Bakery and Snacks

Pringles prices: Who’s paying through the tube?

The Pringles Index reveals global price gaps and explores how tax, pack sizes and promotions can inform snack producers’ overseas pricing decisions.

Once Upon A Farm recall raises wider questions about toddler snack safety

Once Upon a Farm’s Tractor Wheels recall raises questions about toddler snack safety, the company’s financial outlook and its wider children’s nutrition ambitions.

Food and beverage heading for a skills crisis

A lack of technical skills, an ageing workforce, and low awareness of job opportunities amongst young people is putting the food and beverage industry at risk of failing to fill the manufacturing roles of the future.

European cyber attacks: What F&B needs to do now

Food businesses face mounting cyber risks as hackers target vulnerable refrigeration and supply chain systems

Democrats face grocery affordability test as one-third of shoppers cut meals

New dunnhumby data finds 1 in 3 US shoppers skipped meals or reduced portions because of financial pressure, putting grocery affordability in focus for Democrats.

61% of business leaders say the food system isn’t ready for the next decade

Food security is under pressure, but industry leaders say investing in manufacturing, processing and packaging innovation could make food systems more resilient, affordable and sustainable.

Brexit checks headed for scrapheap but big questions remain

Can science keep up with chocolate’s ambitions?

Fermentation, cocoa alternatives and cultured cacao are giving bakery and snack makers new options for flavour, formulation and supply.

Are mystery flavours just a one-pack wonder?

From Pringles to Chips Ahoy!, snack brands turn secret flavours into guessing games. What keeps shoppers buying once the answer’s out?

The psychology of protein I: What is driving this megatrend?

The demand for protein is climbing worldwide, but what are the mental triggers driving this?

The psychology of protein II: Are consumers blinded to the negatives?

Protein is granting ‘permissible indulgence’ to consumers, and this could have long-lasting impacts

Rice crisis: Kellogg’s changes recipes of iconic cereals

Kellogg’s has reformulated Rice Krispies and Coco Pops in the UK as climate-related pressures affect rice quality and supply, highlighting how extreme weather is increasingly forcing food brands to adapt recipes and sourcing strategies.

PepsiCo withdraws widely sold Walkers snack over labelling error

SNAP food and drink restrictions expand, pressuring CPG sales

Four more states restrict SNAP purchases of select foods and beverages as early sales data points to declines and CPGs assess the impact on demand.

What can food brands learn from Doritos’ recipe rethink?

PepsiCo’s Doritos recipe rethink shows how food manufacturers can reduce salt and fat, protect taste and turn reformulation into a commercial opportunity.

How major F&B firms are applying healthy longevity in product innovation

Major F&B companies Nestle, Charoen Pokphand Foods and Calbee are innovating with healthy longevity in mind

Mondelēz sues British chocolate brand in Toblerone trademark dispute

Mondelēz subsidiary, Kraft Foods Schweiz Holding GmbH, has launched legal action against vegan chocolate maker Catherine’s Originals, alleging its O’bar infringes Toblerone’s iconic shape trademark. Catherine’s Originals denies the claims and vows to defend its position.

Vegan chocolate maker faces legal threat from Mondelēz

Pop-Tarts, Cheerios and Snickers pair up for new launches

Pop-Tarts, Cheerios and Snickers lead a roundup of brand partnerships spanning new flavours, resealable packaging, exclusive snacks and fashion.

The race to replace artificial colours intensifies

From Nestlé to Mars, major manufacturers are reformulating with natural colours. But can they match the performance of synthetic dyes?