Research
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.


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