New research reveals that apple pomace, the solid byproduct of juice and cider pressing, may support metabolic health in two powerful ways: inhibiting glucose absorption and stimulating GLP-1 secretion, the same appetite-regulating hormone targeted by weight-loss drugs like Ozempic. Far from being waste, pomace could be a functional ingredient delivering real, cumulative health benefits through everyday foods.

The science of baking has never been more exciting. Spring 2026 explores the research reshaping nutrition, ingredients and technology across the baking industry.

Food fortification is evolving beyond public health into personalised nutrition, driven by consumer demand, GLP-1 medication trends and functional food innovation.

Nexture's Generate programme has opened its 2026 startup call, targeting enzyme innovation, palm alternatives and next-generation gluten technology — with direct implications for industrial bakery formulation roadmaps.

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.

Global consumers feel they're living through ongoing uncertainty, influencing daily choices and long-term plans. FMCG Gurus' latest research identifies ten trends defining 2026, with the first five outlined here.

Spanish producer De Bellota wins Fedima's inaugural €20,000 Sustainability Grant for acorn-based bakery ingredients with low carbon footprint and rural impact.

Ingredient transparency and nutrition have become paramount for many health-conscious consumers, particularly within the plant-based food and beverage industry. Declan Rooney, business development director at ClonBio Foods, outlines barley's potential as an ingredient poised to meet growing demand for healthy protein and fibre in bakery and snacking applications.