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Biscuits Market - Forecast (2022 - 2027)

The Biscuits Market size is estimated to reach $129.1 billion by 2025 with a estimated CAGR of 4.9% during the forecast period 2020-2025. Biscuits are made of flour, sugar or salt, butter or vegetable shortening, and baking powder as a leavening agent. They are baked food item that is flour-based and used as a snack. These food products are available in different flavours, types, tastes, and textures. Biscuits are generally sweet in taste made from sugar or honey and some of their types are savoury or salty in taste. Biscuits are one of the most famous and preferred packaged snacks around the globe. They can be mixed along with a variety of ingredients, which include, nuts, chocolate flavour, Choco chips, sandwich fillings, which include cream-based fillings of fruit, chocolate, and jam fillings. 

Biscuits Market Report Coverage

The report: “Biscuits Market Forecast (2020-2025)”, by Industry ARC, covers an in-depth analysis of the following segments of the Biscuits Market. 

By Type: Crackers and Savory, Sweet Biscuits

By Packaging: Pouches/Packets, Jars, Boxes and Others

By Distribution Channel: Convenience Stores, Independent Bakery, Online Retail, Supermarket/ Hypermarket and Others

By Geography: North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, and Rest of the World.

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Key Takeaways

Geographically, Asia Pacific holds the largest share in the global Biscuits market in 2019, owing to the increasing consumer demand in the region.

Increasing disposable income of consumers and changing living standards of the middle-class population across the globe is set to boost the global biscuits market growth positively.

Competition is very high in the market with virtually no entry barriers and almost 100% penetration of the product, which is set to increase the demand of the market for the forecast period 2020-2025.

By Type - Segment Analysis

Based on type, the global Biscuits market has Crackers & Savory and Sweet biscuits. The sweet biscuit segment accounted for the largest share of the global biscuits market in 2019. In sweet biscuits, the market for the filled biscuits is poised to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period 2020-2025. Sweet biscuits are consumed worldwide owing to their taste, energy content, and easy availability. The high nutrient content of sweet biscuits also makes it a preferred choice of consumers. The growing preference for ready to go snacking, along with easy accessibility for consumers through the advancing retail sector, is set to help the sweet biscuits market to grow in the forecast period 2020-2025.

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By Distribution Channel - Segment Analysis

Based on the distribution channel, the global Biscuits market has Convenience Stores, Independent bakeries, Online Channels, Supermarkets/ hypermarkets, and others. The supermarkets and hypermarkets segment accounts for the largest share of the market in 2019. The online retail segment is poised to register the highest CAGR of 4.99% during the forecast period 2020-2025. This is owing to online retailing provides more discounts and wider options to purchase. Besides, the online platform becomes popular owing to its doorstep delivery. 

Supermarkets and hypermarkets are self-help shops giving a wide variety of biscuits such as sweet biscuits, savory, crackers, filled or coated, and others. Supermarkets and hypermarkets offer extensive merchandise mix along with different brands of biscuits, placed under the same roof, which helped it to occupy more revenue share. 

By Geography - Segment Analysis

The global Biscuits Market by geography had the dominant share in Asia-Pacific, in terms of revenue and market share in 2019 owing to rising middle-class population coupled with increasing disposable income in developing countries of this region such as India and China. Besides, rising demand for biscuits as an alternative for bread, and confectioneries in this region, which is surging the global biscuits market in a positive way. Europe is set to generate the highest CAGR in the market during the forecast period 2020-2025. In North America, the market is poised to drive in the forecast period 2020-2025. This is owing to the rising consumption of sandwich biscuits, especially among the working-class population in U.S. Canada, in the North American region has been driving the regional market further. 

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Drivers – Biscuits Market

The Rising Demand for Healthy Cookie

Demand for biscuits witnessed to have a rising trend owing to the product innovations involved in the sector and the use of high-quality ingredients. Biscuits, which are available in forms like multiple grains, Ragi, Oats, and others, are grabbing the attention of the millennials who tend to stay fit with ready to-go food. In addition, bakery manufacturers attract customers with innovative packaging solutions, which is set to drive growth. 

Increasing Demand for “Ready to Go” Food 

The factors that are driving the growth of the biscuits market are increasing preference for convenience and snacking. Besides, demand for biscuits is increasing owing to the innovative packaging, new flavors, and addition of ingredients, shapes, and technologies.

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Challenges – Biscuits Market

The High cost of raw materials 

High raw material cost and growing tax burden on the industry is the challenge to look after for the biscuit market growth soon. Also, the shortage of food ingredients and labor are the factors that tend to be a challenge for the biscuit market.

Biscuits Industry outlook:

Product launches, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and geographical expansions are key strategies adopted by players in the Biscuits Market. Key companies of this market are Nestlé UK Ltd. Parle Products Pvt. Ltd, Kellogg Company, Britannia Industries Ltd., Burton's Foods Ltd, Lotus Bakeries NV, ITC, United Biscuits, Cadbury, Walkers Shortbread Ltd etc.

Acquisitions/Product Launches:

In Apr 2019 Barilla, an Italian food company has declared that it is set to begin a range of biscuits made completely of sustainable soft wheat. A division of the Buongrano line of Mulino Bianco, the product was introduced at the end of April. The biscuits were baked in the business's biggest biscuit factory, in Castiglione delle Stiviere, near Mantua, which manufactures 108,000 tonnes of biscuits per year.

