As Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs curb appetites, snack buying is shifting – with consumers cutting back on impulse treats but trading up to premium chocolate.
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Read the NewsPepsiCo opens its first Lay’s‑themed restaurant in Madrid, serving tortilla made with crisps as it expands into the away‑from‑home channel and tests new food concepts.
Read the NewsPuratos’ planned acquisition of Dawn Foods could reshape the global bakery ingredients market and tighten control of the $20bn donut supply chain.
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Read the NewsCampbell’s cuts its full-year outlook after weaker snack performance dragged on quarterly earnings, highlighting growing pressure in the snack aisle.
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Read the NewsResistant starch is gaining attention as food manufacturers boost fibre, cut sugar and protect texture across cereals, snacks, dairy, beverages and confectionery.
Read the NewsPuratos has agreed a deal to acquire Dawn Foods, bringing together two century-old bakery ingredients companies and expanding its global footprint.
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Read the NewsFood brands at Expo West showcased “sensemaxxing” snacks featuring layered textures, bold flavors and playful formats – from baklava bites to airy protein bars and mochi gummies.
Read the NewsSnack brands including Lay’s, Oreo and M&M’s are opening restaurants, cafés and branded destinations to boost engagement, marketing visibility and growth.
Read the NewsScientists and startups are reinventing cocoa using lab-grown cacao cells and fermentation, as the chocolate industry searches for new ingredient solutions.
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