Bakery and Snacks

Snack it like you mean it: Why every bite now sends a message

In 2025, what you snack on says as much about you as what you wear. Are brands ready for a world where snacks are personal statements, not just food?

Record Q1: Bimbo’s balancing act pays off

The Mexican bakery giant posted record Q1 sales by straddling a divided market - offsetting US softness with sharp growth in Latin America. From budget loaves to premium brioche, Bimbo is playing both ends to keep its global edge.

Food tech company achieves natural dye breakthrough with Ginkgo Bioworks’ help

VC-backed Israel food tech company Phytolon achieved a production milestone as part of its ongoing Ginkgo Bioworks partnership by increasing yields of its fermented colors threefold.

Industry hit by further calls to cut salt in obesity fight

Scientists push for cuts to salt levels in food as evidence uncovers increased obesity risk.

Olivia Colman stars in new Warburtons advert

Oscar winning actor Olivia Colman stars in a new TV advert for bakery firm Warburtons.

Labelled, fortified, but ‘not finished’: UK bakers react to new Bread & Flour rules

The UK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has issued long-awaited updates on the composition and marketing of flour and bread products, marking a significant step forward for consumer protection and transparency.

Price and NPD drive Mondelēz revenues up but volume and profit slide

Mondelez International reveals a good but not great financial report for Q1 2025

Speed and health combine to drive APAC’s convenience sector - in-depth analysis

Making green affordable: Tackling the true cost of sustainable food packaging

Sustainable packaging is no longer a niche idea but making it affordable at scale remains a massive challenge. How will the Rethinking Materials Summit 2025 help turn breakthrough innovations in biochemicals and biomaterials into real-world solutions?

Allergen-free foods: Why clear labeling is crucial to tapping into trend

Food and beverage manufacturers must know the difference between voluntary and mandatory allergen labeling to ensure consumers understand the risk of exposure.

Can dough rise in an AI-driven, dye-free world?

The American Bakers Association (ABA) is all-in on resilience, reform and the rise of AI. Bakers aren’t backing down; they’re baking smarter.

Bite into summer: The LTOs turning heads

Across categories from crackers to cookies, these limited edition launches show why urgency, nostalgia and innovation are a winning recipe.

Consumer spending trends dominating 2025

The cost-of-living crisis continues to strain household budgets, leading consumers to think carefully before spending. So where are consumers willing to spend?

Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire’s cocoa maps more accurate than global datasets, says new WCF report

New WCF report shows national cocoa maps from Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire are more accurate than global tools—helping chocolate companies meet EUDR traceability and deforestation compliance requirements.

Pretzel Day with a twist: Salty snack brands navigate slowdown and tariffs

Pretzel Day will be different for the bakery industry this year, with tariffs making even small brands like Uncle Jerry’s rethink its business strategy.

I snacked my way through Disney’s best bakeries: Here’s what I learned about culture and cookies

When most people head to Walt Disney World, they’re thinking roller coasters, princess parades and fireworks. I came for the snacks and ended up stumbling into one of the most thoughtfully crafted food ecosystems I’ve ever experienced

Self-heating burritos, lemonade-flavoured crisps and frozen PB&J: Redefining what a snack can be

Snacking is getting smarter, bolder and more unexpected by the day, with innovators pushing the boundaries of flavour, function and form. Which of these boundary-breaking bites will lead the next big snack innovation wave?

‘Snacking is the next frontier,’ Instant smoothie brand Kencko launches fiber-rich treats

Kencko expands in snacks with the release of crunchy fruit snaps, while the company closely watches consumer spending and ongoing global trade tensions to ensure its products are accessible to consumers.

AI-driven upskilling to transform our food system

The dye is cast: Industry reacts to FDA’s food colour ban

The Trump Administration’s crackdown on artificial colours has manufacturers split: some gearing up for reformulation; others pushing back hard. Will industry cooperation or confrontation shape the future of food colour?