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News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries

30-Jan-2024

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TOP HEADLINES

Wonky apple crisps are enjoying their time in the limelight: How Gusto Snacksâ passion to fight food waste is fast-tracking its growth

Conceived in an orchard and launched in the throes of the pandemic, the fast-growing startup is reverberating with both the business world and the consumerâs imagination: winning awards, securing funding and broadening its footprint in the UK. Thereâs nothing stopping the Italian-Ghanaian founders, who have now set their sights on the $167bn EU snack market.... Read more

Bridor-Equii partnership leverages nutritional science and traditional bakery to introduce protein to the artisanal bakery sector

The North American arm of the French bakery giant is tapping into the protein pioneer's cutting-edge fermentation tech to create the next generation of artisanal bakery goods.... Read more

RegAsk streamlines regulatory compliance for CPG companies via AI

RegAskâs digital platform leverages AI to help food and beverage manufacturers remain compliant and competitive âin an ever-evolving regulatory environment,â Caroline Shleifer, CEO, told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more

Bee study reveals environmental vulnerability and food production threat

Research revealing beesâ ability to synthesise specific nutrients, to support the colonisation of their gut bacteria, offers insights into the symbiotic relationship they have with their gut microbiota. But changes to their habitat is placing this delicate relationship, and potentially the link between our greatest pollinators and food production, in danger.... Read more

What's in a name? Are Walkers Sensations Poppadoms a snack or a food?

That was the crux of the matter that sent the Frito-Lay-owned brand into court to appeal a HMRC tax debate.... Read more

Ozempic makes an impact on the gut health trends for 2024

Prebiotic dietary fibre maker Comet believes that offering an Ozempic alternative, bringing Gen Zers onboard, giving woman a bigger focus and driving home the value of a product are the most robust opportunities for microbiome-enhancing snacks in the year ahead.... Read more

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âMy life [in the bakery aisle]â: Rock & Roll superstar Dolly Parton signs âunprecedentedâ agreement with Conagra Brands

The 78-year-old âRockstarâ multi-hyphenate has entered into an exclusive agreement with the Duncan Hines brand owner to develop a line of products in the frozen, refrigerated, grocery and snack category inspired by down-home comfort cuisine.... Read more

Bringing you all the glitz & glamour: James Pirie & Son crowned World Scotch Pie Champion for the fifth time

The small batch award-winning Blairgowrie butcher has done it again, effortlessly pushing away the competition with a Scotch Pie officially named best in the world.... Read more

GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS

Building a community: How Indian startup Salud Beverages is driving expansion in ready-to-drink cocktails

Indian startup Salud Beverages is expanding its range of ready-to-drink alcoholic drinks, while also branching out into a fashion line, music playlists, and a collection of NFTs, as it seeks to appeal to consumers new to the market.... Read more

Sprite removes labels from bottles in UK trial

Coca-Cola will remove labels from Sprite bottles in select UK convenience stores, in a move to cut down on packaging materials and simplify recycling.... Read more

âAs many tools as possibleâ: Danone North America hopes oil-based seaweed product could be a greener option for methane inhibition

The dairy major is supporting a new study into the efficacy of a red seaweed oil extract that could be less carbon-intensive to produce whilst also capable of reducing enteric methane by up to 80%.... Read more

Mars completes takeover of Hotel Chocolat

Mars has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Hotel Chocolat, a UK premium chocolate brands, after ConfectioneryNews reported in November 2023, that the company had reached agreement with Hotel Chocolatâs Board on the terms of the acquisition, subject to Hotel Chocolat shareholder and regulatory approvals.... Read more

COVID-19 and Google: Vitamin C, D searches increase with community outbreaks and in winter

Google searches for nutritional supplements, especially vitamin C and D, in relation to COVID-19 have been found to surge alongside community outbreaks and during the winter season.... Read more

Cactus cookies and banana peel snacks among foods of the future

Several food products that were designed to regenerate the planet have been invited to the next stage of the Big Food Redesign Challenge.... Read more

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