Leatherhead Food Research advises food producers - including those in the bakery and snacks sectors - to act now to assess the potential impact of the European Commission’s proposed Green Claims Directive on their products.
The global snacking giant has commenced the production of Lay’s and Doritos at its 1bn PLN ($238m) snack plant in the southwestern village of Święte; the company’s biggest investment in the country to date and its first in the EU designed to measure CO2...
From 100% sustainably sourced palm oil to slashing food waste internally by 25% to upping the diversity mix across its executive leadership, the Oreo maker is on track with its mission to lead the future of more sustainable snacking.
On 1 October 2023, the UK will ban single-use plastics, with the guidance having been released on 23 May. The EU have also released wide-ranging guidance on plastics.
In collaboration with energy company Eneco, and leveraging technology from German start-up Kraftblock, PepsiCo is electrifying the production of Lay’s and Cheetos crisps at its Broek of Langedijk site in the Netherlands.
Edible insects have many benefits. They are a good source of alternative protein, a rival to plant-based meat; they are often considered more sustainable than conventional meat; some insects are even higher in protein than beef. However, many consumers...
As an experiment, I turned to the Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT* to obtain an outside eye on the current state of the cocoa industry. I was curious to know if a computer algorithm could come up with credible answers to the main issues that...
The New England supplier of 100% pure and organic maple syrup and maple sugar recently highlighted how its maple products can help bakers tick consumer boxes: sustainability, plant-based/vegan, clean label, sugar alternative, organic and a good source...
Charity calls for ‘Big Chocolate’ to pay more to Ghana’s cocoa farmers after it revealed that their net incomes have fallen on average by 16% since 2020, with women’s incomes falling by nearly 22%.
With increasing demands for bakery manufacturers to find innovative ways to meet rigorous sustainability goals, plant-based ingredients are set to be an important part of the solution.
The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) has announced Christine McGrath, SVP and Chief Impact & Sustainability Officer at Mondelēz International, as its new chair, along with two new board officers.
The taste and texture of meat and dairy analogues have come a long way. But according to alternative protein experts, ‘there is still room for improvement’. How will the next generation of innovators win over consumers, and what hurdles will they need...
As the agriculture industry continues its mission of feeding the world's growing population amid climate change, the entire supply chain is coming together to boost regenerative farming practices, creating an opportunity for the plant-based foods...
PepsiCo beat Wall Street expectations for its first quarter 2023 earnings due to strong margin growth while backing off potential future price increases to combat inflation and other supply chain issues, the company's Chairman and CEO Ramon Laguarta...
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.
Organic seaweed snack maker gimme continues sustainable initiatives through its partnerships in Korea and developing bold flavors and new convenience channels with eco-friendly packaging.
Through a suite of virtual and augmented reality activations launched this week, KIND Snacks is breaking down for mainstream Americans the complicated concept of regenerative agriculture and the real-world environmental impact of its latest sustainability...
Since kick-off in 2019, PeaTos has experienced explosive growth and received widespread acclaim thanks to its innovative approach to snacks – adding better-for-you nutrition to popular offerings – and marketing – debunking the junk and challenging the...
Millets may be relatively little known in the Global North currently, but the small, nutrient dense and drought-resistant grains (well, technically seeds), could be poised to become the next quinoa with the power to turbo-charge sales of CPGs featuring...
The breakfast cereal and snack giant is on track to achieve its 2025 ED&I goals (equity, diversity and inclusion), noting a 1.3% increase in female representation and 22.7% rise in racially underrepresented talent at the end of 2022.
The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) has announced its next Partnership Meeting will take place in Amsterdam at the Beurs van Berlage (Old Stock Exchange) from 6 to 7 February 2024, immediately followed by the CHOCOA conference, which will take place in the...
Délifrance has unveiled the next chapter of its ‘Prove It’ series, this time taking a deep dive into sustainability trends and whether the UK bakery sector is moving the needle in the right direction.
