Bakery and Snacks

Brewing loyalty: How coffee is powering bakery footfall

Coffee’s not just a pick-me-up anymore. It’s helping bakeries pull ahead in a slowing market.

Snack to the future: How startups go from local crave to global shelf

Building a snack brand people love is one thing. Scaling it globally without losing your grip – or your supply chain – is another.

Power, tariffs and a test for the presidency: Supreme Court case could reshape US trade policy

As the Supreme Court considers Trump’s emergency tariff powers, small businesses warn that the policies are pushing them to the brink

World’s biggest chocolate supplier makes move away from cocoa

Barry Callebaut teams up with Planet A Foods to develop ChoViva, a sustainable, cocoa-free chocolate made from local ingredients like sunflower seeds. The move comes amid rising cocoa costs and climate concerns, positioning the company for future growth while exploring innovative chocolate solutions.

Sustainability gets real: It’s crunch time for Europe’s snack makers

New ESA president Christopher Gosau says the region’s snack makers must turn bold sustainability promises into measurable progress or risk losing credibility.

Crunch, cream, contrast: Texture takes the spotlight in 2026

Forget flavor fatigue – next year will be all about how snacks feel. From crisp layers to creamy centers, texture is fast becoming the biggest lever of indulgence and loyalty.

Twinings and Kingsmill owner ABF could spin off food business

Twinings and Kingsmill owner ABF may split off its fashion business, which includes Primark, from its food businesses.

Canada’s bakers are done playing defense

The Baking Association of Canada’s new Executive Council isn’t just another talking shop – it’s a wake-up call for the nation’s $21.5bn bakery sector to stop firefighting and start leading.

5 meat snack innovations at NACS 2025

Protein-packed meat snacks dominated the Cool New Products showcase at NACS 2025, reflecting the category’s shift toward cleaner labels, diverse flavors and brands aimed at attracting younger consumers.

Protein, please: NPD with real muscle

Protein’s still flexing hard, but it’s left the gym and hit the grocery aisle.

Nestlé, Mondelēz, Hershey - How chocolate giants are coping with price hikes

CPG giants such as Nestlé, Mondelēz International and Hershey are struggling to cope with pressures on profits. Each company is responding in a different way.

‘Advertising is a weak force’: Busting CPG marketing myths

More ad spend doesn’t always mean more sales. Discover what really drives brand growth and how to avoid common strategy pitfalls.

A splinter too far: Tyson’s corn dog recall bites back

A splinter in a corn dog might sound trivial – until it lands in court, potentially costing millions and shaking consumer trust in food safety.

AI helps Hovis, Mars and PepsiCo cut factory downtime

From bread lines to snack plants, food manufacturers are turning to artificial intelligence to predict breakdowns and keep production running at full speed.

Automation meets its match in muffins: Why bakeries are the toughest floors to robotize

From batter variety to data quality, bakery floors pose unique hurdles for automation, but cobots, AI and smart glasses are helping producers rethink consistency, safety and flexibility.

Kraft Heinz fights weak demand with marketing blitz

Kraft Heinz continues its struggle with declining revenue as it moves forward with plans to divide into two separate entities, the food manufacturing giant said in its Q3 earnings report Wednesday.

Ground-breaking gene atlas could lead to healthier, climate-resistant oats

Ben & Jerry’s pro-Gaza ice cream blocked by directors

Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Ben Cohen accuses Unilever of blocking a pro-Gaza ice cream flavour and launches a watermelon sorbet campaign calling for peace in Palestine. The initiative highlights tensions over brand autonomy, with Cohen also pushing to reclaim Ben & Jerry’s independence ahead of Unilever’s ice cream business demerger.

Mondelēz rethinks new product development and distribution strategy as US consumers cut back on snacks

Mondelēz is changing course after US consumers sharply cut back on snack purchases in the last three months amid mounting cost-of-living pressures and economic uncertainty fueled in part by the drawn-out government shutdown sidelining millions of paychecks.

Mondelēz toys with price cuts as choc sales melt

Mondelēz International's Q3 results sees a continuation of the same story as Q2: a decline in volumes, an increase in pricing and a slight growth in revenue. The cost of raw materials - specifically, cocoa prices - is pushing up the prices of the company's products.