Bakery and Snacks

Fox’s Burton’s Companies factory chief: “I was told being a woman would hold me back”

Fox’s Burton’s Companies factory manager Rebecca Phillips on women in manufacturing, leadership on the factory floor and the industry’s growing talent challenge.

Buffett bets on Kraft Heinz as shock split suspended

Kraft Heinz pauses its planned split as Berkshire Hathaway signals long‑term support. What’s next for the food giant as it invests $600m in innovation and pricing?

Bakery, snacks and cereals: The next cost shock may start in the Gulf

The Iran conflict could drive higher costs for bakery, snacks and cereal makers as energy prices, fertiliser markets and shipping through Hormuz face disruption.

UK obesity epidemic: The UPF scapegoat debate

British Pie Week meets Pi Day: The pies stealing the spotlight this March

British Pie Week and Pi Day are putting pies in the spotlight, from artisan bakery favourites to chicken launches and dessert pies trending in the US.

The Ozempic effect reaches the bread aisle: Bimbo redesigns bakery for GLP-1 users

Grupo Bimbo says GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic are changing how people eat, prompting new protein bakery products, smaller snack portions and simpler recipes.

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz: Which foods will get pricier?

Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz sends energy prices soaring and disrupts global food supply chains, impacting oils, grains, dairy, meat and packaging.

The story of the Paresi people: How modern agriculture brought a community back from the brink

Farming was more than food for the Paresi people, as it created a pathway for the tribe to transform their culture.

Amazon’s disruption of Walmart is a slow work in progress

Nearly a decade after surpassing Walmart in profitability, Amazon is still testing grocery formats while Walmart tightens its grip on US food retail.

National Snack Day: Inside the billion-dollar brands refusing to slow down

National Snack Day 2026: The snack brands generating $1bn+ in annual sales, including Oreo, Lay’s, Doritos, Reese’s and Uncrustables.

The snacks market right now: still huge, but structurally ‘slower’

PepsiCo, Campbell’s and Smucker announce plant closures as a slower snack market, 2% volume declines and GLP-1 drugs pressure demand.

Mondelēz’s meteoric rise: The strategy behind the superpower

A deep dive into Mondelēz International’s rapid rise to global confectionery dominance, exploring its strategic acquisitions, portfolio focus, sustainability initiatives, and what the future holds for brands like Cadbury, Oreo, Milka, and Toblerone.

RFK Jr targets food dyes, SNAP and UPFs in MAHA rally keynote

HHS Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr outlined food policy initiatives at MAHA, with emphasis on synthetic dyes, ultra-processed foods and federal meal programs.

5 innovations desperately needed for EUDR compliance

Europe prepares for EUDR enforcement in 2026. Discover five key innovations—policy, corporate, finance, civil society, and tech—that will shape deforestation‑free supply chains.

Why women-led food brands matter in 2026

Cocoa whiplash: How a record price spike turned into a demand slump

Cocoa prices have fallen nearly 70% since 2024 record highs, but demand weakness, reformulation and farmer pressure continue to reshape the global chocolate market.

Iran Conflict: What does this mean for global food sector?

The ongoing tensions in Iran could disrupt supply routes and drive volatility across key commodities

Food cravings on GLP-1s? What formulators need to know

GLP‑1 drugs are reshaping appetite, cravings and taste perception. Discover new research and what it means for food and drink formulation strategies.

Baking NPD: Protein muffins, pistachio nostalgia and cookie culture

A roundup of the latest baking NPD, from protein muffin mixes and pulse flours to pistachio cake, ready-to-bake cookie dough and pancake mixes.

How food retailers and suppliers are driving health and affordability

FMI webinar insights reveal the strategies behind product reformulation, nutrition guidance and retail health initiatives that support shoppers’ wellness and budgets.