Author: mmoao

Popular across the Middle East, South and Southeast Asia and Southern Europe, buffalo yogurt is more of a novelty food in the US and Western Europe, where untapped commercial opportunities are abundant. With a dense, creamy texture similar to that of Greek yogurt, buffalo yogurt has a distinct flavor profile…

Labor is the conundrum facing the baking industry that refuses to go away. And just like egg replacement or sugar reduction, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. Every bakery is different, and every labor force is different based on geography and background, so each bakery must find the right system of strategies…

In February 2024, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced​​ grease-proofing materials containing per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS), or forever chemicals, would no longer be used in new food packaging such as microwave popcorn bags, fast-food wrappers and takeout boxes sold to US consumers. In a nod to progressing food…

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. – A range of regulatory actions, many by the Department of Labor (DOL), demand baking industry attention, said Rasma Zvaners, vice president of government relations for the American Bakers Association. Zvaners offered bakers a rapid-fire regulatory/legislative update April 15 during the ABA annual meeting at the Westin Kierland…

The plant-based dairy market continues to grow. Globally, plant-based dairy – made up of milk, yoghurt, cheese, ice cream and creamer alternatives – is expected to skyrocket​ in the coming years, from $27bn (€24.8bn) in 2023 to $43.6bn by 2028. Growing to a lesser degree, however, is the range of…

KANSAS CITY — There were moments during the 2024 annual meeting of the American Bakers Association when it seemed as though the industry was operating in alternate universes. In one, at the well-attended meeting in sunny Scottsdale, Ariz., ABA’s leaders spoke forcefully about how the group will achieve a new…

The high-protein food trend has become hugely popular with consumers, in recent years, leading to the launch of a whole host of high-protein products. From high-protein yoghurts to high-protein shakes, food and beverage manufacturers have fully embraced the high-protein trend. “Protein is a major focus for consumers,” said a spokesperson…

The world of advertising is changing. This presents a range of challenges, as well as a range of opportunities, for food companies. While the changing legislative landscape can restrict what food companies can advertise, their abundance of first-hand consumer data also gives them a key advantage in a digital advertising…

WASHINGTON — At a Celebration of Modern Agriculture at the National Mall in Washington, representatives of leading wheat and wheat foods groups gathered. From left, Bill Dumais, American Bakers Association; Jane DeMarchi, North American Millers’ Association; Chandler Goule, National Association of Wheat Growers; Jake Westin, NAWG; and Catherine Miller, US…