Bakes that are aligned to – or even contribute towards – a long-term health focus, along with locally made treats in vivid colours that stir up feelings of nostalgia are forecast to be in top demand next year.
The predictive analytics provider told BakeryandSnacks the UK savoury snacks industry stands to lose £381.1m, while the bakery sector is at risk of losing £143.4m should the government’s injunction on advertising products labelled as high in fat, sugar...
With fears of a second wave of the virus mounting, consumers are looking to make improvements to their diets to maximise their health and reduce vulnerability to illness, opening opportunities for bakery producer, writes Mike Hughes, head of Research...
The global ingredients specialist has opened subsidiaries in Kenya, Ivory Coast, Ethiopia and Nigeria to cement customer relationships and localise production using indigenous raw materials, which will lessen the continent’s reliance on food imports and...
Finnish food group Fazer has developed LOFO, an enzyme-based solution that unlocks the door to low-FODMAP baking. The first breads made using this patented innovation have hit the shelves in Finland.
After the success of its first two bakery stores, Bakery Coffee Granier’s in Pas de la Casa and la Massana, Hiper Pas Group has opened a third Granier & Go, self-service concept in Andorra.
Mondelēz International is expanding into the bakery category with a $1.2bn acquisition of a majority stake of Give & Go Prepared Foods Corp from private equity firm Thomas H. Lee Partners.
The supplier to the bakery, patisserie and chocolate industries looks to the next 100 years with an unremitting focus on innovation, health and wellbeing.
Delice de France bakery specialist has secured a multi-million pound eight-year loan to complete a management buyout from parent company Aryzta to become an independent baker.
1-800-FLOWERS.com, Inc. has invested in its digital shopping experience with the addition of subscription services, personalized gifts, mystery boxes and a ‘gift finder’ that tailors results based on answers to three quick questions.
The San Francisco-based wholesale and private label bakery made a case for its madeleines and palmiers at the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) show last month – a first-time visit.
The $74bn Asian market is set to expand and innovate over the next five years, opening the door for new technology, according to a report from Food and Hotel Asia (FHA).
Bakers Basco has increased the number of GPS tracking devices across its bakery equipment to crack down on the abuse and misuse of its bread baskets and dollies.
At its first Digital Innovation Hub, Dawn hopes the new space and pool of tech-forward talent will guide the 100-year-old company into a more digitally connected future.
The Harry & David bakery, part of the 1-800-FLOWERS family, has refreshed its branding to reach a wider, more contemporary audience seeking everyday baked goods to special occasion gifts.
Grupo Bimbo's Daniel Servitje, Dawn Foods' Carrie Jones-Barber, Flower Foods' Brad Alexander and Weston Foods' Roy Benin were invited by the American Bakers Association (ABA) to share their management approach in a fast-paced, multigenerational...
The Michigan-based bakery discovered that permissible indulgence continues to propel sweets, while personalization and flavor explorations are driving innovation by producers and intrigue from consumers.
Smart Baking Company, which focuses on high-fiber, low-calorie breads and other refrigerated or frozen baked goods, will nearly double its production facilities by 2020.
Increased consumption of baked goods such as breads, cakes, pies, cookies, and crackers, across the globe is driving the bakery processing equipment market.
Bread is the third-largest contributor to CPG’s $360bn value, according to a report by the Grocery Manufacturers Association, while snacks, cereal, cookies and crackers also play an important role.
Similar to consumer trends in retail, home bakers are opting for bite-sized baked goods and healthier ingredients – making a star of citrus, coconut and hibiscus, though seasonal favorites hold strong.
Cake sales increased by $226m last year, but overall, the fresh department broadly must recommit to compete with the growing centerstore and CPG launches, says IRI.
The European bakery and pastry ingredients federation recently celebrated its 50th anniversary with its secretary general calling for a market that protects the innovation capacity for manufacturers of bakery ware across Europe.
Chain and independent bakeshops have a chance to compete with sandwich retailers, supermarkets and quick-service restaurants for a bigger slice of to-go business, according to NPD data.
According to Mintel data, younger consumers are interested in bread with a ‘healthy angle’, yet many remain unsure how best to choose a better-for-you option.
Entrepreneur Magazine’s annual Franchise 500 ranking included 17 US bakery franchises in total, with Cinnabon and Auntie Anne’s in the top 100 overall.
The US artisan wholesale bakery has enlisted founder Nancy Silverton, who sold the company in 2001, to create a range of sourdough breads to celebrate its 30th anniversary.
Younger consumers enjoy bakery items throughout the day, especially for breakfast, but they would prefer smaller portions, according to a report from the American Bakers Association (ABA) in conjunction with The Center for Generational Kinetics (GenHQ).
Mexico’s Grupo Bimbo began as a humble family store in 1945, growing into the largest baking company in the world and a relevant player in snacks, with net sales of $14.2bn in 2017.
CH Guenther & Sons (CHG), which supplies buns and English muffins to quick-serve restaurants (QSR) and grocers, has finalized a deal to acquire Mid South’s extensive bun business, including the supply of 3,500 McDonald’s restaurants across the US.
Tighter regulations are required to stop manufacturers claiming products are ‘multigrain’ if “hardly any grains” other than the main wheat component are present in the finished product, says consumer watchdog Foodwatch.
Haas has expanded in India thanks to the Bühler acquisition last year, adding an oven manufacturing plant to its service and support facility in the country.
The Norwegian Consumer Council has criticised food manufacturers after eight out of ten bread products sold in Norway were found to be mislabelled, including errors in ingredients and allergens lists.
The rise of free from is throwing up unique challenges for manufacturers in that, often products that replace allergens can have an allergen classification themselves, like nuts to provide protein and fat content; or eggs or milk to bind ingredients in...
The baker – which makes cakes under licensed brands such as Disney, Thorntons and Mary Berry, as well as artisan breads for supermarkets, restaurants and cafes – has posted a 3.4% decline in full year revenue, citing increasing ingredient costs and a...
Bakery ingredients supplier Puratos Group is ramping up its presence in Australia and New Zealand with the acquisition of fruit and patisserie fillings business Melbourne Jam Manufacturing Co.
Belgium-based bakery and patisserie supplier Puratos Group is aiming to grow its presence in North America following its acquisition of US business Pennant Ingredients.