In September 2018, Leading Food & Beverage Manufacturers, Mars Saudi Arabia, Kellogg's Arabia, and Nestle Middle East signed a voluntary pledge with the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) to reduce Sugar, Salt and Fat Content in their products. The companies also pledged to place clear nutritional labels on their products.

March 2016 - The FMCG giant ITC is focusing on tapping the niche market for health biscuits, which includes digestive biscuits. To compete with brands, like Britannia Nutri Choice, McVities Digestive, and Parle Simply Good, the company launched Sunfeast Farmlite digestive biscuits in India.

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*the others lamenting in the group chat how they're all gonna die from the math test* me: if it's necessary i'm sure i can do some necromancy :) friend: disturbingly i absolutely believe u

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Purely from a customer and consumer point of view, the products Meghan is teasing do not seem appealing.

I really artisan jams and jellies and cute, home grown products that look adorable are my roman empire (please don't judge me for this). But I also look for quality products, the stories of the owners, curators, as well as how and who from the products or raw materials are sourced. And I channel this interest of mine into my secret side gig as an anonymous food critic. I write about artisan cafes and food products. So looking at Meghan's 3 products from that lense -

If the only products she is offering is freshly made (perishable) jam and a dog biscuit, then it is extremely off putting for a consumer. It doesn't matter if it's beautifully packaged. There is no cohesion between the 2 products. For most people who don't have dogs or are sticklers for hygiene would be a little icked out. At the price point which she intends to sell these products it's very important to create an image in the customers mind. Wholesome, clean, fresh, cosy, tasty, happy kids happy families, warmth and lighthearted fun filled family times etc etc etc.

No all I'm thinking of is that she is making the jam on one hob of her stove top and putting together the dog biscuit ingredients in a large bowl on the same countertop (and dog food ingredients are usually raw, smelly, include things like liver, lamb, bone meal, bone broth etc). Just thinking of that has put me off of whatever was launched simultaneously with those dog biscuits.

Those products should not have been launched together. Technically she hasn't launched anything, I know. But if and when she does, a lot of people would already associate the two products together.

Of course this is just my opinion, but I do think Meghan has noone to advice her on market strategy and brand story. She is focussing too much on or and not at all on getting the basics of her brand together. A brand, as in the product itself, is always bigger than the creator.

People buy skims because it's a good product that looks good, does te work it does and it offers variety. Not just because kim wears it. People are over Kylie lipkits because the lipsticks are bad, flaky, and substandard. Kylies pillowey lips can only sell soany kits.

Using the same logic, if Meghan is not highlighting the produce, the strawberries, the raspberries, the jam making, the gardens, the fruit picking, the quality checks, the jam batches to get just the right taste it's not good. It won't sell. The company would never take off. The products will not be a success countrywide, let alone worldwide. (Which I think is what she would ideally like).

Old ask from June 17th

A perspective on ARO and why it’s failing.

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Snippet - Crash & Burn - Forward but Never Forget/XOXO

Vi's memory plays tricks on her. Or Silco does.

tw: war, violence, aftermath of bloodshed, childhood trauma, PTSD

Forward but Never Forget/XOXO

Snippet:

Powder loved bundt cake.

Every year, at the Equinox Bazaar, she'd beg Mom for a slice from the stalls, even though coins were scarce. At Janna's Temple, she would sneak off and steal a piece from the open kitchens, despite knowing Mom would tan her hide if she found out. Or, if they had flour and sugar and time she'd beg Mom to bake it from scratch, and it was always the sweetest.

Then Mom stopped baking.

In the lean months before the Day of Ash, sugar was sold for six cogs a thimble. In a week, it cost ten. In a month, thirty. The price of survival doubled and redoubled. Soon, the bakeries could barely keep up. Then, there were no more bakeries: just shuttered windows and empty stalls. And then, no more Equinox Bazaars. No more open kitchens.

No Temple of Janna.

Some nights, Vi would've given anything for the taste of sugar on her palate. Nights when she and Powder would lay huddled face-to-face in bed, and talk of anything—anything but hunger. Other nights, the hunger was all they could think about, and they'd trade whispers about all the things they'd eat if they could. Vi had her favorites: a hot bowl of sump-vole stew, or a whole roasted squab, or creamy butter biscuits. Powder had her favorite too: bundt cake, bundt cake and more bundt cake.

"The way Mommy makes it is the best," she'd say, back when they had a mommy who could make bundt cake. "It's all crispy at the bottom, and soft and warm at the top. And when you bite into it, it's like a cloud. A fluffy, sweet, melty cloud."

"Powder, stop." Groaning, Vi would drag a pillow over her face. "You're making me hungry!"

"But it's so yummy. It's better than yummy. It's the bundist bundt cake ever."

"It is. But we can't have it. Not now."

"Why not?"

The plaintive quaver in her little sister's voice was the only thing that could drag the pillow off Vi's face.

"Because—because it's hard to buy stuff. Mom told us: everything is getting too pricey. And most shops don't sell sugar or flour or eggs, anymore. So..."

"But once we have money, we can have it?"

"Sure," Vi would say, even though the lie hurt worse than the hunger. "We'd have all the cake we want."

Powder's little pink tongue would peep out between her teeth: the childish ardency in her expression was like someone wishing upon a shooting star.

