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News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries10-May-2024
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TOP HEADLINES
 Should bread be tarnished with the derogatory UPF brush?
Ultra processed foods (UPFs) are a hot topic, especially on Capitol Hill, which is following the popular stance that they are typically low in nutritional quality, more prevalent in low income societies and associated with a slightly higher mortality risk. How is this impacting the bakery industry?... Watch now
PepsiCo India eyes a healthier, more sustainable potato chip
PepsiCo India has initiated trials to replace the contentious palm oil used to produce Lay’s – the country’s biggest selling potato chip brand.... Read more
Seven ways artificial intelligence is shaking up food retail
Artificial intelligence is unlocking innovation in the retail sector, powering everything from smart trolleys to facial recognition checkouts.... Read more
Reorg tops FDA’s priorities ahead of presidential election, followed by raft of ‘nutrition’ issues, including ultra-processed food, dietary supplement oversight
Finalizing FDA’s massive reorganization to create a unified Human Foods Program under one leader is the “number one” priority ahead of the November presidential election, which could impact the agency’s focus if a new administration wins office, agency Commissioner Robert Califf told Reagan-Udall Foundation stakeholders this week.... Read more
 NPD Trendsetting: Nutri-Grain is looking for a head of Hanger Management, Finsbury gets cosy with Stranger Things and Junkless honors teachers
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Latest growth funding underscores the growth of Wilde Brands and Doughlicious
Strategic investments by US firm KarpReilly and Netherlands-based Triple B has accentuated the incredible momentum of the BFY alt. chip and cookie dough producers.... Read more
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What legacy will Ardent Mills CEO Dan Dye leave behind?
Under Dye’s stewardship, the US’ biggest flour miller has enjoyed significant growth, making numerous acquisitions, expanding its capacity and building out its Emerging Nutrition alternative grains business and regenerative agriculture program.... Read more
How Welsh scientists aim to boost white bread’s nutritional value
Researchers from Aberystwyth University are hoping to rechart the nutritional benefits of the nation’s much-loved white bread, which has traditionally received a bad rap because of its ‘poorer’ nutritional profile compared to whole grain or whole wheat bread.... Read more
ON-DEMAND 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
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Free-From
The free-from category is changing shape as more and more people follow restricted diets. These days consumers are not only turning away from common allergens gluten and shellfish, but also other widely used ingredients from soy to nuts and dairy. As an increasing number of...
14-Mar-2024
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Food for Kids
Europe continues to struggle with high levels of childhood obesity. But as understanding around the importance of early years nutrition grows, so too does the opportunity for manufacturers to meet demands for health and functionality. How can industry best support carers and babies in the...
14-Mar-2024
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Personalised Nutrition: Tapping into data for healthier diets
Developments in personalised nutrition – whereby individualised dietary advice is offered based on genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors – continue apace. The market is forecast to grow to over $16bn by 2027. From measuring blood-sugar responses to microbiome diversity, how is this novel sector expected...
13-Mar-2024
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Food as Medicine
Today’s consumers are not turning to food and drink for energy alone. A more nuanced understanding of the relationship between diet and health is coming to shape consumer attitudes to food. So which ingredients offer greatest potential in health and wellness? We ask how the...
13-Mar-2024
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Plant-based under the Microscope
The plant-based market has boomed in the last decade, with projections it will double in value by 2030. But a recent dramatic slowdown suggests the category is not hitting the mark with shoppers. With health a major driver behind decisions to reduce meat and dairy...
12-Mar-2024
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GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS
Prebiotics: What are they, what are the different types, and what is their future?
Prebiotics are a unique part of the gut health trend. How are prebiotics used in food and how is regulation impacting the sector? The so-called father of prebiotics weighs in.... Read more
‘Every decision during production is made with our planet in mind’
John Shepherd, co-founder of plant-based protein manufacturer Myco, discusses the firm’s debut product range and the development of Hooba, the basis of its meat alternatives which is made using oyster mushrooms.... Read more
Kelp seaweed: Is this the next 'superfood' trend?
From the antioxidant effects of blueberries to the cholesterol lowering effects of chia seeds, consumers love so-called superfoods. So could kelp seaweed join the superfood family as a favourite of the wellness world?... Read more
India Focus: HFSS marketing to children, rice fortification traceability, OZiva's glutathione fizzy drink and more feature in our round-up
HFSS marketing to children, rice fortification traceability, OZiva's glutathione fizzy drink and more feature in this edition of India Focus.... Read more
Rabobank cools global milk price recovery projections
Sustained inflationary pressures are affecting consumer demand while the recovery of global milk prices is lagging, the bank said.... Read more
Novel test could pave way for personalized nutrition in obese children
A new study reports that obese children have lower quantities of certain Bifidobacterium species and essential branched-chain amino acids, opening the door for new opportunities in personalized nutrition interventions.... Read more
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