By the end of 2023, PepsiCo Frito-Lay aims to deploy over 700 electric delivery vehicles in the US, which will have the same impact as removing 1,5333 passenger cars from the road.
Australian upcycling firm Nutri V – a partnership between vegetable producer Fresh Select and Australia’s national science agency CSIRO – has taken its first steps into the B2C snacking space, with its CEO stating there is more product innovation on the...
The Healthier Product Innovation Fund (HPIF) provides grants for local producers to tap a range of academic institutions to help boost the healthier living drive in Scotland.
Calbee has earmarked around 140 billion yen (US$1bn) for M&A, automation, equipment and facility upgrades to fortify its operations both at home and abroad.
Singapore’s Hey! Chips says it is hoping to benefit from first-mover advantage with its whole-ingredient snacks, which the firm says is an untapped category in Asia’s healthy snacking space.
Ingå Group was created by Swedish investment firm Novax and currently comprises clean label ingredients specialist Ulrick & Short and recently-acquired French counterpart Louis François.
While the popularity for energy efficient air fryers has rocketed as consumers attempt to offset the cost-of-living crisis, the kitchen gadget also fits in with the healthier living trend, so it’s not surprising the tech has been adopted by the commercial...
Mondelēz International has released its 2022 State of Snacking report, which reveals that, for the fourth consecutive year, snacking remains a preference over traditional meals, even though consumers are feeling the crunch of the current economy.
While snacking has long been associated with indulgence and fulfilling a guilty craving, a raft of new offers are popping up on the market that more closely align with consumers’ holistic wellness goals.
The industry leader in sensorial experiences has forged a partnership with British health and wellness company Salus Optima to give brand owners access to an AI-driven personalised nutritional platform that will create snacks and other products that target...
Baker Street is capitalising on the UK’s Christmas love for Stollen; Popadelics is disrupting the snacking scene and dialling up the ‘do good’ concept with crunchy shiitake mushroom chips; and Jar Joy has expanded its range of jarred ready-to-eat desserts...
In March, Rind Snacks, LesserEvil, Primal Kitchen, A Dozen Cousins and Cappello’s formed the coalition to promote cleaner, more sustainable cooking oils to empower consumers to make better-for-you choices. The collaboration recently enlisted Brad’s Plant...
SnackFutures – the innovation and venture hub of the Oreo maker – has opened applications for CoLab 2023, a start-up engagement programme created to unearth trailblazers that are ‘pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in making a snack delicious’.
Gourmand Pastries is getting into a twist with its new Pretzel Triangle, Schwan’s is boasting about its pre-fired frozen pizzas that deliver pizzeria-quality craftmanship; and Walker’s is decking the halls with its Premium Festive Travel Retail Range,...
Limited edition Haunted Frosted Chocolatey Fudge Pop-Tart Bites put the treat in trick or treating, Van Leeuwen is heating up the ice cream category with a flavour collab with Tapatío Hot Sauce and Eat the Change has created a grown-up version of its...
The leading European bakery, confectionery and frozen bakery supplier has partnered with AgriTech accelerator StartLife to revolutionise the bakery sector – particularly targeting alternative ingredients and ideas that address the most pressing challenges...
Arla Foods Ingredients (AFI) has developed a plug and play solution – meaning it can be used as is or within a recipe – to helps snack producers create bars with a high protein content in every layer.
The Danish emulsifier specialist will be revealing the secrets of its bakery emulsifiers at IBIE 2022, which can help bakers snap spiralling costs by reducing the egg content of cake recipes.
Kitsby café and culinary kit company is encouraging Americans to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, Ruffles has signed up four-time WNBA All-Star A’ja Wilson to champion women in sports, Kellogg’s is gearing up for Halloween with its most shocking cereal...
Fairlife – the Coca-Cola Company’s latest billion dollar retail brand – has [unintentionally?] underscored the argument Kellogg Company presented to the High Court in April over the UK government’s HFSS regulations: that consumers drink milk with their...
The Wonder and Dave’s Killer Bread maker has invested an undisclosed amount in Base Culture, a fast-growing US brand offering better-for-you, gluten-free and grain-free sliced breads and baked goods.
Win $106,000 in gold bars with Rold Gold; Food Union reveals its 2022 summer novelties, Kellogg’s and Crumbl Cookies create a limited edition Frosted Strawberry Pop-Tarts cookie; and House of Macadamia has three new health-conscious treats.