"I'll make us money," she'd say. "Tons of it."

"How?"

"With my drawlings—" drawings "—and inventions and stuff. That's how."

Smiling, Vi would reach out to tweak her baby sister's nose. "Oh, yeah?"

"Yeah. And we'll have bundt cake every day. For breakfast and lunch and dinner. We'll have a huge stack of cakes, as tall as a building."

"We will, Pow." Vi's smile hurt worse than the lie, because she knew how much Powder wanted it to be true. "One day, we'll have it all."

And, as days came and went, they got their wish.

At a price.

On the Day of Ash—the eve of the uprising—everyone gathered at the Last Drop. They'd attended as family: merchants, miscreants, mendicants, shoulder-to-shoulder. That was the dream: a city of equals. A nation unto itself. They'd sat at Vander's scarred wooden table, elbows polishing the edges. There were bowls of mushroom stew thickened with cream, and platters of boiled greens, and crusty brown rolls still steaming from the oven.

And there was bundt cake. A golden wheel as big as a wagon's, crowned with sugar icing.

In retrospect, the repast must've cost a fortune. The Lanes were in a stranglehold of rations. Vander must've pulled strings to get the supplies shipped in from the black markets. But that was Vander for you. When times got tough, he'd put the screws on. He'd bend the world to his will.

Anything to keep the Fissurefolk happy.

"This is our year," he'd said, holding the carving knife aloft. "Tonight, we'll fight. We'll win. And when the sun rises, this city will be ours."

The room erupted into cheers, and the beating of fists on wood. Vander had carved the first slice. It was so soft the knife sunk in like butter. He'd passed it to Mom, who'd broken it in half, and then passed it on to Vi, who'd split her half into quarters, to share with Powder. The cake was just as it should be: soft and fragrant and sweet.

Vi let it melt in slow-motion on her mouth, and thought, This is what life'll be like.

When the Lanes are free.

When the city's ours.

She and Powder had stuffed themselves until their cheeks bulged. Mom hadn't paid them mind. She and Dad were neck-deep in conversation. Vi remembered little beyond the low cadences of their voices, and the furtive glances they kept trading. The rest of the Drop was oddly quiet too. Ordinarily, such large gatherings presaged festive tavern ditties, foot-stomping reels and overflowing laughter.

Not that night.

That night, there was silence, and the occasional scrape of knives on plates. When they did talk, the pitch was barely above whispers, as if the walls might have ears.

As if death was on the prowl, beyond the bright ambit of their table.

Afterward, the plates were cleared, the tankards drained. Dad, humid-eyed and gravel-voiced, swept both Vi and Powder into his lap. A surprise. He was a deeply giving man: the type to turn his pockets inside-out if you were in a pinch. But he wasn't demonstrative. That was mom's purview.

That night, though, he'd been uncharacteristically touchy. He'd also smelled, for some reason, like metal polish. As if he'd spent the evening cleaning a gun.

He'd kissed them both, and ruffled their hair. Vi had noticed the tremor in his hand.

"Look out for your sister, eh?" he'd told Vi. "Keep her out of trouble."

By late evening, Mom had folded two slices of bundt cake into a napkin, and stowed it away in Vi's rucksack. Taking both Vi and Powder by the hand, she'd guided them down to the Drop's cellar. Inside, there were a gaggle of other children, and a few old-timers. Vi remembers glimpsing a knobbly-kneed boy her own age, with a bristling dark mane of hair and teeth too big for his mouth. Mylo. And next to him, the same age, a stout, square-faced boy with solemn eyes. Claggor.

Two strangers who would, in time, become the brothers of her heart.

But not yet. Not then.

That night, they were no more than strangers. The cellar was stuffy with them: thick with the staleness of tight-packed bodies and too many fogged breaths.

"This is a hiding place," Mom explained. "You'll be safe here."

"Safe from what?" Vi asked.

Mom hadn't answered. Perching on the staircase, she'd gathered her daughters close. Her features were composed. But her smile seemed screwed on too tight. Vi remembers how hard she'd squeezed her and Powder. Remembers the skid of her heartbeat, and the acrid sting of metal polish that clung to her clothes beneath her usual fruit-punch fragrance.

Just like Dad.

Above, Vi heard the rhythmic click-click-click like keys sliding home in locks. Only afterward had she understood it was rifle-bolts.

Mom had kissed her and Powder, three times each. Then, as the moon rose at the casement window, she'd bid them goodnight. Rising, she'd mounted the stairs to where a man waited, hands in pockets, his features shadowed with a hangdog grimness.

Vi had thought it was Dad: they had a similar build. But the man was smoking a brightleaf cigarillo, and Vi couldn't recall Dad ever touching the stuff.

Through the halo of smoke, his eyes met Vi's. Lips quirking, he flicked his cigarillo, and the glowing ember spun, spiraling down. Vi remembers how it hit the floorboards, and sparked like a tiny orange star, before winking out of existence.

And something strange, an epiphany in reverse, crept through her.

She knew then.

Knew, with the certainty only a child can possess, that something bad was coming.

"Look out for yourself, Pet," the man called out.

The timbre of his voice was weirdly familiar. Like a dream spun with motes of half-dissolved memory.

Then the cellar door swung shut.

