Bakery and Snacks

Grupo Bimbo: The bread giant that isn’t afraid of the store brand

Grupo Bimbo posted strong Q2 2026 results and gained US market share for the first time since 2020, but private label still leads parts of its bread business.

Zbar, Oreo, Silk and Hobnobs give vanilla its moment

A round-up of 2026's biggest vanilla launches, from Zbar's Toy Story bars to Oreo Golden and Silk's protein range, with prices and where to buy.

‘Facts aren’t enough’: IFT warns of growing food misinformation crisis

New insights from IFT show trust and messenger credibility are key to combating food misinformation in today’s social media landscape.

Kellogg’s new cartoon snack bars raise a bigger question: What really counts as healthy?

Fire service reveals what caused Warburtons Burnley blaze

Higgidy CEO exits

Inside the UAE’s push towards a healthier food system

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) National Strategy for Healthy Nutrition 2031 has grand plans to revamp health and nutrition in the country — but lofty challenges lie ahead

Will the beef tallow trend come to Europe?

Will beef tallow become Europe’s next food trend or remain a niche product?

Lindt accused of misleading consumers on child labour

Lindt & Sprüngli faces a US lawsuit alleging it misled consumers about human rights commitments and child labour risks in its cocoa supply chain.

Upcycling enters new phase as startups unlock premium ingredients from food sidestreams

Startups at IFT FIRST showcased advances in food upcycling, using extraction, refining and on-site processing to transform agricultural sidestreams into premium ingredients.

Mars bets on Summerween as Halloween becomes a season

As Summerween goes mainstream, Mars is ramping up production months earlier and balancing nostalgic favorites with sensory-driven candy innovations to capture a longer Halloween selling season.

McCormick reveals big plans and exec team for Unilever Foods merger

Health halos mask sugar content: Children’s cereal claims face scrutiny

A Canadian study reveals children's cereal packaging still relies heavily on health claims despite high sugar levels, as the UK and other markets tighten restrictions on HFSS marketing.

5 functional snack trends for an ageing world

As populations age, healthy ageing is emerging as a major opportunity for bakery and snack manufacturers, with cognitive health, familiar ingredients and preventative nutrition driving innovation.

Unilever-McCormick merger: Anti-trust consultation begins

The merger between Unilever and McCormick has already generated its fair share of controversy. Now, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened up a consultation on the deal.

CEO shuffle at Syngenta nets ADM a new executive

ADM named Jeff Rowe, formerly CEO of agriculture company Syngenta Group, to serve in its newly-created role of executive vice president and chief operating officer.

Oreo goes beyond biscuits with major snacking push

Mondelēz is expanding Oreo with mini snack bags, new flavours and sharing formats as it looks to grow the brand's presence in the snacking market.

From Three Square Meals to the Snack Universe

Consumers are moving beyond the traditional three-meal day, with data revealing a rise in spontaneous snacking, meal replacement and demand for functional foods, creating new opportunities for brands and retailers to rethink innovation and merchandising strategies.

Cortisol: The viral trend that’s rewriting shopping lists

5 lessons from the start-up that’s seen an 85% spend uptick from GLP-1 users