March 2021 - The Latest Bread News

Investing in the Future of Food: RCV Frontline sees potential for startups to fill innovation demand post-pandemic

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A new early-stage venture capital fund sees significant upside for financing food and beverage startups that may be too small for many other VC investors, but which in a few years could help meet âpent up demandâ for innovation from large CPG players that paused R&D during the pandemic. ...

PepsiCo creates $40m scholarship to uplift Black and Hispanic American college students

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According to the snack giant, the scholarship and professional mentoring programme is a cornerstone initiative to the more than $570m commitment it has made to Black and Hispanic communities. ...

Puratos launches incubator to empower bakery start-ups

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The incubator is designed to assist the development of products, services and ingredients in the bakery, patisserie and chocolate sectors ...

Revamp and new hires for cake ingredient suppliers

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Senior appointments and a new group holding company name have been unveiled for The Cake Decorating Company and Cake Craft Group, while Orchard Valley Foods Group rebrands ...

America’s most favoured sipping/snack combos revealed

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Coca Cola has released the results of a new consumer study to find out what appeals to American adults when they are at their âhangriestâ. ...

Bridor unveils protein-rich bread made from pulses

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The French bakery manufacturer is rolling out protein-rich baguettes called Legumi which feature lentils, beans and dried peas among their ingredients ...

Sourdough Hot Cross Buns with Kamut Wheat

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These fragrant, sweet, and tangy hot cross buns are made with 50% whole grain Kamut and sourdough leavening. They're soft and delicious, with spices and dried fruit inside, and an orange icing on top. ...

Birds Bakery raised more than £50k for charity in 2020

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The East Midlands-based business raised money for charities including WellChild and The Children’s Trust, with new charities being supported this year ...

Délifrance on track to reach sustainable packaging goal by 2025

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The bakery supplier said it is well on its way to reach its target to reduce, recycle and reuse all its packaging â using 100% recyclable materials â by the end of 2025. ...

pladis report reveals Britons’ love for biscuits as category nears £3bn in sales

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2020 was a bumper year for biscuits â posting the strongest growth in more than five years â as lockdown saw shoppers add an extra packet of the biscuit aisleâs bestsellers to their trolleys. ...

Quantum Energy Squares raises $2.5m funding to become leader in energy bar category

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Plant-based energy bar brand Quantum Energy Squares has closed $2.5m in funding to ramp up brand awareness, and has brought on Major League Soccer (MLS) All-Star, US Soccer Male Athlete of the Year, and MLS Cup MVP, Jozy Altidore as an investor. ...

Higgidy eyes bigger slice of food-to-go with savoury NPD

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The brand has expanded its range with a three-strong line-up of savoury slices with flavours including Chicken, Bacon & Mushroom and Mature Cheddar & Onion ...