Ingredients
New products
Warburtons Launches High-Fibre Range as Survey Reveals UK Knowledge Gap
Warburtons has launched its Fibre Fix range following research showing 44% of UK adults don't know recommended daily fibre intake. The new 500g loaf and four-pack rolls deliver up to 8.1g fibre per 100g through seed and grain blends.
Research
Engineering Bacteria to Produce a Naturally Rare Sugar
Tufts University researchers have engineered bacteria to produce tagatose, a naturally rare sugar that is 92% as sweet as table sugar but contains 60% fewer calories. The biosynthetic method achieves 95% yield efficiency, significantly exceeding conventional manufacturing processes.
Exclusives
Tritordeum Sourdough: A Comprehensive Evidence-Based Review of Fermentation, Nutrition and Functional Performance
Tritordeum sourdough combines traditional fermentation with enhanced nutrition. This novel cereal delivers improved protein digestibility, increased antioxidants, better mineral bioavailability and supports gut health through SCFA production, offering a sustainable, clean-label breadmaking solution.
Exclusives
KETO IN BAKERY: Scaling Low-Carb Innovation for Industrial Production in a Changing Food Landscape
Discover how the ketogenic diet is revolutionising industrial bakery production. Fatma Boukid explores the technical challenges of scaling keto baked goods from artisanal to mass production, including innovative ingredient substitutions, formulation strategies and process re-engineering. Learn about replacing traditional flour and sugar with nut flours and non-nutritive sweeteners, managing dough rheology, extending shelf life and navigating complex regulatory landscapes across global markets.
Health
Flour Fortification Mandate Demands Industry Response on Consumer Education
ACI Group urges food manufacturers to educate consumers about mandatory folic acid fortification in flour before December's deadline, as Government data shows significant folate deficiency across multiple demographics despite the nutrient's proven health benefits.
Plant-based
Canterbury Alfalfa Protein Enters Commercial Bakery Trials
Leaft Foods has commenced commercial production of Leaf Rubisco Protein from Canterbury alfalfa, partnering with Foodstuffs South Island to trial the non-allergenic ingredient as an egg protein replacement in commercial bakery products including cakes and muffins.
New products
How Millbio's New Concentrate Addresses Shifting Consumer Behaviour
The bread aisle is evolving. As consumers reassess their relationship with staple foods, manufacturers face a pressing question: how do you remain relevant when 13% of your customer base has stopped buying your core product altogether?



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