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NewsReport calls on food industry and government to help close the UK fibre gap
A new report from the British Nutrition Foundation highlights that taste preferences, cost concerns, and lack of knowledge are the biggest consumer barriers to increasing fibre intakes
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Product NewsBakery ingredient innovations target nutrition, texture, indulgence, and more
New ingredients rolled out for UK bakers include those that enhance gut-healthy fibre content, gluten-free structure, and sodium reduction along with others elevating indulgence
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NewsBakeries and cafés shutter shops due to extreme temperatures
A raft of independent high street business has taken decisive action in response to a record-breaking heatwave scorching the nation this week
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NewsGovernment ‘significant underestimates’ cost and impact of NPM reform
New research from Oxford Economics found that the average one-off costs of the policy to manufacturers could be as much as 50x more than the government’s estimates
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NewsNew screening tool helps speed up and enhance gut-healthy bakery innovation
The Synbiotic Potential Score tool helps NPD teams identify which combinations of probiotics and prebiotic fibres work most effectively together
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NewsOle & Steen to pay £34k for ‘serious hygiene failings’ at London site
Danish bakery was fined after a council investigation found ‘significant mouse activity’ throughout food preparation and storage areas at its Haymarket site
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NewsSainsbury’s updates own-label bakery packaging with high in fibre claims
Loaves, rolls, baguettes, flatbreads, and wraps are among hundreds of own-label products at Sainsbury’s receiving new labelling to help customers boost their fibre intake
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Product NewsTesco Finest bakery range reset: inside the changes
Twenty-two new products have been rolled out including Chocolate Sourdough Crumpets and Tiger Bloomers while the retailer has sought to reduce or remove additives from other bakery items
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NewsFDF calls for pause on Nutrient Profiling Model to protect healthy NPD investments
Upcoming changes to the government’s Nutrient Profiling Model are jeopardising the positive progress made from healthier product development, the Food and Drink Federation has warned
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InterviewMy Bakery Job: Ken Potts, chief science officer, Modern Baker
“Nutrition science only matters if it can be incorporated into products that taste good, work commercially, and make sense to the consumer,” says Potts, who developed the recipe for Modern Baker’s Superloaf
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NewsNatasha’s Foundation launches £10m food allergy research fund
The five-year investment represents the largest fund for food allergy research in the UK and is aimed at uniting scientific minds to develop preventative solutions
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NewsMaking wholegrain bread cheaper than white could improve health, says BNF
A new report by the British Nutrition Foundation urges supermarkets to commit to a structural shift in pricing to make healthier food easier to access
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Product NewsSuppliers roll out bakery ingredients to help enhance nutrition and margins
New ingredients helping save costs, reduce sugar, boost fibre content, and enhance the flavour and texture of baked goods have been rolled out by suppliers
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OpinionWhat to expect as food safety inspections move under national oversight
Businesses with gaps in compliance are more likely to be identified quickly warns Virtual College’s Katherine Pavling, whilst highlighting new proposals like mandatory hygiene rating displays
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NewsCampaign group calls for tougher salt reduction targets after sandwich survey
Out-of-home sandwiches are generally saltier than those sold in supermarkets with some loaded with high levels of hidden salt, new research has found
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Product NewsSt Pierre Groupe unveils ‘cleaner’ recipes for Baker Street buns
St Pierre Groupe-owned brand has removed the emulsifiers, acidity regulator and flour treatment agent from four recipes resulting in a ‘much shorter and simpler ingredients list’
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NewsMorrisons to pay £750k over serious hygiene failures in bakery at Welsh store
An inspection of the Cwmbran site by Torfaen council environment health officers in August 2024 found poor cleanliness, unclean equipment, inadequate staff supervision, and food safety management failures
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NewsFunding launched to help Scottish manufacturers make healthier food
FDF Scotland has launched a new round of funding to support food & drink manufacturers ahead of the HFSS regulations coming into force in the country later in the year
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Product NewsNexture unveils new bakery ingredients as part of GLP-1 portfolio
With GLP-1 usage changing consumer preferences, new ingredients have been launched to assist the development of nutrient dense and sensorially appealing baked goods
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NewsRodent contamination risk forces Saffron Pastries to recall 25 sweet bakery treats
Bradford-based manufacturer recalls branded biscuits and cake slices due to “physical contamination from pest activity”, the second such notice in the space of three days