The lantern were dimmed, one by one. The cellar plunged into gloom. There was a chorus of frightened whimpers from the children, and hushed murmurs from the old folks. Powder, reflexively, snuggled closer. Vi's arms passed around her. Together, they'd nestled in the corner, and finished the last slices of bundt cake.

"I'm scared," Powder mumbled, when the last crumbs were licked clean.

"It'll be okay."

"When's Mommy coming back?"

"Soon," Vi said. "She's just busy upstairs."

"With Daddy?"

"Yeah. They'll be back soon." Vi hoped the promise wouldn't choke her. "Everything's gonna be okay. Let's go to sleep."

Powder's voice was a wavery flute-note. "Will you sing me a song?"

"Which one?"

"Our favorite."

"Okay." Vi took a breath. She pushed the thoughts of Mom and Dad away. Right now, her sister was all that mattered. "But you gotta promise you'll go to sleep."

"Promise."

Vi closed her eyes. She could hear the ebbing soundtrack in the bar above: muffled voices, footsteps receding. Vi imagined her parents exiting the bar, arm-in-arm, the scent of bundt cake wrapping them in its own cozy embrace.

The Drop's door thudded shut, and all fell silent.

"Ready?" Vi managed.

Powder nodded. Vi began to sing.

Dear friend across the River…

She wasn't sure how long she kept up. Powder had fallen asleep midway. Vi had continued, a little voice inside warning that if she lapsed to silence, the world would end.

And so she'd sung until her throat was raw, and the lyrics a hoarse whisper. By the end, she must've succumbed to sleep. Because the next thing she knew, a blast split the night. Outside, the awful echoes rolled. A moment later, she smelled smoke. The stench, a blur of charred metal and burning timber, seeped into the cellar.

Cries of alarm and confusion spread. Powder jolted awake in her arms.

"What's happening?" she whimpered.

"Don't worry." Vi gathered her in. "Everything's fi—"

The gunfire began.

It came from far-off. At first, Vi mistook it for firecrackers. Then, with a chill certainty, she knew it was bullets. The shot-spaced reports multiplied. The smell of smoke thickened. From the cellar window, there was the unmistakable glow of flames crawling their way through the sky. The children, woken from their fitful dozing, began crying. The old-timers tried to calm them. But their own terror was a contagion.

Outside, screams spread.

Screams that went on and on—and ended with a sudden bone-juddering boom.

"Mommy," Powder sobbed. "Daddy!"

Vi circled her close. "Sssh. It'll be okay. Everything will be—"

Above, the Drop's door slammed open. Boots thundered overhead, cutting through the children's sobs. Vi saw the old-timers tense. An elderly Yordle with a cane mounted the cellar stairs. The delineations of an antique pistol were visible under the band of his trousers.

He put a finger to his lips. Then, slowly, he withdrew the weapon.

Below, the remaining adults corralled the children into a flock. The old-timer reached the topmost step. His free hand was on the doorknob, ready to pull it open. His jaw was set. There was a resoluteness about him that Vi would later understand as the knowledge of imminent death.

The cellar door burst open.

On the other side were no Enforcers. Just a girl. Or, as Vi would later think of her: The Girl.

Nao.

She'd been only twelve years old then, and scrawny as a rake. Her cat-eyes held the adrenalized wildness of a hunted animal. The terror leaping off her was palpable. For a moment, she just stood there, panting.

"Dead," she choked out in Va-Nox. "All dead."

The old-timer's shoulders squared. "Steady, girl. What's happened?"

"We're dead. We're—" Nao's eyes skated across the cellar. She spotted the other children, and her voice hitched. "They ambushed them. The Enforcers. They were ready. Gunfire. Everywhere. All over. Then—then a grenade blast." Her breathing was ragged. "Everyone's dead."

"Where're the backup units?" the old-timer rapped. "Where's the Hound?"

"I—I don't know. I couldn't see anything. Too much smoke. I ran." A convulsion shook her. "I just ran."

"Easy." The old-timer squeezed Nao's shoulder. "Are the Enforcers still belowground?"

A headshake. "They're on their way back up. They've killed everyone. Cut us all down." Tears streaked Nao's face. "All of us. Dead in the streets. On the Bridge. Everywhere." She started to sob. "We never had a chance."

And Vi, cradling Powder, had felt her childhood crash.

And burn.

And yet, worse was to follow. Hers and Powder's feet, traversing the alleys of a city in flames. A city that, in a night, had mutated into a nightmare. The streets were strewn with bodies. Flames crackling; smoke rising. In the aftermath, they'd all spread out. Strays and stragglers crawling from the corners, in search of their loved ones.

Vi held Powder's hand, and made her cover her eyes with the other.

Then she'd led her sister, through the red-tinged haze, from body to body. She saw faces she'd known. Faces she'd barely recognized. Friends. Playmates. Neighbors. And, in the distance, the echoes of Enforcer boots. The crack of their rifles. And their silhouettes, receding into the gloom.

Back to Piltover.

There were bodies on the Bridge. So many, they formed a carpet. A macabre red road straight to Hell. Some corpses, charred and broken, were strewn along the embankments. Others bobbed in the murk of the river. The wind carried a strange stench, a smell that reminded Vi, irrationally, of bundt cake. Smoky, soggy, warm.

Beneath ran the undercurrent of iron.

Blood.

