Fedima Unveils Manifesto for EU Policymakers to Support the Future of Europe’s Bakery Ingredients Sector

February 10, 2025 Fedima

To support Europe’s bakery, confectionery and patisserie sector and the entire bread and pastry value chain, Fedima has identified seven key policy priorities, reflecting the industry’s most pressing needs.

Waitrose Expands In-Store Bakery and Patisserie Range with 30 New Products

The supermarket chain’s latest range features innovative flavors and unique items designed to cater to evolving consumer tastes.

The Latest Wellness Revolution: Plant-Based Snacks With Functional Ingredients

March 13, 2024 Puratos Taste Tomorrow

Striking the delicate balance between health and indulgence is crucial for food producers, as taste ranks among the top factors influencing consumers’ choices when purchasing bread, pastries, cakes, patisserie, and chocolate. New snacks have to satisfy sweet cravings but also contribute to overall well-being.

Heat Meets Sweet: Explore the Swicy Flavor Trend in Patisserie and Chocolate

September 21, 2023 Puratos Taste Tomorrow

A sweet chocolate bar with fiery chili or a fruity peach pie with surprising heat from jalapeno. Swicy is literally the hottest flavor trend in patisserie and chocolate right now. Although the flavor combinations might be surprising, the trend itself isn’t as 65% of consumers worldwide now want to try combinations of tastes which are unusual at first. Swicy perfectly hits that spot. 

From Donuts to Cakes: the Fermentation Trend Sweeps the Patisserie Industry

August 30, 2023 Puratos

The fermentation food trend is massive. With foods such as kimchi, kefir, sauerkraut, kombucha and of course sourdough, we see the most fermentation in the savory foods and drinks categories. But the trend hasn’t reached its peak yet.