Bakery

Top confectionery trends for 2026

Top confectionery trends for 2026

By Donna Eastlake

Top trends driving innovation in confectionery include personalisation, premiumisation, and ultra-limited editions

EU biscuits face acrylamide reckoning

EU biscuits face acrylamide reckoning

By Gill Hyslop

A new study shows more than a quarter of biscuits on sale blow past EU safety benchmarks for acrylamide – a probable carcinogen that’s testing regulators’ patience and shaking consumer trust

Unilever appoints new CFO

Unilever appoints new CFO

By Donna Eastlake

Unilever has named Srinivas Phatak as its new CFO, following a global search

Kraft Heinz split: What happens now?

Kraft Heinz split: What happens now?

By Donna Eastlake

Kraft Heinz is officially splitting into two companies. What does this mean for its iconic brands, shareholders, and the future of the food industry?