Bakery and Snacks

The death of the free airline snack

Delta’s decision to remove complimentary snacks and drinks on hundreds of flights highlights a wider airline trend towards buy-on-board models, premium cabin perks and stripped-back economy travel.

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The simple sandwich is pushing boundaries like never before

Délifrance data shows sandwiches going premium, global and all-day, from Borough Market queues to £28 wagyu builds driving food-to-go growth.

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GLP-1s: Is the industry asking the wrong question?

GLP-1 use is rising fast, but the impact on food demand is more nuanced. New data shows a shift in how, when and why consumers eat – not simple decline.

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TikTok-fuelled food shortages: How industry can respond

With Dubai chocolate, we saw pistachio shortages. Now, farmers are seeing shortages of ube due to the popularity of that ingredient. These shortages have one thing in common: TikTok. How can companies respond to shortages inspired by TikTok virality? What are some strategies to not only survive, but come out stronger from short-term demand spikes?

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Coca-Cola to Funfetti: Food brands celebrate America’s 250th birthday with limited-edition products

Coca-Cola, Pillsbury, Sparkling Ice and Prairie Farms are rolling out limited-edition patriotic packaging for America's 250th birthday this July 4th.

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Mars takes first step into cocoa-free category

Mars makes its first move into cocoa‑free chocolate with a Balisto trail mix launch in Germany, partnering with Planet A Foods amid cocoa supply pressures.

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PepsiCo’s second restaurant gamble is bigger, bolder and riskier

PepsiCo’s Lay’s restaurant in Shanghai marks a bold shift from product to experience, testing how snack brands can grow beyond the retail shelf.

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Dignified food for seniors: Closing gaps in an ageing world

As societies age rapidly, a pressing question emerges: how can we better support seniors with dysphagia, a condition many may one day face?

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Cult favourites, remixed: 13 snack launches turning hype into shelf power

From Tostitos and Cheetos to Fly By Jing and Ayoh, 13 cult favourite snack launches expanding into new formats, flavours and retail channels.

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Is the retail media network gold rush over?

After several years of booming growth, retail media networks are entering a more consolidated phase – a phase that’s defined less by experimentation and more by proof of performance.

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Kraft Heinz insights: Is the concept of consumer brand loyalty dead?

Is brand loyalty no longer a thing? There is hope yet, says Kraft Heinz

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Biofuel use pushes up food prices: Is demand here to stay?

The prices of vegetable oils, corn, palm oil, sugar and soybean oil have all been driven up by the war in Iran. But such short-term demand is not the whole story; regulations around the world are pushing the demand for biofuels to become structurally entrenched. It is not only crises such as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz that increase demand.

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Time’s ‘10 Most Influential Food Companies’ list misses some of the real disruptors

Time's 2026 list highlights the food companies on the move, but some of the real disruptors reshaping how we eat, shop and think about food sit beyond it.

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Flexibility under pressure: A practical guide to navigating new labour laws in food

New employment laws are tightening rules on pay, shifts and contracts. What do food businesses need to do now to stay compliant?

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When paper packaging fails the sustainability test

Paperisation is reshaping food packaging as brands like Babybel switch to paper, revealing benefits, costs, recyclability limits and why plastic still matters

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Rip Van sees opportunity as rising snack prices narrow gap for better-for-you treats

As snack prices rise, Rip Van is competing with low-sugar, portion-controlled treats that align with consumer demand for healthier indulgence.

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‘Healthy’ has moved on – have snacks?

As ‘healthy’ evolves beyond sugar and salt reduction, snack makers are rethinking flavour, texture and sensory design to keep better-for-you products appealing.

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The new wave of health-first bites and sips

From high-protein bars to gut-friendly granola and low-sugar treats, discover the latest health-focused snack innovations reshaping everyday eating.

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Savencia’s profits sink in shaky 2025

Savencia’s net profit dropped more than 30% in FY25 as milk price inflation, FX headwinds and market volatility hit margins. Cheese proved resilient, while ingredients and foodservice remain key to the group’s long‑term strategy.

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Mondelēz warns of anxious consumers as Middle East conflict threatens spending

Mondelēz reports solid Q1 growth but maintains 2026 guidance as Middle East conflict, rising costs and fragile consumer confidence cloud the outlook.

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