Bakery and Snacks

The icing on the donut: Why Puratos wants Dawn

Puratos’ planned acquisition of Dawn Foods could reshape the global bakery ingredients market and tighten control of the $20bn donut supply chain.

Campbell’s snack gamble meets a tougher consumer

Campbell’s cuts its full-year outlook after weaker snack performance dragged on quarterly earnings, highlighting growing pressure in the snack aisle.

The ingredient blurring the line between starch and fibre

Resistant starch is gaining attention as food manufacturers boost fibre, cut sugar and protect texture across cereals, snacks, dairy, beverages and confectionery.

Puratos strikes deal to acquire Dawn Foods

Puratos has agreed a deal to acquire Dawn Foods, bringing together two century-old bakery ingredients companies and expanding its global footprint.

New light-scattering additive to replace shunned titanium dioxide

A new plant-based alternative to titanium dioxide promises bright whitening at low replacement ratios as Seprify scales its cellulose-based SilvaAlba to industrial supply.

Expo West brands embrace ‘sensemaxxing’ with layered textures, bold flavors and playful formats

Food 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.

Why Lay’s, Oreo and M&M’s are engineering consumer experiences

Snack brands including Lay’s, Oreo and M&M’s are opening restaurants, cafés and branded destinations to boost engagement, marketing visibility and growth.

Chocolate without trees? The science racing to reinvent cocoa

Scientists and startups are reinventing cocoa using lab-grown cacao cells and fermentation, as the chocolate industry searches for new ingredient solutions.

Dole Whip, Lucky Charms, Cookie Pop and SuperPretzel kick off March’s spring snack surge

New snack launches for spring include Dole Whip, Lucky Charms treats, Cookie Pop popcorn and SuperPretzel bites, plus Mother’s Day marshmallows and more.

Confectionery sector braced for shortages as Iran conflict escalates

The Middle East conflict is disrupting global trade routes, energy supplies, and key confectionery ingredients. Discover how manufacturers can protect supply chains, strengthen visibility, and safeguard products amid escalating geopolitical risk.

Half of US shoppers worry about artificial ingredients, want EU-style bans

More than half of consumers now read food and beverage labels regularly, focusing on ingredient safety, allergens, and functional health benefits, Acosta Group reports.

Fox’s Burton’s Companies factory chief: “I was told being a woman would hold me back”

Fox’s Burton’s Companies factory manager Rebecca Phillips on women in manufacturing, leadership on the factory floor and the industry’s growing talent challenge.

Buffett bets on Kraft Heinz as shock split suspended

Kraft Heinz pauses its planned split as Berkshire Hathaway signals long‑term support. What’s next for the food giant as it invests $600m in innovation and pricing?

Bakery, snacks and cereals: The next cost shock may start in the Gulf

The Iran conflict could drive higher costs for bakery, snacks and cereal makers as energy prices, fertiliser markets and shipping through Hormuz face disruption.

UK obesity epidemic: The UPF scapegoat debate

British Pie Week meets Pi Day: The pies stealing the spotlight this March

British Pie Week and Pi Day are putting pies in the spotlight, from artisan bakery favourites to chicken launches and dessert pies trending in the US.

The Ozempic effect reaches the bread aisle: Bimbo redesigns bakery for GLP-1 users

Grupo Bimbo says GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic are changing how people eat, prompting new protein bakery products, smaller snack portions and simpler recipes.

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz: Which foods will get pricier?

Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz sends energy prices soaring and disrupts global food supply chains, impacting oils, grains, dairy, meat and packaging.

The story of the Paresi people: How modern agriculture brought a community back from the brink

Farming was more than food for the Paresi people, as it created a pathway for the tribe to transform their culture.

Amazon’s disruption of Walmart is a slow work in progress

Nearly a decade after surpassing Walmart in profitability, Amazon is still testing grocery formats while Walmart tightens its grip on US food retail.