Bakery and Snacks

The next tobacco fight? Marketing to children enters UPF debate

From influencers and gaming platforms to colourful packaging and licensed characters, campaigners say children's food marketing has become the next battleground in the ultra-processed foods debate.

Functional snacks on social media aren’t replacing indulgence, they’re justifying it

The functional snacks boom is showing up clearly in what consumers are searching for — and just as importantly, why, according to recent Spate data.

Döhler commits to cocoa‑free future with Nukoko acquisition

Döhler’s acquisition of Nukoko signals a shift for confectionery as cocoa-free chocolate moves from niche to scalable solution amid supply and cost pressures.

How much fibre is too much?

With the rise in the popularity of fibre, especially due to trends such as fibremaxxing, what is the risk of consuming too much of it? Bloating, excess wind, abdominal discomfort and changes in bowel habit can be the result of too much fibre. Fibre overconsumption can even affect how people absorb certain nutrients, such as zinc, iron, and calcium.

Mondelēz reveals taste is no longer king in snacking

The 2026 State of Snacking report explores why consumers increasingly discover food visually, value texture and make purchasing decisions driven by comfort, reward and connection.

Is ‘healthy enough’ the new ‘better for you?’

Consumer desire for ‘more’ is driving innovation around healthy enjoyment, elevated convenience, collaboration, crossovers and memorable or immersive experiences, according to Circana’s 2025 New Products Pacesetters report.

Experts warn against false sense of security as food inflation falls

The ‘Uh-Oh SpaghettiOs’ lawsuit vs the court of public opinion

The Campbell lawsuit offers a glimpse into how social media users assess credibility, scrutinise evidence and shape perceptions during food safety controversies.

Sourdough, Seoul and social media: The new rules of global bakery

Bread culture, Asian pastry influence and algorithm-driven food trends are transforming bakery. Here's what's driving innovation and premiumisation worldwide.

Kennedy signals new course for food labels as FDA nears definition for ultra-processed food

HHS Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr says FDA’s ultra-processed food definition is nearing release and could drive major changes to front-of-pack labeling.

Walmart’s Aloha reset highlights how snack bars are overtaking center store

Aloha’s move from Walmart’s sports nutrition aisle to center store across roughly 2,000 locations underscores how protein bars are evolving from fitness fuel into an everyday snacking staple

Are reformulation demands moving faster than brands can respond? Hear from PepsiCo and industry leaders

As scrutiny expands from sugar and salt to additives, processing and ingredient transparency, experts from PepsiCo, ESA, ABA, 210 Analytics and FDF Scotland explore what comes next for reformulation.

Iran-US peace deal: What it means for food

The US and Iran have agreed on a peace deal. What could this mean for food and beverage? Food prices are unlikely to fall straight away, due to long-term contracts taking a long time to filter through the supply chain. However, for some classes of commodities, such as palm and soybean oils (which are used for biofuels), prices could fall more quickly. The prices for plastics used for food packaging may fall more quickly than food as well.

4 ways food brands can win in China’s ‘conscious indulgence’ era

Nestlé USA eliminates artificial colors as part of broader reformulation overhaul

Nestlé USA has completed its 2026 goal of removing artificial colors defined by Food, Drug & Cosmetic (FD&C) from its US food and beverage portfolio as part of the company’s broader reformulation and transparency initiatives.

Beech-Nut bets on the overlooked preschool snacking market

Beach-Nut is entering the underserved kids snacks market for ages 4 years and older with Goodies, citing unmet demand for better-for-you options beyond toddler aisles.

Fed Up! campaign takes aim at UPFs, but the science debate persists

A new UPF awareness campaign highlights systemic barriers to healthy eating, while critics argue that the term “ultra-processed” remains too imprecise to anchor nutrition guidance.

Protein crisps, cereal milk ice cream and matcha cookies: Meet snacking’s new shape-shifters

From PepsiCo's protein-packed PopCorners and Takeaways' pizza-inspired bars to Walker's Shortbread's Andy Murray collaboration, discover 11 snack launches redefining indulgence, functionality and convenience.

Can Ebola disrupt coffee prices and stocks?

As Ebola prompts border restrictions in Uganda, analysts warn of potential supply risks—but bumper harvests in top exporters could stabilise global coffee markets.

Wegovy oral GLP-1 approved for use in the UK

The UK has approved a once daily Wegovy semaglutide pill for weight loss, marking Europe’s first oral GLP-1 treatment. It will initially be available via private prescription, with NHS use still under NICE review.