At the Bridge's epicenter, where the bodies were thickest, Vi saw a silhouette loom. A broad-shouldered goliath with mallets for fists. He was swinging lefts and rights, clearing a path through the carnage. A man, bleeding, struggled beneath him.

Crack went the fists, encased in gauntlets. Crack went his feet, clad in spiked-steel greaves.

Crack, crack, crack—and the man was no more.

Terror spewed stickily inside Vi's chest. Her grip tightened on Powder's hand.

Then the goliath turned, and Vi recognized Vander. The flames, playing off his hard-hewn jowls and bristling brows, gave him a ferocious aspect. He resembled hound forged in flames: heated, hammered and honed for a single brute utility.

Then his eyes met Vi's.

All at once, the violence leeched out of him. In the span of heartbeats, he somehow shrunk from a looming giant to a dejected man.

Slowly, he lumbered forward. His eyes held Vi's. A miserable query passed between them.

Vander jerked his chin.

That was when Vi saw her.

Mom.

She was lying on the Bridge's flagstones, arms outflung. Her face, uptilted, staring sightlessly into the sky. Blood spooled in a thin line from the corner of her mouth.

Vi's breath congealed. Her legs locked. She wanted to run. To scream. To turn back the clock, and undo everything from that awful night. Except, her body was rooted, and her brain, a blank. She could only stand there, caught in a paralytic loop, as the seconds stretched into infinity.

She hadn't cried in the cellar. Hadn't cried during the blast. Hadn't cried all the way through the city's death throes.

But here, now, it was different.

This was Mom.

Vi gasped, and there was no more air. Her knees gave out. Then Powder's little arms were around her, and the sobs began.

She remembers Vander's gauntlets falling, and his arms gathering her close. Remembers the rough, reassuring span of his body, and the strength with which he hefted her and Powder away. Remembers how safe she'd felt, despite the inferno smoking at her heels.

Now, Vi remembers something else. A moment, before the smoke engulfed the bridge, when her eyes locked on the sprawl of Mom's body. How her arm lay outstretched, fingers reaching. A final, involuntary gesture, as if straining to touch the hand of a loved one. As if, in her last breath, she'd sought a rescue that was too far.

Vi remembers, too, the man.

The man from the Drop. The one with the hangdog grimness and the brightleaf cigarillo. The one whose lips had quirked when he'd looked at Vi. Whose eyes, blue, had met hers, and softened with something that wasn't quite farewell, but wasn't quite anything else either.

The man was splayed on his belly. His blood had pooled and merged with Mom's. His arm, flung outward, was a mirror of hers. Their hands, in perfect alignment, nearly touching like the clasp of a broken necklace. Or like two ends of the same fuse.

And between them, a star-shaped blot of blackness where the explosion had gone off.

A grenade blast.

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Christmas Traditions | 141 x Reader

Idc if it's not December yet, it's Christmas time. Might do a part two with Alejandro, Rudy, Konig, and others (need to do research on non-UK Christmas traditions)

John Price

Christmas is the only time of the year he can truly get away from work and he makes sure to get as far away as possible. He's rented a little cottage as north in Scotland as he can get.

You drive a car full of stuff up on the 20th, he allows 10 minutes of Christmas music per hour on the road.

He cuts down a tree for you, even if it's not totally legal to do so.

Most of the ornaments are yours, he never decorated before meeting you. He likes watching you stretch to reach the higher branches and will pick you up by the waist if need be. He likes putting the star on top.

You mostly spend your time together in bed or by the fire.

He's a splurge when it comes to gift-giving, a couple small gifts and then something big like a kitchen-aid mixer or something else expensive you've been wanting.

Spends Christmas night dancing with you even if he has two left feet.

Wishes he didn't have to leave on the 27th

Kyle 'Gaz' Garrick

He likes going out of the country for Christmas. Doesn't want to be in London, especially after Picadilly.

You almost miss your flight, running through the airport.

The location is always a surprise.

This year it's Gibraltar.

You have a nice hotel overlooking the ocean

Spend time at the beach and Christmas market.

The two of you spend Christmas eve watching old movies and drinking wine.

You love the trips but hope next year he'll bring you to meet the family. Maybe give you a ring too.

Matching Pjs, tea and biscuits is how you spend Christmas morning

John 'Soap' MacTavish

He's the one that buys the matching pjs.

Loves Christmas more than anyone else in the group

Takes you up to Scotland to meet the family even if you've only been dating for a couple months. His mom refuses to let him miss it.

Sings songs the whole drive up

Apologizes profusely for having to leave for midnight mass with his mom, and will hold your hand the entire time if you choose to go.

His mom barely leaves the two of you alone so any 'alone time' is in the car.

Not the best at gift giving, he watches you and his mom walk around the market and buys whatever you pick up. You have a lot of funny phrase mugs now.

Teaches you the proper way to pronounce "Nollaig Chridheil" (Merry Christmas in Scots)

Drags you outside when it snows to either build a snowman or pelt you with snowballs

Simon 'Ghost' Riley

Wouldn't even realize it was Christmas if it wasn't for you

He kind of panics because he didn't plan anything or get you any gifts

Lots of last-minute shopping.

Gets a little charlie brown type tree. You're both taller than it but make orange slice ornaments and a popcorn garland. It makes the flat smell incredible if a little buttery.

