Bakery and Snacks

Snacks are eating into the meal occasion creating new opportunities for brands

Snacks are increasingly replacing meals as eating patterns shift. Hartman Group data presented at FoodNavigator's Healthy Snacking Trends broadcast shows how rising expectations for nutrition and convenience are reshaping innovation.

When trust turns toxic: Mars exec jailed in $28m fraud case that exposed insider risk

Former Mars executive Paul Steed has been sentenced to 63 months in prison for a $28m fraud case that exposes insider risk inside global food companies.

Bread merger puts consumer affordability under global regulatory spotlight

A proposed UK bread merger is under deeper review as regulators consider consumer affordability and supply issues alongside competition concerns.

The global bread labeling gap is catching up with bread marketing

US, EU and Asia-Pacific bread labeling rules haven’t kept pace with industrial baking, wholegrain claims or sourdough marketing.

After GLP-1: Weight regain, food fear and the industry’s next reckoning

As millions quit GLP-1 drugs and weight rebounds faster than expected, food makers face rising pressure around nutrition, trust and mental health.

Danone and Lactalis embroiled in global infant formula crisis

Danone and Lactalis block and recall formula batches amid cereulide concerns linked to ARA oil, following Nestlé’s global recall and rising safety scrutiny.

Parliament refers EU-Mercosur to Court of Justice

After two decades of negotiations, the recently signed EU-Mercosur trade deal has hit another roadblock. With a margin of ten votes, the European Parliament voted to refer the deal to the Court of Justice. The deal can now not now be approved by Parliament until the court has made a decision, a process which could take up to two years.

2026 diet trends: What is in, what is out and what does it mean for CPG brands?

Explore 2026 diet trends and what’s driving healthy eating in the US. Discover which foods are in, which are out, and how CPG brands can adapt to shifting consumer preferences.

PepsiCo, Del Monte and Mars tap global street food for inspiration

Street food is driving the next wave of CPG innovation as brands like PepsiCo, Del Monte, Mars and Unilever turn globally inspired, spicy flavors into scalable packaged foods.

How BuzzBallz became Gen Z’s global RTD obsession

BuzzBallz has exploded in the RTD market, capturing Gen Z with bold flavours, iconic packaging and low prices. Here’s why the brand is fast becoming a cultural phenomenon.

Rye January reveals how little Brits know about what’s in their bread

New consumer research shows that most UK consumers eat bread every day without really knowing what’s in it.

The 3 nutrients quietly shaping mainstream snacks

Fiber, protein and whole grains are reshaping mainstream bakery and snacks as brands rethink reformulation, satiety and everyday indulgence.

Barry Callebaut appoints ex‑Unilever boss as new CEO

Barry Callebaut names former Unilever chief Hein Schumacher as new CEO after a turbulent year marked by falling volumes, rising revenues and transformation efforts, as outgoing leader Peter Feld steps aside.

US Dietary Guidelines sideline MyPlate in favor of inverted food pyramid

Freeze-dried candy craze grows – but not everyone’s winning

As freeze-dried candy sales climb, not every brand is winning. Get the story behind Mars’ and Ferrara’s launches and Sow Good’s high-stakes pivot.

The need for calm drives a green tea amino acid into the snack aisle

Sleep-seeking consumers are driving L-theanine into bakery and snacks, as brands turn to nootropics to deliver balance, focus, and gentler functional benefits.

World’s biggest bakery companies: who’s really got the proof in 2026

A data-led ranking of the global bakery leaders, market shares, growth outlooks and the players shaping a $700bn category.

Top 5 trends shaping healthy dairy snacking

Healthy dairy snacking is booming, driven by demand for high‑protein, gut‑friendly, clean‑label and sustainable products in convenient, on‑the‑go formats.

Finsbury Food Group launches cake ‘bento boxes’

Study finds dietary guidelines linked to forced labor risks in supply chain

A new Tufts and University of Nottingham study finds meat, dairy and produce drive most forced labor risk in US and global diet recommendations, raising concerns for food systems, supply chains and policy.