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Tag: nutrition
UK: Research for healthier white bread
Scientists are working on developing a new type of bread that has wholemeal health benefits while looking and tasting like white bread. The researchers plan to add small amounts of peas, beans and cereals to the bread mix, as well as bran and wheat germ that are normally removed from white flour.
Croatian bakery Boogie Lab expands to North America
Croatian craft bakery Boogie Lab is launching Boogie Lab USA and Boogie Bakery, the company’s first US-based micro bakery opening in spring 2024. Specialties sold will include sourdough-based breads, pastries and sandwiches. Distribution is set to begin in April.
In spotlight: Pauline Kariuki, The Women’s Bakery
Pauline Kariuki, Director of Operations, shares her story of working in the industry in Africa’s growing market and her journey together with The Women’s Bakery, a project that brings breads to communities in East Africa and supports women to gain specialty training, a stable income and proper nutrition.
bbi-2023-06-A woman on a mission to help create access to opportunities for other women
The Women’s Bakery brings breads to communities in East Africa and supports women to gain specialty training, a stable income
Healthy indulgence drives snacking trends in 2023
Bakery products are popular among consumers for snacking, with 63% of global consumers turning to biscuits and cookies as their preferred type of snack. This is due to biscuits and cookies often being associated with more real, authentic and nutritional ingredients, which in some cases, can contribute to an overall healthy diet.
Lotus Bakeries invests in nutrition bar maker
FF2032, the corporate venture fund behind Lotus Bakeries, announced an investment in IQBAR, a Boston-based food business focusing on better-for-you products founded in 2017. IQBAR’s primary product line is a range of plant-based nutrition bars that support brain function.
DSM and Firmenich to merge
DSM and Firmenich announced they agreed to merge. The partnership, to be called DSM-Firmenich, will work on innovation in nutrition, well-being and beauty.
DSM launches new Food & Beverage business group
Royal DSM revealed its new integrated Food & Beverage unit, bringing together three areas of DSM’s nutrition business – Food Specialties, Hydrocolloids and part of its Nutritional Products group. The move follows emerging customer and market needs, DSM announced.
FDA: gum acacia classifies as dietary fiber
The U.S. FDA announced its intention to propose that gum acacia be included as part of the FDA’s definition of dietary fiber, in response to a citizen petition.
Wageningen University announces consortium to research personalized 3D food printing
Wageningen University & Research started a consortium called ‘Imagine’ together with GEA Group, SOLIPHARMA B.V., Tate & Lyle, General Mills, Ministerie van Defensie and TNO to develop a flexible food production system using digital processes such as 3D printing.
Functional ingredients garner interest
Consumers increasingly favor better-for-you products, and their additional spare time at home has changed the way they handle eating occasions. These changes are reflected in developments in the bakery industry post-COVID-19.
