snacking
Soreen study reveals biscuits, crisps and chocolate bars as firm favourites for children’s snacking
A study of children aged between 4 and 11, conducted by UK malt loaf snack company Soreen, has revealed that biscuits, crisps and chocolate bars remain the most popular snacking choices among youngsters.
Spiroflow responds to snack food category uplift
Spiroflow has reported an uplift in orders of its machinery for snack food processors in the UK and US, fuelled by changes in consumer eating habits.
New Mediterranean Umami Powder cuts salt in snacks
Salt of the Earth Ltd has developed a new, clean-label sodium-reduction ingredient designed as a 1:1 drop-in replacement for salt in snack applications.
Almonds set to drive snacking innovation in 2020
Almonds will continue to be a key ingredient driving innovation in snacking as the plant-based ‘revolution’, wholesome indulgence and natural, earthy flavours are set to be 2020’s top trends, according to Innova Market Insights.
Zertus appoints new head of UK & Ireland
Zertus has formed a UK and Ireland Snacking & Chocolate Market Unit, consisting of the Kinnerton, Humdinger Foods and Lir Chocolates brands to improve its offering to customers.
Pladis takes ‘swavoury’ snacking to the next level
Launch plans to drive further growth for the Flipz brand in the UK among consumers interested in savoury snacks with chocolate.
New lentil-based chips from Proper
ProperCorn has launched its new lentil chip range: ProperChips.
Bell Flavors & Fragrances presents latest range at Snackex
At this year’s Snackex, Bell Flavors & Fragrances EMEA will present its comprehensive portfolio of authentic, trend-inspired snacking concepts.
Food Agency helps consumers shift to natural snacking
A new food agency, Nature Shift, intends to bring snacking foods to market to help consumers make the shift to something more natural when looking for a treat.
Tayto Group partners with Bite UK
UK snack manufacturer, Tayto Group has joined forces with Yorkshire’s Bite UK in a new joint venture.
Unilever acquires snack brand, graze
The deal is the first to be secured by Unilever’s new chief executive Alan Jope since his appointment last month. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Serious Pig launches crowdfunding campaign
Snack brand Serious Pig has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise £350k to fund growth of the business over the next three years.
Round Up: Ingredients
Here is your weekly round-up of ingredients news.
Glanbia agrees to acquire SlimFast for $350 million
Global nutrition group Glanbia has announced that it is to acquire weight management brand SlimFast for $350 million.