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The Chocolate Squeeze: How Soaring Cocoa Prices Are Reshaping the Confection and Baking Industries
Over the past year, the global chocolate industry has found itself in uncharted territory. Raw cocoa prices have skyrocketed to record highs, driven by a perfect storm of weather disruptions, disease in West Africa’s cocoa crop, and longstanding structural challenges in global supply chains. For confectioners and bakers alike, the…
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How to Formulate a High-Protein Cereal That Tastes Great and Holds Up in Milk (or Yogurt)
The cereal aisle is undergoing a transformation. Consumers are looking for more than nostalgia in a box — they want function, especially high protein and low sugar. But developing a cereal that checks all those boxes and holds up in milk or yogurt? That takes smart formulation. Whether you’re building…
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Tips for How to Create a Meal Replacement Bar That Actually Satisfies You
With the rise of on-the-go eating, meal replacement bars have become a staple for busy professionals, athletes, and health-conscious consumers alike. But let’s be honest — not all bars are created equal. Many are glorified candy bars in disguise, while others leave you hungry an hour later. So, how do…
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World Wide Gourmet Foods Switches to Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Tubs
SUSTAINABILITY UPDATE At World Wide Gourmet Foods, we’re committed to not only making great products but also making choices that protect the world we all share. That’s why we’re transitioning the plastic tubs used for our graham products to 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) material — and we want to share…
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How to Use Packaging Copy to Build Trust Around Processed Ingredients in Baked Goods & Confections
In today’s health-conscious market, shoppers are flipping packages, scanning ingredient lists, and asking questions. Words like “processed” or “emulsifiers” can spark skepticism—especially when they appear in products marketed as clean, natural, or better-for-you. But the truth is, not all processed ingredients are bad. Many are essential to delivering shelf stability,…
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How to Tailor Packaged Baked Goods & Confections for the GLP-1 Boom
As the popularity of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy continues to soar, food brands are beginning to rethink their approach to product formulation, packaging, and marketing. GLP-1 users are reshaping eating habits, purchasing behavior, and nutritional priorities—creating a new demand for portion-controlled, protein-rich, and satisfying snacks that align with…
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