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By Amy North2021-03-01T12:59:00+00:00 Bakery is battening down the hatches as Boris and co prepare to wage war on products high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS). At the end of 2020, amid the chaos of Brexit and the continuing pandemic, the government launched an eight-week consultation on the potential ban of bulk buy promotions on HFSS goods as well as outlawing promotional locations such as store entrances, aisle ends and checkouts. What’s more, it’s also been seeking views regarding the restriction of online adverts for these products. Cakes, biscuits, morning goods, puddings and pizza are among those in the firing line should the restrictions come to pass. This leaves the baking industry with a dilemma – to reformulate or not? ....
Slash sugar, fat and calories and you’ll win with consumers: European bakery leaders weigh in European bakery businesses see the reduction of sugar, fat and calorie content as the leading drivers of growth next year. Pic: GettyImages/studartbur Sweet treats with a reduced sugar, fat and calorie content will be the top drivers of business growth going forward, aligned with the heightened consumer interest in their wellbeing, according to research by Tate & Lyle that includes exclusive commentary from Mintel. The global ingredients provider said recent research found 73% of European bakery manufacturers placed the reduction of sugar, fat and calories at the forefront of business growth next year. ....