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Baking & Snacks – WORLD NEWS
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Cheez-It previews long-awaited gluten-free cracker launch, set to hit shelves in 2026
The introduction of gluten-free crackers is a strategic move that will further propel the brand’s market growth and broaden its consumer base.
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Snack cake sales slide to US$2.12 billion, making 6% decline amid consumer shifts: Circana
Unit sales also dipped, falling 8% year-over-year to US$724.9 million.
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Ferrero group to acquire WK Kellogg Co for US$3.1B
The acquisition gives Ferrero ownership of WK Kellogg Co’s extensive portfolio of iconic cereal brands
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Kraft Heinz moves to eliminate artificial colors from all products by 2027
Already, nearly 90 per cent of Kraft Heinz’s U.S. products are free of FD&C colors, by net sales
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Novonesis launches Optiva® LS Prime to help bakers cut sugar by up to 50%
According to Novonesis, Optiva® LS Prime works by converting starch into sugar during the baking process, allowing formulators and bakers to maintain the desired sweetness with significantly less added sugar