McVitie’s among top five UK brands

McVitie’s has been listed in the top five most chosen brands in Kantar Worldpanel’s 2018 UK Brand Footprint ranking, holding fourth place, ahead of Walker’s, Coca-Cola and Cadbury.

The report revealed McVitie’s, owned by global snacking company, pladis, was purchased … Read More

Café Valley to launch four new cakes

Café Valley, a producer of bakery products for in-store bakeries, club stores, food service and convenience stores throughout the world, is expanding its flagship ring cake line with the addition of four new specialty cakes in time for the summer … Read More

Doughnut innovation fuelled by more adventurous consumers

Dawn Foods, a global manufacturer and ingredients supplier to bakeries around the world, has released findings from its inaugural ‘Doughnut Day’ survey that found the majority of Gen Z (those aged 18-21) and Millennial (those aged 22-34) consumers (82%) are … Read More

Givaudan acquires natural extract company

Givaudan, a creator of fragrances and flavours, has completed the acquisition of the Nutrition Division of Centroflora Group (Centroflora Nutra), a world player in natural extracts.

Centroflora Nutra manufactures botanical extracts and dehydrated fruits for the food and beverage industry. … Read More

Four pizza-making trends revealed by Ardent Mills

Following its attendance at the International Pizza Expo 2018, the Ardent Mills culinary team is sharing the following ideas for using premium flours and grains to add value to one of the most vibrant categories in the restaurant industry.

“High-quality … Read More

Mondelēz to acquire Tate’s Bake Shop

Mondelēz International has reached an agreement with The Riverside Company to acquire Tate’s Bake Shop for approximately $500 million (£370m). Known for its signature thin-and-crispy cookies with simple and authentic  ingredients, Tate’s is a fast growing, premium cookie and baked … Read More

Bruegger’s Bagels launches heart-shaped bagels

Bruegger’s Bagels, a North American bakery chain founded in 1983, has developed heart-shaped bagels as part of a promotion for this year’s Mother’s Day.

Available from over 220 of its bakeries across the US, the bagels are available in three … Read More

Breads and cereals contain key nutrients for healthy aging

A new study published in the journal Nutrients shows that grain foods pack a significant punch of the nutrients older Americans need most.

At present, more than a third of the American population is over 50 years old, yet the … Read More

Bühler looks to improve food safety with digital solutions

At the upcoming Ipack-Ima exhibition, dedicated to process technology and packaging, Bühler will be focusing on digital solutions that are designed to make foods safer, save energy, and prevent waste.

Digitalisation contributes significantly to Bühler’s goal of slashing energy consumption … Read More

Buttery, vegan burger bun created by Artisan Bakery

Following the release of a plant-based pastry range earlier this year, The Artisan Bakery has been enlisted by fine burger purveyors, Patty & Bun, to develop a plant-based version of its buttery brioche bun. The final product created by the … Read More

Synergy acquires Italian flavours specialist

Synergy Flavours, a provider of flavourings, extracts and essences, has completed the acquisition of Janoušek, an Italian supplier of herbal extracts and natural flavourings. The move will enable Synergy to expand into European markets with its various product ranges, which … Read More

Mondelēz opens biscuit manufacturing facility in Bahrain

To meet growing consumer demand, Mondelēz International has opened a new factory in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

The company invested $90 million (£64m) in the state-of-the-art biscuit manufacturing plant that produces Power Brands for local consumers (including Oreo cookies and … Read More

Market Report: Creative strategy essential in snacks segment

A new report from New Nutrition Business, titled Strategies in Healthy Snacking, indicates that snacking is now central to the strategy of ambitious and creative companies, with explosive growth in the number of new snacks launched between 2010 and 2017: … Read More

New artisan-inspired bread in the U.S.

Nature’s Own, the number one selling bread brand in America, has announced the launch of two new products: Nature’s Own Perfectly Crafted Thick Sliced Multigrain and Nature’s Own Perfectly Crafted Thick Sliced White.

Available nationwide in the U.S., the artisan-inspired, thick-sliced bakery … Read More