Bakery manufacturers should consider the trend for upbeat colours that stimulate positive emotions and joy, as well as clean labels, says Maartje Hendrickx, Market Development Manager at EXBERRY, a GNT Group B.V. brand
With threats of a butter shortage as recent as 2017 and prices continuing to make butter an expensive ingredient for bakers, how can we maintain the richness and indulgence that consumers demand from baked goods in an increasingly cost-sensitive market?
Among the many challenges faced by the UK baking industry, an unhealthy image is one that manufacturers and bakeries must combat relentlessly, to enhance bakery’s appeal to today’s increasingly mindful consumers.
Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate has launched a range of coatings and fillings, including coconut oil sourced from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms.
From consumer psychology to the backstory behind seasonal favourites, three experts show how tapping into past and future trends can draw interest and boost a bakery’s business
Dawn Foods has improved and expanded its range of gluten-free ingredients to meet increased demand for free-from bakery.
Bakels has launched a new vegan cake mix available from today (1 March).
Eurostar Commodities has launched its first gluten-free flour.
EHL Ingredients has expanded its premises, investing £1 million in a new 8,000 sq ft site in Stockport.
Ingredients manufacturer Ulrick & Short has launched an egg replacer designed for vegan baking.
Pret A Manger has revealed details of the ingredient labelling scheme being introduced following the death of a teenage customer.
Ingredients manufacturer Macphie has unveiled a range of vegan-certified cake and muffin mixes on World Vegan Day (1 November).
Food ingredients manufacturer Macphie has introduced mallow into its range of sweet filling and finishing products.
Ingredients producer Edme has appointed Jordan Peck as lab technician following his completion of its apprenticeship scheme.
Ingredients manufacturer Ulrick & Short has released Synergie Legato, a new ingredient for gluten-free bakery products.
Scottish food ingredients manufacturer Macphie has announced the departure of managing director Andy Underwood.
Dawn Foods has launched a range of American Style Layer Cake Mixes, available in three flavours.
Caramel and chocolate have stolen a lot of thunder from fruit fillings and toppings in recent years – but interest in health and exotic flavours means fruit is as relevant as ever.
Rising wheat prices are heaping further pressure on UK bread margins.
Orchard Valley Foods has launched an all-natural range of marshmallows suitable for vegetarians.
As butter prices continue to rise, alternative fats suppliers are relishing the opportunity to prove their products can offer equal performance at lower costs
Healthgrain Forum, a group of cereal science and nutrition experts, has published new guidelines recommending when products can be labelled ‘wholegrain’.
Ingredients supplier Bakels is set to launch a live broadcast series of bakery demonstrations on its Facebook page.
Flavouring specialist Synergy has created a range of dairy solutions that can enhance mouthfeel and dairy notes in bakery products where butter may have been reduced.
Waitrose has launched a customer competition to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the organic food brand Duchy Originals.
French supplier Limagrain Céréales Ingrédients (LCI) has launched a range of functional, clean-label products under LCI's Touch brand.
Renshaw and Haydens owner Real Good Food has acquired a majority share in snack bar manufacturer Brighter Foods.
Bakery ingredients supplier Orkla Food Ingredients has purchased 85% of the shares in sales and distribution company, Orchard Valley Foods Limited.
Clean-label ingredients specialist Ulrick & Short has launched Avanté, a sugar replacement aimed at the bakery industry.
The National Association of British and Irish Flour Millers (nabim) has given new milling wheat KWS Zyatt full Group 1 recommendation.
As part of National Apprentice Week (6-10 March 2016), ingredients supplier Edme is reflecting on the success of its own trainees.
North Yorkshire ingredients manufacturer Pecan Deluxe Candy is to spend £3m on an ambitious European expansion programme.
Flavourings and ingredients developer TasteTech has opened a bakery laboratory at its Bristol HQ.
Ingredients supplier Edme has appointed a new sales manager with experience of the fast-growing gluten-free market.
Ingredients supplier Bakels has invested £1.5 million on a new line to produce a range of caramels aimed at the global market.
Britain’s biggest crisp brand Walkers has rolled out a new premium Mediterranean range that is cooked in 100% Spanish olive oil.
New research shows consumers will pay more for products made with ingredients they recognise, according to a new study.
Real Good Food is to ramp up activity targeting amateur bakers after identifying them as a growth market.
Glenbervie-based food ingredients manufacturer Macphie has released a report on what it predicts will be the flavour trends in bakery next year.
Key bakery ingredients have soared in price following the Brexit referendum as weak sterling hits the cost of imports.
Global ingredients supplier Tate & Lyle has seen a strong first half, boosting its expectations for its full-year results.
Chocolate giant Barry Callebaut Group said it bucked a difficult trading in Europe to grow sales of its products to food manufacturers.
Mondelēz brands Oreo, Ritz and Cadbury Dairy Milk have contributed to the multinational's organic sales increase of 1.1% in the third quarter.
Asda has recalled its six-pack of Tiger Sausage Rolls as they contain milk, which is not mentioned on the ingredients list.
Speciality ingredients supplier Cornelius is teaming up with New Holland Extraction to continue its development within Europe.
Innovation and quality were the focus at a recent Thinking Outside the Bap workshop held at Andrew Ingredients, Lisburn, suppliers of ingredients to the Irish baking and food industry.
Northern Ireland-based Linwoods Bakery is recalling its Multigrain Loaf due to an inconsistent emphasis of wheat ingredients and a soya ingredient, according to the Food Standards Agency.
Denmark-based firm Arla Foods Ingredients has developed a suite of protein and calcium snacking solutions for kids that offer a healthier alternative to chocolate bars and other popular children’s snacks.
David Smart, director at Greenhalgh’s Craft Bakery, appeared on ITV’s Good Morning Britain yesterday to encourage children to get involved in baking.
Food ingredients supplier Edme is reintroducing the ancient grain naked barley into Britain - the first commercial crop was recently harvested.
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