Flour, power & politics: ABA’s bipartisan play in a polarised America
Bakers eager to understand the shifting political landscape in the US will get exclusive insights at the American Bakers Association’s upcom...
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20 of 161 episodesHow the EU elections are expected to impact snack producers
We catch up with Sebastian Emig, director general of the European Snacks Association (ESA) to find out why he is excited about the upcoming...
How PepsiCo is sequestering the water from its potato chips to combat the water crisis, and other interesting innovations
More than two billion people lack access to safe drinking water services around the world, which is why good corporate water stewardship is...
American Bakers Association’s 2024 Convention: Unveiling innovation, advocacy and community service in Scottsdale
The ABA’s 2024 Convention in Scottsdale, Arizona, is set to kick off tomorrow, promising an array of activities, workshops and networking op...
US patchwork of additive bans: Will food manufacturers be forced to come up with a different formulation for different states?
Unsurprisingly, the current state of play in the US is causing deep concern in the food industry: especially for those producers that sell p...
From exploiting the SuperBowl to fighting malnutrition in Guatamala and scaling up Black smallholder farmers in South Africa: PepsiCo’s global head of Social Impact talks trends in the social impact space
It’s bizarre to think that like fashion or food, there are emerging trends in the social impact and philanthropy spaces, but as C.D. Glin, g...
What impact will the EU Deforestation Regulation have on the baking industry?
While honorable, the EU Deforestation Regulation – specifically its fast-approaching 2024 deadline – is viewed, by some, as impractical. But...
Are you ready to dive into Japan? Ichigo is on a mission to deliver a little piece of culture through snacks
‘Ichigo ichiya’ is a Buddhist saying that describes a cultural concept of treasuring the unrepeatable nature of a moment. In other words, ch...
Cost of reformulation giving you pause? FDF Scotland invites producers to apply for funding from Reformul8 Challenge Fund 4
Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland has launched the next round of its Reformul8 Challenge Fund (RCF4), calling on Scottish producers t...
PODCAST: Despite the recent onslaught of challenges, ‘the US baking industry is in better shape than it was five years ago’
With his ‘glass half full’ mentality, Eric Dell plans to use his years of experience on Capitol Hill to open the opportunities that working...
PODCAST: Three industry titans launch ‘revolutionary’ $312m growth equity fund to scale up radical better-for-you startups
The founders of RXBar and Orgain have teamed up with the well-known ‘VitaminWater lawyer’ to launch Humble Growth, a founder-led growth equi...
‘Africa is a focal point for composite flour research’: 3D-printed crackers from African-grown peas and quinoa nabs Mühlenchemie’s Flour Innovation Award
There are some really exciting developments happening in the composite flour space - particularly coming out of South Africa, Ethiopia and P...
Don’t get caught in the greenwashing trap
Despite high inflation, the majority of consumers are happy to pay more for products with a sustainable backstory. So there’s money to be ma...
Last day to apply for the Healthier Bakery Fund
In partnership with Food Standards Scotland (FSS), Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland has developed the Healthier Bakery Fund, which p...
‘Very few, if any, of our members will be impacted by the HFSS regulations’: Craft Bakers Association
Soaring energy and ingredient prices, the cost of living crisis, labour shortages and the UK Government’s HFSS regulations - the craft baker...
Alasdair Smith bows out as CEO of Scottish Bakers: Lesson learned during his 5-year tenure LISTEN
After five years in the hot seat, Alasdair Smith has gained unique insight into what he considers ‘an incredibly noble and proud trade and o...
General Mills, Cargill, DSM, et al double down efforts to address the challenges facing Africa
Partners in Food Solutions (PFS) coordinates the support of seven major industry leaders – General Mills, Cargill, DSM, Ardent Mills, Bühler...
‘Every day should be Earth Day’: Quinn’s mission to clean up the global food system from the ground up
Kristy Lewis founded Quinn with a mission to challenge the status quo within our food system. Since founding in 2010, Quinn has built a repu...
Challenging the snacking status quo: PeaTos ramps up the full-bodied snack experience without the ‘junk’
Since kick-off in 2019, PeaTos has experienced explosive growth and received widespread acclaim thanks to its innovative approach to snacks...
PODCAST ‘The seal of approval that pushes baking boundaries’: Countdown for the search for Britain’s Best Loaf 2023
Kudos, glory and multiple business benefits are again up for grabs in British Baker’s search for this year's loaf that will stand out above...