Bakery and Snacks

5 hard truths every functional food startup needs to learn

Building a functional food startup takes more than great science. Discover five hard-earned lessons on scaling, formulation, consumer trust and knowing when to pivot.

How heritage brands can break free from category stereotypes

Legacy brands are evolving from products into platforms

As category growth slows and shoppers become more selective, CPG giants like, The Hershey Co., General Mills and Kellanova are looking for growth by expanding where and how their brands show up in consumers’ lives.

5 actions food industry wants from Burnham

Roasted edamame taps high-protein, clean-label snack demand

As demand grows for high-protein and clean-label snacks, Zenko is betting roasted edamame can offer consumers a natural alternative to processed protein products.

Can premium breakfast cereals take the leap in Asia? Blue Frog thinks so

New Zealand breakfast cereal brand Blue Frog sees opportunities to premiumize Asia’s breakfast market as consumers increasingly seek cleaner-label, minimally processed foods.

The climate effect: How extreme heat is rewriting the retail playbook

Repeated heatwaves are reshaping the bakery and snacks industry. From Greggs' cold-food strategy to changing consumer behaviour worldwide, here's how extreme weather is influencing retail, product innovation and profits.

UPF legislation raises stakes for food labeling and child-directed marketing

The Senate HELP Committee advanced legislation requiring warning labels for some ultra-processed foods and restricting child-directed advertising. Here’s what it means for food companies.

How are better-for-you snacks outpacing conventional offerings?

Better-for-you snacks continue to gain ground on conventional products as consumers seek options that balance indulgence and nutrition, fueling strong growth in categories ranging from protein bars and refrigerated yogurt to jerky, fruit snacks and seed-oil-free offerings, according to recent data from market research firm Spins.

Why traditional flour specifications may no longer predict performance

Are traditional flour specifications still fit for purpose? Explore the latest research on starch functionality, dough rheology and why flour performance goes beyond protein.

Hovis Bakeries: Can Britain’s biggest bread shake-up revive its struggling loaf market?

The creation of Hovis Bakeries reflects the changing economics of Britain's bread industry, with consolidation, innovation and health shaping the future of industrial baking.

Tate & Lyle shareholders vote in favour of £2.7bn Ingredion acquisition

Tate & Lyle shareholders overwhelmingly backed Ingredion's £2.7bn acquisition, with 98.64% of votes cast in favour. Completion is expected in H2 2027

Kashi targets gut health gap with fiber-packed granola

As consumers seek clearer gut health solutions, Kashi is leveraging familiar ingredients and functional nutrition to make digestive wellness more approachable through granola.

USDA pushes ahead with reorganization despite lawsuit and warnings of ‘brain drain’

USDA is moving forward with its reorganization and employee relocation plan despite a lawsuit, congressional opposition and concerns over workforce losses.

McVitie’s owner aims to double healthy snack sales by 2030

Grupo Bimbo: The bread giant that isn’t afraid of the store brand

Grupo Bimbo posted strong Q2 2026 results and gained US market share for the first time since 2020, but private label still leads parts of its bread business.

Zbar, Oreo, Silk and Hobnobs give vanilla its moment

A round-up of 2026's biggest vanilla launches, from Zbar's Toy Story bars to Oreo Golden and Silk's protein range, with prices and where to buy.

‘Facts aren’t enough’: IFT warns of growing food misinformation crisis

New insights from IFT show trust and messenger credibility are key to combating food misinformation in today’s social media landscape.

Kellogg’s new cartoon snack bars raise a bigger question: What really counts as healthy?

Fire service reveals what caused Warburtons Burnley blaze