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News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries02-Oct-2024
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Piping-hot trends in the bakery category
Piping-hot trends in the bakery category
Whether light and fluffy or dense and rich, baked goods served up affordable comfort during uncertain times. See how a fresh new take on bakery's purpose and nutritional profile is transforming the category.... click here
TOP HEADLINES
Breaking news: PepsiCo snaps up Siete Foods for $1.2bn
The acquisition of the Texas-based family-owned maker of Mexican-inspired snacks and foods marks a significant step for PepsiCo, aligning with its strategy to expand its health-conscious and multicultural offerings.... Read more
Mondelēz International snaps up stake in 'healthier' doughnut brand
Mondelēz International has backed a fresh doughnut and pastry business that boasts custom-designed and patented air frying technology that significantly reduces sugar, fat and calories.... Read more
The power of a name: What can snack brands learn from Campbell’s bold rebrand?
Campbell’s recent decision to drop Soup from its name marks a bold shift in the company’s strategy as it expands its snack and meal offerings. What lessons can other snack producers take from this high-profile rebrand?... Read more
Babylife Organics rebuilds trust in baby food category with transparency, regen ag focus
Babylife Organics is reducing the levels of heavy metals in baby food by carefully sourcing ingredients and committing to certified regenerative organic processes while providing caregivers an easy way to check arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury levels in its products with an on-pack QR code.... Read more
From power cuts to price hikes: Can South Africa’s snack industry survive the growing avalanche of crises?
South Africa’s snacks industry is feeling the squeeze as ‘load shedding’, inflation and shifting consumer preferences create unprecedented challenges. How are local producers adapting to stay afloat?... Read more
Bakery and snack launches: From Diddy Pancakes to Flamin' Hot Burner Phones
Brands are pushing boundaries with unique flavors and creative marketing campaigns. From Abra-ca-Debora's bite-sized Diddy Pancakes to Flamin' Hot's daring ‘Cheat on Cheetos’ initiative, how will these innovations drive consumer engagement this season?... Read more
Is your snack production keeping up with consumer demands?
As consumer preferences shift toward healthier and more indulgent snacks, manufacturers are under pressure to innovate. But is your snack production equipped to meet these evolving demands?... Read more
W.K. Kellogg’s under fire for chemicals in US cereals: Key takeaways for other producers
Following Bakery&Snacks’ report on the backlash against Kellogg’s over chemicals in its US cereals, the pressure is still mounting. What lessons can bakery and snack producers take from this?... Read more
Serving an enduring 'knead': What’s behind the bakery boom expected in 2024?
Bakery operators are gearing up for a lucrative year, with industry leaders forecasting major gains in revenue, profits and production capacity. But how will bakers navigate rising costs, labor shortages, and evolving consumer tastes to make it happen?... Read more
2024 M&A surge: How big deals are shaping the bakery and snacks landscape
This year’s mergers and acquisitions activity in the global bakery and snacks industries is showing a positive trajectory, driven by evolving consumer trends and market consolidation strategies.... Read more
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Active Nutrition Digital Summit | 8 & 15 October
Active Nutrition Digital Summit | 8 & 15 October
Join us next week for the Active Nutrition Digital Summit. Where academia and industry align to win the competitive edge. REGISTRATION IS FREE!... click here
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Allergen compliance: The high stakes of getting it wrong
Lives are on the line when allergen protocols fall short. Has Natasha’s Law truly transformed the industry?... Read more
Why are people with celiac disease suffering more at the tills?
Research by Coeliac UK into the cost of gluten free (GF) food shows that while overall food inflation has reduced over the past two years, Brits with celiac disease are still facing a huge additional burden both in terms of cost and availability.... Read more
UPCOMING EDITORIAL WEBINARS
State of the Market
The active nutrition industry has seen many micro changes over the last year, largely shaped by consumers’ increasingly holistic approach to health...
08-Oct-2024
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Cognitive Health
The body and mind have never been more closely connected in the eye of the consumer...
15-Oct-2024
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The fine balance of reformulation
Too many people are consuming large amounts of foods high in fat, sugars and sodium (HFSS) and this is causing 8 million premature deaths globally every year, according to the World Health Organization. This has caused policymakers and governments to ramp up action to make...
29-Oct-2024
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ON-DEMAND WEBINARS
New Tech and Novel Ingredients for a Sustainable Future
Technological innovations, including those tackling packaging waste, promise to move the needle on carbon emissions. So do novel ingredients too, which have the power to significantly improve the sustainability of everyday products. But not all innovations are on the market, and tight investor budgets could...
26-Sep-2024
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Eco-friendly Production from Farm to Fork
Ensuring sustainable nutrition from farm to fork requires significant change. In a bid to champion resource efficiency, the agricultural sector is rethinking farming practices for the 21st century. And it’s not just agtech promising to deliver; food waste and upcycling are also on food makers’...
25-Sep-2024
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Decarbonising Supply Chains at the Source
Food majors are under increasing pressure to stamp out irresponsible practices from ingredient supply chains. But voluntary measures have only got the sector so far, and policymakers are stepping in. While Europe races to comply with incoming regulations, rising global temperatures are plaguing production of...
24-Sep-2024
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PREVIOUS HEADLINES
Breaking news: PepsiCo purportedly eyes $1bn deal for tortilla maker in bold snack sector move
PepsiCo is reportedly nearing a major acquisition that could reshape the health-focused snacks sector. The rumored $1 billion deal, if finalized, would expand the snack giant's footprint in this fast-growing category.... Read more
Top food and drinks trends for 2025 revealed – and it’s a big shift
Consumers are shifting towards uncharted food and drink trends territories in 2025, as they straddle health and indulgence and make peace with new origins and ag-tech, including GM.... Read more
Bigger and bolder: India food firms to bump up font sizes on product labels to ensure clarity
Food manufacturers in India have been mandated to increase the boldness and font size of product nutritional information such as total sugar, salt and saturated fat on product labels.... Read more
How the sting of climate change is hurting food commodity prices
Unpredictable weather patterns – sometimes too dry, sometimes too wet – are collaborating with heat and crop pests to limit yields of key commodities. Can these conditions be mitigated?... Read more
Why an all-female food sector collective is cycling 75k across Kenya
An all-female collective of food and drink industry leaders is taking on a lifechanging challenge by travelling across Kenya to raise awareness and funds to support female-led farms in the country.... Read more
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