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News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries

15-Dec-2023

TOP HEADLINES

Fedima appoints Lesaffre, Zeelandia and CMS Ingredients veterans as new executive

The Federation of European Manufacturers and Suppliers of Ingredients to the bakery, confectionary and patisserie Industries (Fedima) has named its new president, vice president and treasurer during its General Assembly held in Sevilla, Spain.... Read more

Battle Creek retains Cereal City status after state approves WK Kellogg financial incentives

WK Kellogg â the cereal-focused spinoff of Kelloggâs â is in line for a slew of financial incentives from Michigan state, which will help the company retain hundreds of jobs in Battle Creek.... Read more

Calbee UKâs Â£12m expansion in West Yorkshire gets the green light

The Seabrook Crisps brand owner has received the thumbs up for a two-phase development at its Bradford facility, which will increase output by 70%.... Read more

FDA affirms fast-approaching deadline to remove few remaining uses of PHOs in food

Nearly a decade after FDA determined partially hydrogenated oils in foods are no longer Generally Recognized as Safe, the agency confirmed in a Federal Register notice today that Dec. 22 is the effective date for the revocation of partially hydrogenated oils in the few remaining standards of identify for foods that included PHOs.... Read more

McDonaldâs opens first CosMcâs cafe concept

McDonaldâs is opening the first location for its new âsmall-format, beverage-ledâ drinks and snacks concept in the US this month.... Read more

The pie makers singled out for making the worldâs best Scotch Pies

Scottish Bakers has revealed the shortlist for the 2024 World Championship Scotch Pie Awards.... Read more

US biotech innovator unveils the worldâs first hen-free egg

Using yeast and animal protein DNA it's now possible to grow hen-free eggs in a lab. But what does an omelette made with them taste like?... Read more

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EDITOR'S CHOICE

Trendspotting: It's that most wonderful time of the year, with the most wonderful snacks

Branded confectionery gives bakery the âwow factorâ: research

NestlÃ© Professional tapped into UK social networks and found that branded confectionery can play a significant role in boosting the enjoyment of sweet bakery.... Read more

ON-DEMAND WEBINARS

The impact of reformulation: health hazard or brand boost?

Reformulation is vital in today's health-conscious bakery and snacks industries, aiming to modify product ingredients while preserving taste. Rising consumer demand for healthier choices and legal pressures, as in the UK, make reformulation essential. However, itâs a process that requires more than just eliminating or swapping...

28-Sep-2023

GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS

Episode 10: Year in review

We celebrate the year that was in this special end of year episode of the Food Manufacture podcast.... Listen now

How a blockchain platform could help small-holder cocoa farmers become compliant with the EUâs deforestation laws - LISTEN

As many know, the cocoa industry is sometimes opaque and complex. Still, confessed chocolate-lover Jon Trask, who is also CEO of Dimitra, says his company's recently developed Blockchain Deforestation Platform could provide a solution to help farmers continue exporting their beans into the European Union â the worldâs largest chocolate market.... Listen now

Advertising on Instacart boosts brand sales 15%, produce sales 30% on average

Grocery technology and delivery company Instacart estimates since its launch in 2012 it has helped drive nearly $8m in incremental revenue for the US grocery industry and helped thousands of CPG brands and produce providers reach new customers and generate a double-digit lift in their sales.... Read more

Labelling landscape at risk of further turbulence in 2024

Following uncertainty and disruption in 2023, potential political shifts in 2024 may spell further food labelling frustrations and challenges in the UK.... Read more

Barebellsâ taps into healthy indulgence with its latest soft protein snack bar flavor

With its recent launch in the US, Barebellsâ expands its Soft Bar protein bar portfolio with its latest flavor, Soft Bar Banana Caramel, blending banana, caramel and chocolate with no added sugar and 16g of protein per serving to âtaste [more] like a candy bar than a protein bar,â expressed Caitlyn Johnson, Barebellsâ marketing activation manager.... Read more

Celebrations pip Quality Street as Christmas favourite assortment in the UK

The UKâs favourite Christmas chocolates have been crowned just in time for the festive season â with Celebrations from Mars taking the accolade this year, according to polling by YouGov.... Read more

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