Bakery and Snacks

Can science keep up with chocolate’s ambitions?

Fermentation, cocoa alternatives and cultured cacao are giving bakery and snack makers new options for flavour, formulation and supply.

Are mystery flavours just a one-pack wonder?

From Pringles to Chips Ahoy!, snack brands turn secret flavours into guessing games. What keeps shoppers buying once the answer’s out?

The psychology of protein I: What is driving this megatrend?

The demand for protein is climbing worldwide, but what are the mental triggers driving this?

The psychology of protein II: Are consumers blinded to the negatives?

Protein is granting ‘permissible indulgence’ to consumers, and this could have long-lasting impacts

Rice crisis: Kellogg’s changes recipes of iconic cereals

Kellogg’s has reformulated Rice Krispies and Coco Pops in the UK as climate-related pressures affect rice quality and supply, highlighting how extreme weather is increasingly forcing food brands to adapt recipes and sourcing strategies.

PepsiCo withdraws widely sold Walkers snack over labelling error

SNAP food and drink restrictions expand, pressuring CPG sales

Four more states restrict SNAP purchases of select foods and beverages as early sales data points to declines and CPGs assess the impact on demand.

What can food brands learn from Doritos’ recipe rethink?

PepsiCo’s Doritos recipe rethink shows how food manufacturers can reduce salt and fat, protect taste and turn reformulation into a commercial opportunity.

How major F&B firms are applying healthy longevity in product innovation

Major F&B companies Nestle, Charoen Pokphand Foods and Calbee are innovating with healthy longevity in mind

Mondelēz sues British chocolate brand in Toblerone trademark dispute

Mondelēz subsidiary, Kraft Foods Schweiz Holding GmbH, has launched legal action against vegan chocolate maker Catherine’s Originals, alleging its O’bar infringes Toblerone’s iconic shape trademark. Catherine’s Originals denies the claims and vows to defend its position.

Vegan chocolate maker faces legal threat from Mondelēz

Pop-Tarts, Cheerios and Snickers pair up for new launches

Pop-Tarts, Cheerios and Snickers lead a roundup of brand partnerships spanning new flavours, resealable packaging, exclusive snacks and fashion.

The race to replace artificial colours intensifies

From Nestlé to Mars, major manufacturers are reformulating with natural colours. But can they match the performance of synthetic dyes?

What do GLP-1s mean for chocolate?

7 consumer shifts that will define food and drink in 2027

Consumers are changing fast. From GLP-1s and climate concern to sustainability and shared living, these seven shifts will redefine food and drink by 2027

Baker’s yeast muscles into high-protein snacks

As whey prices soar, Spacemilk shows how baker’s yeast protein could open new opportunities in high-protein bakery and snacks.

Thanksgiving flavours go snack-sized

Campbell’s Thanksgiving findings reveal how comfort flavours and easy recipes give snack producers more ways to reach shoppers before, during and after dinner.

Mondelēz Q3 profits surge amid surprise acquisition

Mondelēz returns to volume-led growth as Q3 profits surge, shareholders rewarded and Undercover Snacks acquisition signals expansion into permissible indulgence.

3 ways Google DeepMind is using AI to reshape the food system

From AlphaFold and disease-resistant crops to virtual cells, Google DeepMind is exploring how AI can accelerate agricultural and food innovation.

Budget leaves F&B sector hungry for more support