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News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries21-May-2025
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TOP HEADLINES
Countdown to colour change: A food technologist’s guide to dye-free reformulation
The FDA’s call to phase out synthetic food dyes by the end of 2026 has kicked off a high-stakes scramble across the food industry. We caught up with IFT’s Renee Leber to find out what’s really at stake and what it will take to get reformulation right... Read more
Snap, chew, satisfy: The science of texture consumers can’t resist
Texture is no longer just a ‘nice-to-have’ in food - it’s become one of the most powerful tools in the innovation toolkit. So, what does it take to create products that not only taste great but feel incredible too?... Read more
Safety questions emerge as RFK, congressman spar over fast-tracked natural dyes
In heated budget hearing, HHS Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr defended FDA’s recent approval of three natural dyes to replace synthetic alternatives as a sign the agency would work with the food industry, but the speed of the approval triggered questions about the safety review process... Read more
USDA approves first state SNAP waiver to ban ‘junk food’ – dozens could follow despite industry warnings of ‘disruptions’ and unintended consequences
It begins: USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins yesterday signed the first of what could be several state waivers restricting the use of government funds by low-income residents to buy select “junk” foods and beverages, such as soda and candy... Read more
Espresso Yourself … just not at Starbucks?
Starbucks is no longer the world’s most valuable restaurant brand, according to a new report from Brand Finance, a brand valuation consultancy. But is it still the number-one coffee spot?... Read more
Snack to basics: How snackification is redefining convenience
By embracing snackification and leaning into global convenience trends, brands can unlock big opportunities in a market expected to blow past $1 trillion by 2029.... Read more
 Hot for honey: How the flavour is creating a buzz for World Bee Day
It’s World Bee Day on 20 May and there’s never been a sweeter time to celebrate honey’s starring role in snacks and bakery treats. From mellow and floral to spicy and bold, honey (especially the trending hot honey) is buzzing in everything from chocolate to sausage rolls to even pork rinds... See more
Greencore’s £1.2bn Bakkavor deal sparks jobs, price fears
Greencore is snapping up chilled food rival Bakkavor in a £1.2bn deal that will reshape the UK’s convenience food scene. But unions and analysts are warning the merger could come at a cost - including jobs, competition, and rising prices... Read more
Spin, slump, SPOONS: Inside WK Kellogg’s make-or-break cereal play
Post-spin, WK Kellogg is making a bold play to redefine cereal as a health food. But can a marketing framework overcome falling sales, tariff pressures and consumer scepticism?... Read more
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Global reformulation snapshot: Who’s actually making bakery & snacks healthier
From soft sugar cuts to bold sodium slashes, the push to make baked goods and snacks better for us is heating up but progress depends on where you look... Read more
Snack it like you mean it: Why every bite now sends a message
In 2025, what you snack on says as much about you as what you wear. Are brands ready for a world where snacks are personal statements, not just food?... Read more
The dye is cast: Industry reacts to FDA’s food colour ban
The Trump Administration’s crackdown on artificial colours has manufacturers split: some gearing up for reformulation; others pushing back hard. Will industry cooperation or confrontation shape the future of food colour?... Read more
Who killed the cereal bowl? Breakfast isn’t what it used to be
Breakfast is undergoing a quiet revolution as traditional routines crumble under the weight of modern life. Is the classic bowl of cereal becoming a relic of the past?... Read more
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Breaking the Rules: Deliciously Guilt Free
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PREVIOUS HEADLINES
EU & UK agree trade deal – the latest
European Union and UK trade negotiators reached a tentative agreement on key trade issues as part of a relationship “reset”... Read more
Snaxfarm eyes global markets with modernised traditional treats and intense, spicy flavours
Thai brand Snaxfarm is expanding its range of modernised, coconut-based snacks for younger and health-conscious consumers across Asia Pacific and beyond.... Read more
PepsiCo digs deep into regenerative potato farming in LATAM
PepsiCo is digging into regenerative agriculture with fresh purpose, rolling out a pilot programme that puts low-carbon potato farming at the centre of its climate strategy in Latin America... Read more
General Mills under fire for ‘healthy’ claims as dye controversy heats up
General Mills is increasingly feeling the pressure on all sides, facing backlash over petroleum-based dyes in its cereals, consumer boycotts and weaker-than-expected earnings... Read more
What does the future of food and beverage hold?
Mounting challenges and changing tastes are reshaping the food and beverage industry for the future. Let’s take a look at tomorrow’s world... Read more
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