He can put up with one movie so pick carefully. He might fall asleep but he's still wrapped around you.

You fall asleep on the couch as the little spoon and wake up the next morning with a stack of presents by your little tree. He's somehow still behind you.

Traditional English breakfast and tea Christmas morning

You got him a bracelet with your name and the date you met stamped on it, even if he can't wear it in the field it's always in a pocket.

You can convince him to go with matching socks but nothing more

He's just glad the two of you are together and will try to do whatever tradition you want if it makes you happy.

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PROMPT 3. AND THE PARTY KEEPS GOING

Time stops for no one, and so this year’s Ethereal Ball begins to amble toward a close. Most attendees stay in the ballroom or its masquerade equivalent, determined to squeeze more dancing and socializing into this evening. Some, exhausted by the night’s festivities, head off to their dorm rooms for a well-deserved night of sleep.

But the night is still far from over! And yet more students are eager to party for as long as they can, especially after weeks of hearing that certain intrepid merchants would be selling hot street food long into the night. Wandering into the town square, you find it bright and filled with festivities: warm food, hard drinks, and small houses rented for private parties among friends.

Warm up with some food…

[ Mulled wine ] - Warm red wine spiced to perfection, ideal for staving off winter’s chill.

[ Chocolate fountain ] - A seemingly endless fountain of chocolate, accompanied by plenty of biscuits, cakes, and cookies to dip in.

[ “Pegasus Cheese” ] - Zofia’s most famed and exotic export (allegedly). A delicate yet firm cheese with a savory, salty, and buttery flavor that pairs well with fruit. It’s good, but perhaps not worth the price tag…

[ H-True-O Water ] - Originating from an artesian aquifer from the frigid lands of Albinea, this bottled water is boasted to be the finest in the world. With all that marketing thrown at you, you can really taste the difference!

[ Forestberry Jamwich ] - A recent mainstay across Fódlan, this sandwich combines sweet jam made from Fódlan’s summer berries with a savory paste made from ground Dagdan peanuts.

[ Romanesco Smoothie ] - A sweet milkshake with a pretty green color. The whipped cream and fruity taste mask the fact that half of this was made with broccoli and other vegetables. Good for sweet tooths who refuse to eat their greens.

[ Dona Dona Fried Set ] - A full-blown meal all on its own, featuring juicy fried chicken, deep-fried cheese with tomato sauce, and a basket of fried potato slices. Every bite you take tastes so good, but feels so bad.

[ Street Crepe ] - A novel take on an old classic, these handheld, stuffed crepes come in varieties both savoury and sweet. A light and fluffy treat to cap off the evening.

Not feeling hungry?

[ Splash ] - Amid the decorations brought in for the occasions is a beautiful three tier fountain sculpted in with Seiros in mind. Come refresh yourselves! But do try not to get soaked.

[ Fireflies ] - Also known as lightning bugs. Get it? … Maybe you want to catch the show, or maybe you want to catch the bugs. It's strange though - are they a new, more resilient species, perhaps? It is the middle of winter after all...

[ Wish ] - Have you ever wanted to wish upon a star, but never been lucky enough to witness the real thing? That's too bad, because these magical stars streaking across the sky probably still don't count, but they are gorgeous - and more than pretty enough to watch with a special someone else.

[ Goddess Tower, Redux ] - Maybe you've already tried and fallen flat on your face earlier this eve. Or have you perhaps been nervously biding your time? The night is young but it trust that it will come to an end - so there's no time like the present to gather your courage and make known your love! Plus the view of the open skies is gorgeous all on its own, and well worth the climb for any singleton too.

[ Lucky Charms ] - What's a magical night without some souvenirs? A particularly enterprising merchant who's been around for the past few balls has come up with a genius lucrative lovely idea: charms and bracelets with the chosen year's theme, so as to remember it by... You should totally get matching versions for your friends, too!

[ Say 'Fromage'! ] - The alumna is already in town with her Photo-Artifex replica and, thanks to many of you, she's done with her testing much earlier than anticipated! She promises a one-of-a-kind keepsake in the form of 'photos' ranging from serious to silly, a variety of props to choose from included. If you're feeling particularly daring, maybe you'll even try out the artifex-box?

Missing something else to cap off your magical soirée? Go for it!

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Ogre illustrations: Advertisement

Ogres were frequently used in caricatures... But also for ads! Indeed, the French publicity industry has heavily used fairytales as both an iconic part of French culture AND as a good way to attract chilren. As a result, you find lots of ogres advertising the virtues of many products...

Such as this 1930 camembert of the Yonne region, called "Petit Pousset" (an orthographic variation of "Le Petit Poucet", "Little Thumbling"):

Or this 1924 advertisement for a biscuit brand known as "les croquettes Olibet Paris", where a young cook feeds an ogre the titular biscuits:

Here are two illustrations of Little Thumbling part of a series of images sold in the 1890s by the chocolate-brand Poulain (selling little illustrations of fairytales was a traditional marketing process of the turn of the century):

Note: I thought I had included the poster below in my "Red-haired ogres" post, but no - this is an advertisement for the shoe-polish brand "Jacquand Père et Fils". Who better to represent a shoe-polish product than the Little Thumbling ogre with his famous seven-league boots?

