Consumers – especially the younger set – are seeking out healthier food options that contain fewer ingredients and less involved processing, but still deliver on taste and texture. Blue Diamond Growers is stepping up to the mark with a series of products...
BakeryandSnacks’ Healthy Snacking webinar is tapping some of the best minds the sector has to offer to explore what healthy snacking means to consumers and the industry.
We are taking tastebuds on a global trip with a traditional Portuguese Pasteis de Nata, a Birthday Cake frozen Greek yoghurt bar to celeb chef Gino D’Acampo’s Italian favourites.
Arla Foods Ingredients has launched a new concept to help manufacturers create peanut butter-based protein bars that offer consumers the healthier indulgence that many still believe is hard to find.
Finsbury Food Group has again teamed up with Bosh! to launch Brilliant Brioche Buns, Seggiano is dialling up the excitement after a muted Christmas last year and Cinnamon Toast Crunch is giving teens exclusive access to premium merch.
Grupo Bimbo has set its sights on the fast growing better-for-you cookie sector and swooped up Emmy’s Organics, a New York-based producer of ultra-premium organic cookies.
French bakery manufacturer Bridor has partnered with world-renowned pastry chef Pierre Hermé to launch a collection of Viennese pastries, ChicP is on a mission to encourage Brits to waste less and eat more of what’s left in the fridge, and a ‘comedically...
Pepperidge Farm is bring some some favourite fall treats, Popcorn Kitchen is adding a cheddar variant to its lineup and Abby’s Better Nut Butters are rolling out in snack anywhere, anytime portable pouches.
Wholebake is primed for its next chapter following the acquisition of its parent company, Healthfull Holdings Group Limited, by private equity firm Elysian Capital III LP from Bridge Fund Management.
Remove gluten and the most crucial ingredient for a dough’s rheology, the breadmaking processes, characteristics like structure and mouthfeel, along with a longer shelf life, has effectively been removed. But with gluten intolerance a global epidemic...
Bread is poised for a healthy revival. From gut health to personalised nutrition, innovative product development is paving the way to a new era of opportunity for industrial bakers.
The Good Crisp Company is helping consumers build a healthy ‘relation-chip’; Kooky’s is sending tastebuds to exotic climes; GoGo squeeZ is opening up nature’s classroom; Goal Power is kicking kids back into an active lifestyle; and Duff Kits are helping...
Bertinet Bakery launches a category-first softer ‘sandwich-friendly’ sliced clean sourdough, Banana Scoops has launched the UK’s first vegan, dairy-free ice cream made from bananas, Kiddylicious has developed portion-controlled treats for tinier tums...
A survey among craft bakers has highlighted some positive changes to shoppers’ bread buying habits over the past year, as well as the types of bread proving most popular.
While the health trend has been gaining momentum for several years, it has certainly been given impetus by the pandemic. Today’s consumer is increasingly moving away from considering food as simply a caloric need to something that could add functional...
Pringles is embracing the summer heat with a sweet and spicy variant, along with the chance to win a tropical escape to either Hawaii or Mexico; Kettle Brand is also kicking off summer with some new flavours; Kellogg’s Special K has partnered with Black...
The pandemic has impacted where individuals snack, but the occasion has continued to thrive at home, with many reverting to it more often. Tara Bane, EMEA marketing manager at Glanbia Nutritionals looks at the cultural shift throughout 2021.
The acclaimed Canadian sprouted whole grains bakery has launched a direct-to-consumer ecommerce platform that will deliver its ‘healthier living’ plant-based, non-GMO products across the US.
Airly Foods claims its Oat Clouds will remove between 18g-21g of Co2 from the air with each box sold; Lovenature Organic’s mission to get high quality ingredients into the hands of everyone is bolstered with a new retail line; and veggies get a makeover...
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) month and Good Food Brands is offering a Discovery Box that highlights Asian-owned snack entrepreneurs.
Israeli firm Nutritional Growth Solutions (NGS) has launched a patented snack bar that contains the growth-boosting nutrients needed to fuel a child’s growing body.
