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Ingredients

European study highlights regenerative agriculture’s crop resilience benefits during drought

New European research from Soil Capital suggests that regenerative farming practices can help protect crop production during drought.

New products

Branded muffins, real numbers: Nestlé Professional bets on recognition in out-of-home bakery

Nestlé Professional has launched a branded muffin range with Cherrytree Bakery, tapping into data showing UK consumers are more likely to buy sweet bakery they recognise.

Exclusives

Bialystoker Kuchen: The forgotten roll that deserves a place on our radar  

The Bialystoker Kuchen is a Polish roll with a documented production history, a straightforward baking process and no boiling step, making it technically simpler than the bagel it is often compared to. This overview covers dough formulation, shelf life challenges and commercial potential for industrial bakers considering the speciality roll segment.

Research

Apple pomace and the GLP-1 connection: what the latest research means for food-based metabolic health

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.

New products

Delice de France's Spring refresh, served with nostalgia

A fresh spring range that blends café culture with nostalgic comfort, bringing together familiar favourites, simple choices and feel good moments inspired by everyday food memories.

Research

Low asparagine wheat produced using CRISPR offers a solution to the acrylamide problem in wheat products, but when will bakers be able to use it?

CRISPR-edited low-asparagine wheat could drastically cut acrylamide in baked goods, but regulatory uncertainty and slow adoption mean bakers must wait before benefiting from safer grains.

Health

Fortification: A cornerstone of public health, food product innovation and regulatory challenges

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

Ingredients

Dairy in the dough: What shifting home baking habits mean for industrial producers

Home baking fell 7% in 2025, but dairy remains in over 60% of occasions. Here is what that means for industrial producers and retail positioning.

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