An advertising postcard for the Ricqlès brand around 1900. The illustration is by H. Gerbault, and celebrates the quality of the Ricqlès postprandial drink, which helps the ogre digest his heavy meal:

A 1935 advertisement for Camoscio cheese:

A promotional picture for a shop called "L'Incomparable" - with an illustration of the Little Thumbling ogre in one giant boot (I guess it might have been a shoe shop?). The image was sold to advertise a lowering of prices for summer products.

And finally, a 1930s advertisement of the shoes of the "Bully" brand - claiming that the seven-league boots of Little Thumbling were Bully-brand shoes.

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𝐒𝐎 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐀 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐘 𝐃𝐀𝐈𝐒𝐘? [ magic AU ]

PAIRING - Lucy Carlyle x Fem!Reader

ONESHOT - in which lucy goes to lockwood for helping geting your hand in marriage

SONG - So You Wanna Marry Daisy by Spence Hood

TRIGGERS - inferred death, stealing

A/N - y/n does not appear and is only talked about !! please mind any typos or grammar mistakes, it is proof-read only by me so I won’t be able to catch everything

WORD COUNT - 1.2k

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LUCY walked into the small house, a wooden sign was on the fence in front of the house, "A.J. Lockwood's magical needs." It didn't take long for the door to open after she put three light knocks on the door. A tall boy with black hair greeted her, he was dressed in a suit with an extremely long coat. He gave her a crooked grin as he set aside to let her inside.

The house was small but cosy, not something you would expect from someone who is in the magical black market so to say.

Lucy was here to ask for the help of Mr Anthony Lockwood, who was well-known in the black market for magical help. She needed help trying to marry a girl that inchanted her, they had only ever met once when the girl was out for coffee, and she got lost and asked Lucy for help. This girl was more than famous, she was y/n l/n. She came from a very powerful magical family, one that most likely shouldn't be messed with.

"So how can I help you," Lockwood grinned once again at the girl as he led her into a living room. His lengthy body moved very theatrically. "Miss?"

"Lucy, Lucy Carlyle," Lucy sat on a rather comfy couch.

"Great to meet you, Lucy, now how can I help," Lockwood asked standing across from her, with the quick movement of his hands he was now holding a skull in a jar, "possible a skull of a tortured soul?"

With that the skull began spilling insults at the two, Lockwood quickly vanished at Lucy's shocked look. "You are better off without him. How about the stolen ring of Annabelle Ward?" The ring of a famous actress appeared in his hand, moving through his fingers effortlessly. "or perhaps maybe you want to marry someone yourself."

"I- How did you?" Lucy stuttered for words as Annabelle Ward's ring once again disappeared.

"George, could you bring us some tea?" Lockwood called, and only a second later a shorter boy with dark curly hair appeared with a tray. He went and sat in a chair next to Lockwood as he snapped his fingers the spoon in the tea started to spin as it changed a different colour adjusting to Lucy's liking.

"So Lucy, who would you like to marry?" Lockwood grabbed a biscuit as he sat back, assuming this would be an easy job.

"y/n, y/n l/n."

With that Lockwood began to cough, as Georges's face became very tense. They looked at each other before Lockwood stood. He put his hands down on the table, leaning forward to Lucy.

"So you wanna marry y/n," He hummed, looking her in the eyes. "Yeah well, good luck with that."

Lockwood stood before moving his hand as if spinning a hat, just then Lucy watched as a top hat did appear on his head.

"You have about as much of a chance as licking the brim of my hat," with another spin that hat was once again gone.

"And why is that?" Lucy asked, although she was sure she knew, given y/n's family history.

"Cause she's a purebred," George exclaims from his seat, judging Lucy for her lack of knowledge, "Her forehead's worth as much as your car. So let's just say a little bouquet won't get you very far."

"Slow down there slick," Lockwood spoke to George, with a playful tone, before sitting back down to look at Lucy. He crossed his legs and grinned. "You see my sleeves are full of tricks. Just say the word and I'll have you birds kissing at the Ritz."

"What's your price?" Lucy asked, attempting to seem unamused by his theatrics. At this Lockwood moved again, sitting up, he moved his legs to be placed fully on the ground as he rested his elbows on his wrists.

"My price? It's nothing, it's cookie crumbs..." Lockwood kept his grin.

"It's more of a steal if you ask me," George commented looking between the two.

"What about conditions? What are your conditions?" Lucy questioned again.

"In terms of conditions my friend, I've only got three."

Lockwoods smirk grew as he flicked his wrist, three playing cards appearing in his hand. He turned his hand again, making the cards condense, he slid it on the table in front of Lucy.

"Rule one, congratulations, love, you've been promoted to private eye," Lucy grabbed the card off the table as it turned into a paper in her hands. The paper was a contract to work for Lockwood. "I want a page a week on every word she speaks," Lucy goes to question him before he cuts her off knowing what she will say. "And darling, don't ask why."

Lucy looked at the contract before looking towards lockwood again, "The other two?"

Lockwood ran his hand over the table this time as a playing card appeared like before. This time he flipped it over to reveal a hologram that showed active footage of the l/n house.

"Rule two, you see that window, right about mademoiselle boudoir," Lucy nodded as he pointed to a window. "Won't you be a doll and unlock it? I gotta make a quick withdrawal and small deposit."

George only laughed at Lockwood's comment, only making Lucy question what he was talking about. With that Lockwood flipped the card back over before placing another on the table. Lockwood leaned closer with this one.

