others shared their latest at the 2025 Natural Products Expo West conference, amid a surge in consumer demand for protein and product innovation... Read more
Record 960% rise in alt protein patents signals industry rebound
Major food and beverage manufacturers, including Nestlé and Unilever, are busily securing alt protein patents as sector grows... Read more
 Crunch, chew or dunk: The boldest cookies from Oreo, Tim Tam, Doughlicious & more
Cookies are evolving faster than ever, from nostalgic classics like Oreo and Tim Tam to bold new innovations like ranch-flavoured cookies and protein-packed dough... See more
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