Better-for-you cookie brand Mmmly is seeking capital through the crowdfunding platform Wefunder as it readies for a nationwide expansion, brand founder and CEO Nicholas Naclerio told FoodNavigator-USA.
Clean-label bread maker Base Culture expands beyond the frozen aisle with its first line of shelf-stable products, tapping into consumer demand for preservative-free and nutrient-dense foods, CEO Johnny Heiselberg told FoodNavigator-USA.
It’s very difficult to ‘crack’ better-for-you indulgence, according to maker of HFSS compliant doughnuts Urban Legend. Here’s how founder and ex-Graze CEO Anthony Fletcher claims to have done it.
There’s a lot of celebration going on: from National Potato Chip Day to Easter, Feaster (a new, casual Friendsgiving of Spring) and the 2024 NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball season. And what’s best to bring out the most of these celebrations? Well, baked...
In celebration of Women’s History Month and Barbie’s 65th Anniversary, Stacy’s has announced the 2024 Stacy’s Rise Project winners – which includes the largest grant amount in the program’s history – and is rolling out limited edition ‘Barbie-fied’ packaging.
WK Kellogg Co CEO’s controversial suggestion of Frosted Flakes for dinner has triggered a fracas from all sectors. The breakfast cereal sector is also dealing with reports that its fortification of niacin (a common B vitamin) is more damaging than helpful...
The 65-year-old business guru recently revealed on Loose Women that strangers often pitch their business ideas in the street, so imagine the value of a seat at the table for a face-to-face discussion.
With the goal of improving food and nutrition access for Americans while reducing environmental impact, WK Kellogg Co.’s Feeding Happiness is a framework for sustainable business, Sarah Ludmer, chief wellbeing and sustainable business officer at WK Kellogg...
The lawsuit alleges the retailer colluded with the breakfast cereal manufacturer ‘to ensure that none of the boxes of Snoop Cereal would ever appear on the store shelves’.
The March snack box from Sakuraco embraces Japan’s breathtaking sakura (cherry blossom) season and Pringles is bringing its Honey Mustard crisps back to the snack aisle after thousands of fans took to social media asking for the tasty return. We're...
The new year brings new consumers attitudes and behaviours, however, Bakery&Snacks learned that some of the biggest trends to impact 2023 are expected to continue shaping the bakery and snacks sectors in 2024.
There certainly is a desire for baked goods that are better-for-you, but consumers are not prepared to sacrifice on taste. There’s also a growing desire for sustainable options, but how is that fairing in the current economic climate?
Brits’ love of bread shows no sign of slowing down and with the market forecast to rise 15% in value in the next two years, there’s a huge opportunity for bakers, foodservice operators and retailers to take a slice of this growth.
Research reveals consumers believe a little bit of luxury is crucial for their mental wellbeing, which, in turn, has an impact on their overall health. But they’re increasingly demanding indulgent moments that won’t hinder their healthy diet.
Vanderbijlpark-based Takis Biltong scored a major victory in a trademark battle over the Mexican conglomerate – the largest bakery manufacturer in the world – in the South African Supreme Court of Appeal late last year. We contacted the plaintiff’s lawyer...
Mondelez has “fixed the foundations” of its North American business and is now poised to “unlock new opportunities” in the region with a four-prong plan that executives say will deliver low- to mid-single-digit revenue growth in the coming years.
Gut health, fermentation, plants and the classics will dominate the headlines this year, according to Puratos’ proprietary Taste Tomorrow ‘always-on’ research program. But there’s more in store, too.
Only one in 20 Americans suffer from gluten intolerance, but an estimated 25% of the nation follows a gluten-free diet. Why is it so popular? And how is Grupo Bimbo doing in the space?
Kraft Heinz has “turned the corner” in its “transformation journey” to deliver “consistent top-tier returns” four years after abandoning a damaging strategy to grow through M&A and cost-cutting and instead invest in its iconic brands and new technology...
Researchers from the global taste and nutrition specialist annually conduct a deep dive into market and consumer trends using tech like artificial intelligence (AI), natural language processing (NLP) and social media to track the flavors predicted to...
Southern Recipe Small Batch is capitalizing on the growing appeal of BBQ; three iconic brands have come together to bring the savory nuances of cheese and chilli to smoky meat snacks; and Fresh Direct has turned a potential negative into a delicious product.
Confectionary giant Mondelez believes that inflation affecting cocoa and sugar, as well as ongoing political tensions in the Middle East are major challenges that it will need to overcome this year, despite having announced ‘record’ profits fror 2023.
