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Special edition: The 10 most read stories of 2024
Topping the headlines was Lindtâs lead lawsuit, a story that went viral with over 31,000 page views, highlighting the growing scrutiny on food safety and its potential impact across the bakery and snacks sector. Legal challenges were a recurring theme, with the MondelÄz lawsuit sending a warning shot about authentic sustainability claims and Kelloggâs feeling the brunt of social media pressure over chemicals in its kiddiesâ cereals.
However, it wasnât all controversy. Positive change took centrestage with King Arthur Baking Company launching an accelerator programme to champion bakers and entrepreneurs of colour, reinforcing the importance of inclusivity in the industry. Consumer concerns also drove discussions around health and transparency, from chlormequat in breakfast cereals to emerging bakery trends that embraced cleaner labels and innovation.
Amid all the noise, the Mars-Kellanova $29bn mega deal underscored the bakery and snacks sectorâs continued dynamism, marking a significant milestone in a year defined by change and progress. From viral stories to gamechanging initiatives, these were the headlines that kept readers coming back for more in 2024. | |
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What impact will Lind’s lead lawsuit have on the bakery and snacks sector? Lindt & Sprüngli (USA) Inc. has failed to convince a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging its dark chocolate bars contain significant levels of heavy metals. Could this premium chocolate brandâs reputation for quality be at risk?.. Read
King Arthur Baking Company launches new accelerator programme to champion bakers and entrepreneurs of colour King Arthur Baking Company has partnered with Project Potluck to launch Baking Pitchfest 2024 to foster greater inclusivity, equitable opportunity and creativity in the baking world... Read
How much chlormequat does your breakfast cereal contain? A study by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) has brought a lesser-known chemical into the spotlight â used by the agricultural industry to optimise yield and harvest â but it comes with a warning... Read
Levelling the playing field: Kellogg’s feels the brunt of social media to remove chemicals from its kiddies’ cereals sold in the US More than 80,000 consumers have added their names to a petition by food activist and one of Time Magazineâs 2015 âmost influential people on the internet â Vani Hari (aka Food Babe) â urging Kelloggâs to eliminate synthetic additives from its breakfast cereals targeting children. Itâs been done elsewhere, so why not the US?.. Read
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
The MondelÄz lawsuit: A warning shot in the battle for authentic sustainability claims A proposed class action lawsuit filed against MondelÄz International Inc â alleging âfalse and deceptive marketing and sale of cocoa products that display its Cocoa Life logoâ â presents significant ramifications for the company, the broader food industry and consumers alike... Read
Breaking news: Mars devours Kellanova in $29b mega deal amid bakery and snack M&A surge From one of the largest transactions in the food industry in recent years to smaller deals to achieve scale to offset changing consumer preferences and economic pressures, the bakery and snacks sectors have been experiencing significant M&A activity recently... Read
Never ending story? Update on the PepsiCo vs Indian farmer fight over a potato patent An Indian court has ruled that PepsiCo India Holdings can finally claim a patent for the potato variety grown exclusive for its Layâs potato chips â but this follows a protracted legal journey of lawsuits, arguments, judges orders and appeals... Read
Why Pringles has ditched the can for its first bagged snack in more than 15 years The snacking masterminds at Pringles have debuted its first-ever puffed snack that drops the can for a bag... Read
There’s no smoke without fire: Popular snack flavors set to go up in flames BBQ, hickory and smoky bacon-flavored potato chips enjoy considerable popularity, often ranking amongst consumers super likes. But thatâs about to go up in smoke... Read
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