Bakery and Snacks

Grupo Bimbo bets on the net-zero bakery

Grupo Bimbo is testing hydrogen-fired ovens, regenerative agriculture, renewable energy and electric vehicles as it targets net-zero emissions by 2050.

No ingredient can make up for a balanced diet: Why ‘maxxing’ trends are not the answer

With 'sardinemaxxing', another food has exploded into prominence due to social media virality. At the heart of every 'maxxing' trend, including protein and fibre, is an overfocus on a single food ingredient that cannot provide all nutritional answers.

‘Worth it’ replaces ‘more is more’ as indulgence evolves

Consumer indulgence in confectionery is evolving, with premiumisation, wellness, sustainability and sensory experiences reshaping category innovation.

Oreo, Pringles and Pepperidge Farm turn scarcity into snack theatre

Discover the latest limited-time snack launches from Oreo, Pringles, Joyride, Pepperidge Farm, Day Out Snacks and more, including autumn flavours and consumer-led creations.

Ferrero Group to buy better-for-you US breakfast company Purely Elizabeth

Ferrero Group announced its acquisition of Purely Elizabeth. Founder Elizabeth Stein will continue as CEO as the brand operates independently.

Can PFAS be kept out of food?

PFAS usually gets into food through contaminated soil, water, and animal feed, explains the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). If food manufacturers want to keep PFAS out of food, they must remove it at the source.

The frozen dessert aisle’s next growth driver isn’t protein – it’s discovery

The future of frozen treats may depend less on convincing consumers to view these desserts as a health food and more on helping them find products that fit the occasion they already have in mind.

Griffith Foods expands European presence with factory acquisition

Grupo Bimbo bets on China’s shift to ‘eating right’

Grupo Bimbo is investing in clean label bread, e-commerce and gifting ranges as China's bakery market heads towards 900bn yuan by 2029.

US snack giants find their fastest growth is no longer at home

Kraft Heinz, Mondelēz, Hershey and PepsiCo all posted faster sales growth abroad than in the US in Q2 2026. Here's the data, the regions driving it, and why.

Beyond Nutri-Score: Europe’s other front-of-pack labelling schemes

Nutri-Score was once the favourite to be rolled out across the EU on a mandatory basis. Those days are gone, meaning that in all likelihood, the continent's other front-of-pack labelling schemes are here to stay. What are they, and how do they work?

New Trump tariffs ‘like deja vu’ according to food industry panel

As the Trump administration rolls out new section 301 tariffs, food industry experts warn of supply chain disruptions, lawsuits and rising import costs.

The new sustainability playbook starts with suppliers

The future of sustainable food may lie less with brands and more with their suppliers, which are investing in regenerative agriculture, traceability and climate-smart infrastructure to build more transparent and resilient supply chains.

Romesh Ranganathan-backed bakery chain part-saved from liquidation

Nestlé unveils new cereal range as demand for ‘healthy ageing’ food soars

Krispy Kreme cuts losses, but remains in the red

Krispy Kreme reported improved profitability in Q2 2026, with adjusted EBITDA up 43.2% and net losses narrowing by $421.3m. The doughnut maker's turnaround plan is gaining traction, but revenue remains under pressure.

From Grupo Bimbo to Warburtons: The billion-dollar battle for the bakery of the future

Grupo Bimbo, Warburtons, ARYZTA and other bakery leaders are investing billions in factories, automation and logistics. Discover what's driving the biggest manufacturing shake-up in decades.

The rebel cacao the cocoa industry never saw coming

What is ceremonial cacao and why is demand growing? Pachakuti Cacao's Steve Gravener explains the evidence, the sourcing model and where the real NPD opportunity lies beyond the cup.

Unilever, Thai Union urge collaborative yet transferable sustainability

The hunger switch Ozempic doesn’t actually turn off

A new Yale study challenges what we thought we knew about how Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs sustain weight loss – here's what the science means for food manufacturers.