A study by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) has brought a lesser-known chemical into the spotlight – used by the agricultural industry to optimise yield and harvest – but it comes with a warning.
The launch of a range of AI-developed breads in flavors that invoke the feelings associated with love prompted an deeper search to find out what impact artificial intelligence is having on the bakery sector.
Israeli company InnovoPro is bringing its clean-label, chickpea protein powered solutions to the broader food and beverage industry after proving its ability to bind, blend, foam and problem-solve other common challenges within plant-based categories....
Six-year-old Rind Snacks has made its first acquisition, designed to evolve it from a dried fruit brand into a vertically integrated healthy snack platform.
Birds Bakery is showing the love with a limited edition range of treats to share with that special someone; Royal Lancaster London is hosting an extra special Valentine’s Afternoon Tea; and Bridor is dialing up the flavor – and therefore the swoons. But...
While honorable, the EU Deforestation Regulation – specifically its fast-approaching 2024 deadline – is viewed, by some, as impractical. But what is the legislation and what does it mean for the food industry? More specifically, the bakery sector, which...
Winner of the first season of Netflix’s Snack vs. Chef show, Lauryn Bodden, is taking her award-winning noodle snack concept from TV screens to store shelves with the official launch of S’NOODS, as she shared in the recent episode of FoodNavigator-USA’s...
The 25th edition of Sirha Europain was a roaring success, with attendance up 27% (32,000 visitors) and the return of international buyers (17% came from abroad) attracted by the show’s focus on French bakery and snacking (or bakery catering). Much was...
Subscription meal company, Thistle, held off on investing in its brand identity since it launched a decade ago to prioritize ingredient procurement and recipe development for its weekly plant-based menus that “don’t sacrifice on taste,” Ashwin Cheriyan,...
Super Bowl Sunday is the second biggest food consumption day in the US (pipped at the post by Thanksgiving), which for major snack producers, translates into billions of dollars spent on coveted TV spots, billboards, celeb reinforcements, immersive experiences...
Cereal and CPG giant Post Holdings’ fiscal year is off to a strong start despite lower volumes for its retail grocery business in the first quarter as many consumers continue to be “more selective with their spend” in the face of ongoing “significant...
Thailand’s JD Food believes that coconut clusters are the snacking industry’s answer to demands for a perfect combination of healthy and affordability, having launched a dedicated brand to cater to consumer demand.
Enzymedica has made its debut in the functional foods category with Fiber+ Cookies; Puratos’ latest innovation is a living sourdough made with regeneratively farmed flour from UK-based Wildfarmed and Cheerios is reminding people to take care of their...
Conceived in an orchard and launched in the throes of the pandemic, the fast-growing startup is reverberating with both the business world and the consumer’s imagination: winning awards, securing funding and broadening its footprint in the UK. There’s...
The North American arm of the French bakery giant is tapping into the protein pioneer's cutting-edge fermentation tech to create the next generation of artisanal bakery goods.
For some time now, ‘healthier’ snacking has tended to play on that core message – health – and focused on added protein, were packaged and promoted as gym products, when in fact, snacking can be a treat and healthy at the same time. It needs to be fun.
A recent poll of 2,000 Brits by BakeAway highlights the generational differences when it comes to alternative nutrition trends – with Gen Zers most likely to try a free from product this year; Millennials considering the dietary switch; and Boomers being...
The small batch award-winning Blairgowrie butcher has done it again, effortlessly pushing away the competition with a Scotch Pie officially named best in the world.
Baked snack brand Bobo’s leverages Rabobank’s Acorn Initiative’s (Acorn) carbon sequestering program by purchasing carbon removal units to offset its bakery carbon emissions, which will benefit local coffee farmers in Tanzania, and is a “natural first...
The 78-year-old ‘Rockstar’ multi-hyphenate has entered into an exclusive agreement with the Duncan Hines brand owner to develop a line of products in the frozen, refrigerated, grocery and snack category inspired by down-home comfort cuisine.
Approaching its 170th anniversary, the Manchester-based company is one of the largest and longest established biscuit (cookie) manufacturers in the UK, producing hundreds of millions of biscuits annually.
ADM has published its inaugural Regenerative Agriculture Report; ReSeed and FoodChain ID form a partnership to roll out new carbon credit verification standard; and ADM highlights its most recent advancements in its FY23 ESG Report.
KitKat, one of Nestlé’s most popular and innovative confectionery brands, will now become its most sustainable after the company announced the snack bar will be made with 100% chocolate sourced from the Income Accelerator Programme (IAP)