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News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries17-May-2024
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TOP HEADLINES
How a $1m pledge from ADM will ramp up ag innovation
The American multinational food processing and commodities trading corporation's investment will drive progress in food product development, safety and security.... Read more
Oobli partners with Grupo Bimbo to bring sweet proteins to baked goods
Biotech company Oobli signed a formal agreement with Grupo Bimbo to supply the baked goods manufacturer with sweet proteins — the first major step in the startup establishing itself as an ingredient provider.... Read more
 NPD Trendspotting: Popcorn Shed pops with Pride, Barney & Co. spreads beyond Almond Butter and Carr’s taps younger shoppers with a cheese board favorite
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Almond growers buck the trend: Good news for food and beverage manufacturers
With reported ingredient shortages and price rises across the food and beverage industry, it appears the almond industry is bucking the trend, with prices at an 'all-time-low' with supply exceeding demand.... Read more
 News snacks: A newcomer in gluten free, Bimbo considers consolidation and £10k up for grabs to celebrate KP's partnership with The Hundred
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EDITOR'S CHOICE
Five minutes with European Snacks Association's chief: Discussing SNACKEX, EU elections, the Green Deal and UPFs
The format of SNACKEX 2024 has changed; the European Commission elections are expected to make an impact on the savory snacks sector, particularly the Green Deal, and tarring snacks with the UPF brush remains as controversial as ever. We chat to Sebastian Emig, director general of the European Snacks Association to find out more.... Read more
 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
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
Building loyalty: Heritage Grocers Group's approach to the Hispanic market
Heritage Grocers Group operates 115 locations across four banners in six states, “adjusting to the local customer needs” of the Hispanic market by offering affordable groceries, including prepared and fresh foods, Adam Salgado, the group’s chief marketing officer, told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
Can faba beans’ bitterness become sweet success for a cocoa alternative?
With cocoa prices at record highs and its sustainability under scrutiny, we explore an alternative that embraces faba beans’ flavour failure.... Read more
5 ways to beat networking nerves
Leadership coach Amy Wilkinson gives top tips to help you build your conversation confidence and help you forge meaningful connections at food and drink business events.... Read more
 Organic sales ‘bounce back to a higher growth rate’ to reach nearly $70bn in 2023
New data from the Organic Trade Association shows organic sales “bouncing back” after a post-pandemic and inflation-induced slowdown in incremental grown in recent years, with research from SPINS suggesting the products best positioned to seize this growth are those that meet demand for “intelligent indulgence,” “protecting the planet” and health and wellness.... Watch now
Disgust still poses major barrier to adoption of insect protein
Despite a range of benefits, insect protein has faced strong barriers to adoption. This is largely due to consumer disgust, but some demographics are more put off than others.... Read more
Fonterra to focus on B2B services in sweeping strategic change
The New Zealand co-operative is set to offload some of its best-known consumer brands to create ‘a simpler, higher-performing’ business.... Read more
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