The Hazelnut Growers of Oregon (HGO) is seeking a partner to form a joint venture (JV) to build on the early success of its retail consumer product business in the rapidly growing better-for-you snack category.
Just because it’s almost swimsuit time, it doesn’t mean you have to give up snacking. It’s almost summertime, so many brands are rolling out guilt-free treats, along with fridge fillers and great ways to start the day.
2020 was without a doubt one of the most challenging years in UK history. Not only did the food industry have to contend with the pandemic, but also the complexities involved with the UK withdrawing from the European Union.
Nim’s Fruit Crisps is harvesting the goodness of Pink Lady apples; Livwell rolls out a Nutritional Yeast variant for its vegan fans; and Dr Oetker combines science with baking to get kids creating in the kitchen.
Wilde Brands – the snack producer that replaced the potato with chicken breast to make Wilde Chips – has introduced another first: chips made from pork raised without antibiotics.
Novax – part of the Swedish family giant that acquires and develops companies in strategic niche markets – has acquired a majority stake in British ingredients specialist Ulrick & Short.
In time for National Chip And Dip Day on 23 March, Nature’s Eats – a brand of Texas Star Nut & Food Company – is launching Nutchos, all-natural grain free chips made from almonds.
HighKey has teamed up with the marketing firm owned by Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds to develop a campaign designed to inspire Americans to kick the sugar habit.
Made for Drink debuts in the potato chip category; Kellogg’s wants to emulate the success it had with White Choc Coco Pops with its new SKU and The Cookie Project is spreading kindness with its limited edition cookies baked by Kiwis with disabilities.
The online subscription platform was founded with the aim to highlight up-and-coming snack startups to allow consumers to discover unique treats that might not have as yet found their way onto the shelves of retail outlets like Whole Foods.
Frank Dale has extended its vegan range of baked treats (now available D2C); pladis had added another ‘swavoury’ flavour to its Flipz lineup; and Mexican producer Lasto Foods has rolled out its line of all-natural nut butters in mess-free squeezable containers...
UK investment firm S-Ventures has acquired a majority share of plantain snacks producer We Love Purely to propel further growth into the mainstream snacking sector.
Native Snacks will increase its distribution network in the UK by an impressive 1,500% after securing listings with Sainsbury’s, Holland & Barret online and Ocado for its range of better-for-you Popped Lotus Seeds.
Daniel Lubetzky, founder of mega snack brand Kind, is investing in Quevos being introduced to its line of keto-friendly egg white chips on ABC’s Shark Tank.
Scientific research has proved that, as an activity, healthy snacking is calming and even helpful to wellbeing. And although the trend towards healthier snacking is not new, Griffith Foods says there has been a substantial lean towards more natural seasonings...
2021 will see a focus on public health and healthy snacking at the forefront of Raisins South Africa’s consumer-focussed campaign, whilst also aiming to promote their industry’s point of difference to the UK market.
Chicka’s reverts to its African heritage to bring better-for-you treats to Brits while empowering the women of tomorrow; pladis is rolling out its biggest launch to date; the cookie category is being given a shake up with a range of chef-driven delights;...
Partake Snacks has capped an ‘exceptional year’ with a $4.8 million series A funding round, led by Robyn Rihanna Fenty with her first investment beyond personal ventures.
Superfood breakfast and snack producer Earnest Eats has launched a line of Snacking Avocados that will appeal to consumers looking for clean label, guilt-free options while working from home.
The owner of the Oreo and Ritz brands, among others, is taking another step in its strategy to enhance its snack portfolio with healthier fare by acquiring the remaining shares it does not already own in Hu Master Holdings.
Sweet treats with a reduced sugar, fat and calorie content will be the top drivers of business growth going forward, aligned with the heightened consumer interest in their wellbeing, according to research by Tate & Lyle that includes exclusive commentary...
As the pandemic continues to upend life, the products that will stand out next year will be those that address the consumer’s need for comfort, immunity and mental health, according to Saage Insights 2021 Trend Report.
Pringles turns up the heat, the Great British Porridge Co. adds much-needed cheer to Christmas, Ginger Bakers allows coeliacs to celebrate and Frank Dale ensures this year’s [muted] party still dazzles.
