Bakery and Snacks

East meets West: How AI and social commerce are reshaping the future of retail

NielsenIQ's Commerce Revolution report reveals how agentic AI is replacing traditional product discovery, with Morgan Stanley projecting AI-assisted shoppers could drive up to $385 billion in US e-commerce by 2030. Brands that fail to adapt risk becoming invisible.

Walmart leads but Costco and Dollar General are gaining ground with shoppers

Costco and Dollar General are outpacing Walmart in physical store traffic growth as value-focused retail formats gain ground, according to a new Placer.ai report on big-box retail in 2026.

Bake less, sell more: How bakers can capitalise on frozen bakery growth

From graduations to birthdays, discover how bakers are using frozen cakes, seasonal trends and social-media-ready treats to drive premium sales growth.

The Portuguese tartlet that’s conquering the world

London chain Santa Nata’s 10 millionth sale highlights the global rise of the pastel de nata, now booming across retail, foodservice and bakery markets.

Brewing loyalty: How coffee is powering bakery footfall

Coffee’s not just a pick-me-up anymore. It’s helping bakeries pull ahead in a slowing market.

What artisan bakers can learn from the fashion, fragrance and scarcity culture

Today’s smartest bakeries are borrowing the tactics of fashion, fragrance and hype culture to turn pastries into objects of aspiration, status and emotional escape.

4 forces forging the future of sweets and snacks

From high-protein candy and clean-label snacks to edible glitter and viral texture combinations, consumers are redefining what they want from sweets and snacks.

Unilever McCormick deal under pressure as backlash builds

Unilever’s proposed $40bn Foods merger with McCormick faces investor, analyst and employee scepticism, raising questions over valuation, strategy and industry consolidation.

Where brands should focus their AI strategy now

AI’s biggest opportunity in food isn’t inspiration – it’s helping consumers navigate cost, time and cognitive overload to make faster, more confident decisions, according to a recent Hartman Group white paper.

The F&B jobs AI is targeting, but is it really that dire?

AI is moving from hype to reality across food and drink, cutting R&D timelines, automating factory roles and putting pressure on jobs from the lab to the shop floor.

Has the ‘better-for-you’ boom gone too far in kids’ snacks?

Parents are becoming more sceptical of ‘better-for-you’ kids’ snacks as wellness claims, ultra-processed concerns and ingredient scrutiny reshape the category.

Nutella, Lindt, Häagen-Dazs and McVitie’s: The brands going nuts in 2026

From Dubai chocolate and pistachio ice cream to peanut butter chilli crisp, discover the nut trends, flavours and snack launches reshaping bakery and confectionery in 2026.

Hershey’s profit surge masks deeper struggles

Hershey’s 93% Q1 profit surge signals early recovery, but growth remains price-led with declining volumes, while margin gains depend on cocoa costs and a shift towards disciplined pricing, innovation and snacking expansion.

Inside the science of making healthier food consumers will actually buy with ADM

ADM explains why cutting sugar, sodium and artificial ingredients now requires a holistic reformulation strategy that preserves taste, texture and cost.

Processed foods aren’t going away, but they are evolving

Consumers aren’t abandoning processed foods – they’re reevaluating how they fit into meals, creating new opportunities for brands to reposition products alongside more nutritious choices.

5 CPG brands fueling the regenerative agriculture surge

The regenerative agriculture market reached $11.3B in 2025. Discover how CPG brands like Simple Mills, Tractor and Simpli are driving sustainable food trends.

The big brands chasing the experience economy

From PepsiCo’s Lay’s restaurant to Nutella cafés and Taco Bell Cantinas, food and drink brands are using immersive experiences to drive fandom, loyalty and social buzz.

7 ways GLP-1s are driving the freeze-dried snack frenzy

GLP-1 diets, TikTok crunch culture and clean-label demand are fuelling a global freeze-dried snack boom. Here are the 7 biggest trends reshaping the category.

Alfalfa-based egg white alternative inches closer to market

Fudi Protein is scaling its alfalfa-based Rubisco ingredient for egg white replacement applications in protein beverages, bakery and sports nutrition, with a spring 2027 manufacturing launch targeted.

Are some ultra-processed foods good for you?

New research argues that not all ultra-processed foods are harmful and recommends a modified FDA "healthy" criteria to exempt beneficial UPFs from public policy restrictions targeting junk food.

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