PepsiCo is investing $216m in a strategic partnership with three farmer organizations, including the Illinois Corn Growers Association, Practical Farmers of Iowa, and Soil and Water Outcomes Fund, to boost regenerative agriculture practices in the US...
We’re in the midst of the deadliest bird flu outbreak in US history, with the knock-on effect of squeezing egg supply. Combined with high commodity feed prices and labour shortages, eggs have surged in price – not a happy situation for either the consumer...
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.
Despite inflation pressuring some consumers to trade down or pull back on spending, more than three-quarters of shoppers globally still are willing to pay more for products making natural claims, according to the latest wave of Ingredion’s proprietary...
Food price inflation in Europe is a serious worry for many consumers staring down the barrel of higher prices at the checkout. What impact is this going to have on F&B innovation and consumer demand in 2023?
Johan Sanders, president of the Federation of European Manufacturers and Suppliers of Ingredients to the Bakery, Confectionery and Patisserie Industries is a believer that being one market will help the industry through its current quagmire of challenges.
‘No one is doing what they should be doing: Both industry and governments will need to significantly change their business as usual. Let us be very clear; not a single stakeholder group is currently doing what they should be doing to ensure farmers achieve...
From functional dairy to precision fermentation, ADM’s Brad Schwan lays out what manufacturers should anticipate in the year ahead to meet new consumer trends and tap into growing markets.
With the cost-of-living crisis raging unabated thanks to political volatility, it's only to be expected that ‘redefining value’ tops Innova Market Insights’ Top Ten Trends for 2023. With budgets stretched, consumers will increasingly seek out brand...
Kraft Heinz is making progress towards several of its environmental and sustainability goals including cutting the amount of waste sent to landfill by 15% in 2021 and converting 84% of its global packaging portfolio to fully recyclable materials.
Sustainability may be a rising priority influencing consumer purchases, but optimistic projections that 2022 would be the year of the ‘climatarian’ appear to be a bit premature – giving brands and retailers more time to improve and finetune their positioning...
Kerry has introduced Puremul, an acacia-based emulsifying ingredient that serves as an alternative to sunflower lecithin and mono- and diglycerides, responding to ongoing global sunflower supply challenges and manufacturers' need for a viable replacement.
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...
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...
ADM and PepsiCo have entered a 7.5-year strategic commercial agreement to expand regenerative agriculture across its North American supply chains, reaching up to 2 million acres by 2030.
Kerry hosted a first-of-its-kind summit for leaders from the foodservice sector, sharing new research, knowledge and insights into the importance of sustainability.
Tetra Pak is testing a fibre-based barrier to replace the conventional aluminium layer on its aseptic carton packaging in a bid to slash carbon emissions while still maintaining shelf life.
For most bakery producers, the clean label concept involves making use of as few ingredients as possible that consumers recognise as wholesome and natural. But today, clean also means green, highlighting opportunities for ingredients and products that...
The UK woke up this morning (7 September) to a new leader and with hopes the new government will immediately take steps to alleviate the crushing living prices that are badly impacting consumers and putting industry at risk.
Sustainable nutrition brand Huel will continue to create plant-rich solutions to meet evolving consumer needs and improve sustainable credentials as part of key development targets, according to Lee Boakes, Head of NPD & Innovation.
The UK-based manufacturer has joined the growing number of big food producers – including Mondelez, Nestle, retailers Tesco and Aldi and foodservice operators Compass Group and Sodexo, among others – that have pledged to use 100% cage-free eggs across...
The UK snack producer is ramping up efforts to slash plastic packaging across its brands, with an additional 25% reduction for its premium potato chip Tyrrells range, with new packs rolling out on supermarket shelves this month.
Food and beverage companies are under increasing pressure to measure, reduce, and accurately report their social and environmental impact, with the SEC recently outlining proposals* that would require all registrants to disclose their scope three greenhouse...
By keeping it real with the peel, Rinds snacks naturally pack a punch with fibre, vitamins and antioxidants – making them right on point with today’s health-focused consumer.