FMCG Gurus consumer insight shows that across bakery, indulgence remains the leading motivation – however, the reality is that consumers want products that offer both taste and nutrition in a guilt-free manner.
Research by innovation intelligence platform Vypr around the National Food Strategy revealed 83% of consumers believe there is a need for new or reformulated food products that are healthier, however, the appetite for so-called ‘unhealthy’ food remains.
A decade after bankruptcy, Hostess Brands is thriving under CEO Andy Callahan, who has prioritised innovation to turn the century-old maker of Twinkies, Ding Dongs and Donettes into a snacking powerhouse.
Food and Drink Federation (FDF) UK has published a cross-government approach to ensure the sector continues to deliver consumer choice, affordability and tangible gains for the economy, while FDF Scotland applauds the sector's steps towards health.
Research by Glanbia Nutritionals found 16% of Europeans indulge in protein snacks at least once a week for nourishment, sustained energy and to manage their appetite – but also for enjoyment.
The grower-owned Belgian cooperative has launched a mixed berry snack pack, noting the breakfast segment – especially in the UK – remains an untapped occasion to punt the consumption of better-for-you berries.
Hungry – the tech-enabled organiser of curated experiences like catering, chef pop-ups, snack packs, virtual cooking classes and food-delivery – has acquired NatureBox for an undisclosed amount.
The British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) is preparing to empower millions of children – and adults – to make positive changes that will benefit both their health and that of the planet.
Reading Bakery Systems (RBS) has introduced a new pita chip production system that produces baked, split pita chips, as well as a variety of other baked crisp snacks.
KIND has expanded its Protein bar line-up with a flavour it expects to be a hit with customers; Just Desserts has created uber indulgent cheesecakes; and a new kid on the block is hoping to take the UK by storm with its flavour-forward, vegan, low calorie...
New research from Clif Bar & Company found the majority of Americans are returning to their pre-pandemic routine – with 72% admitting to snack even more frequently than they were prior to the outbreak of COVID.
Ten US-based, mission-driven brands have won a coveted spot in Mondelēz International’s CoLab engagement programme (now in its second year), each supported with a $20,000 grant, mentorship and hands-on collaboration with industry experts.
Perkier has added its carbon neutral commitment – a first within its competitive set – to its growing list of ethical credentials, including being plant-based, palm-oil-free, transitioning to fully recyclable packaging and its B-Corp certified manufacturing.
Good Source Foods has created a line of heart healthy, low-cal clusters – packed with superfoods and ancient grains – targeting the hottest trends of portion-controlled, low in sugar and functional benefits.
Arnold Palmer Snacks (APS) was created to bring the golfing legend’s energy, magnetism, kindness and thoughtfulness to the snacking category – with a line of healthy treats for on the move.
Purely Elizabeth, best known for its better-for-you granola products, closes a $50m Series B financing round to support new product innovation with a new category launch for the brand slated for later this year.
Mamamade has closed a record-breaking funding round – bringing its total pre-seed investment to £1.5m – led by founders and execs from Allplants, Made.com, Heals, Design my night, Bulb and Xexec.
Protein Package – an online website that allows customers to select snacks from around the world – really took off in 2020, turning George Greenhill’s fledgling dream into a growing reality.
Grupo Bimbo has led a Series A funding round for LiveKuna, a vertically integrated supplier of gluten-free snacks and staples made from sustainably produced quinoa and chia sourced directly from its network of farmers in Ecuador.
AlcoEats – which produces Indian-style nuts, ready-to-cook sauces and spice pouches – was among the handful of Golden Tickets winners of KeHE Distributor’s Diversity TrendFinder event, with the spoils including a fast-tracking onto the company’s sought-after...
Kerry’s survey of more than 6,300 consumers in 12 countries across the globe found that 75% of respondents are happy to pay a higher price for snacks and treats fortified with protein.
Riceworks has landed a significant ‘highly customised financing solution’, enabling it to initiate an aggressive expansion strategy across North America, along with new product lines.
Freeze-drying is bang on trend today, helping producers to stay ahead of the demand for guilt-free snacks as the process retains the nutrients, colour, shape and flavour of the primary ingredient. They are also 100% natural and contain no added sugar.
To tackle the alarming rise in obesity, the UK government has placed restrictions on the instore promotion of snacks high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) from October 2022.