"Last but not least, listen up close kid, 'cause this one's for your own good. If that girl ever twirls her hair and leans in close to say," Lockwood stopped as he pressed down on the card only to hear an audio of y/n talking to someone.

"Meet me under the magnolia tonight, if you wanna get a little crazy..."

"You turn and run for the hills," Lockwood commented as the audio stopped.

"Straight and fast." George leaned back before grabbing a newspaper off of a nightstand next to the couch and opening it to read.

"Cause that's crazy y/n's way of saying you'll end up on the wrong side of the grass." Lockwood paused shuttering at the thought, before looking back to Lucy. "So still wanna marry y/n?"

Lucy thought for a second, looking at the two cards that lay on the table and the paperwork now in her hand. She quickly put it down, making George believe that she was going to say no. But just as George was going to tell Lockwood "Told you so" Lucy grabbed a pen and signed her name at the bottom of the contract.

"Yes," Lucy said, leaning back after she signed.

"Well, that death with don't come free," George sighed, closing his newspaper to grab the now signed papers.

"But a wicked dream needs a wicked schemer," Lockwood smiled at Lucy. "So thank heavens you met me."

"She's got a two-ply, cream pie, uni-degree, on stealing from suckers like you," George whispered to himself as he looked over the papers.

"Great to have you on the team, how about we get started on the plan," Lockwood smiled as George only walked away from the two, unfazed by their plan that was most likely going to end in y/n stealing  Lucy's life just like the last few of Lockwoods "amazing" plans led to.

George wasn't unfamiliar with this, many people asked for their help to get their girl's hand in marriage, just none of them made it out alive. Cause as George would say y/n has a she's got a two-ply, cream pie, uni-degree, on feasting from suckers, on suckers like LUCY.

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5 Famous Foods to Try in Kyoto

Traditional culinary culture has flourished in Kyoto, and you may get a taste of history with Japanese course meals prepared as part of a traditional tea ceremony and vegetarian cuisine influenced by Chinese Buddhism.

The town's local cuisine (Kyo-ryori) is colorful and visually appealing, thanks to the expertise of Japanese chefs. Everyone should have the opportunity to sample traditional Japanese cuisine in the stately setting of Kyoto at least once in their lives. Of course, fantastic food at reasonable costs is available.

We've compiled a list of some of the top local cuisines and budget-friendly treats that Kyoto residents enjoy daily.

Yudof (Boiled tofu): 

Perhaps no food represents Kyoto more than you. It contains only tofu, water, kelp, and a dipping sauce. The kelp is put in the bottom of a stewpot, filled with tofu and water, and simmered. Tofu is scooped up and served with a dipping sauce, typically a ponzu soy sauce-based vinaigrette.

Hamo (Conger eel) 

The spikey-toothed hamo (conger eel) is a difficult adversary to deal with. Small bones span the length of its slim body. Chefs make half-cuts into the filleted meat to make it tasty - 24 cuts within each three-centimeter span. Hamo can be boiled, grilled, deeply fried, and even used in shabu-shabu or nabe stew. Cold, boiled ham served with a tart ume (plum) sauce is especially popular in the summer.

Tsukemono (Japanese pickles) 

Before the refrigerator, Japan kept its vegetables by pickling them in salt. When Kyoto was chosen as the nation's capital in 794, a slew of items from Japan began to arrive in Kyoto and at the imperial court. Local artisans attempted to refine these products, resulting in a varied range of Kyoto crafts, including tsukemono.

Kyoto's top tsukemono are three types of pickles: shibazuke, senmaizuke, and sugizuke. Shibazuke is a sour and crunchy pickled mixture of sliced cucumber and eggplant with scarlet shiso (perilla or beefsteak plant). Shiso turns the ingredients pink.

Matcha

Kyoto is a beautiful place to explore matcha because it is the birthplace of the tea ceremony. You may get frothy green tea at many tea shops on temple grounds or in popular tourist places, with or without the ceremony. In Japan, matcha is the most acceptable type of green tea. To improve its color, flavor, fragrance, and nutritional value, it is made from tea leaves cultivated under certain circumstances, dried, and ground in a similar environment. Everything here adds to the sensory experience of drinking matcha.

Matcha is also delightful in its various modern guises, like soft-serve ice cream, cake, biscuits, and crackers, which can be found around Kyoto.

Yatsuhashi

Yatsuhashi is the most famous Kyoto souvenir sweet. It's created of rice flour, sugar, and Nikki, a type of Japanese cinnamon. Warming the dough before shaping it into a thin, half-pipe form and baking it results in crisp, slightly challenging cookies that resemble little brown roof tiles. Since 1689, this type of yatsuhashi has been around.

Matcha and sesame tastes, as well as more recent additions like chocolate and banana, are available in addition to the traditional cinnamon flavor.

Do you want to find the best fish market in Tokyo? If so, Ninja Food Tours are for you. Our team members are natives who are motivated by the thriving culinary scene. Let us take you on a delectable journey filled with cuisine, laughter, and history. On Osaka food tours, you'll uncover Kyoto's hidden gems and sample authentic Japanese dishes you've probably never eaten. The tour price includes full-size meal samples as well as the guiding charge. The night trips also include two glasses of alcoholic beverages of your choosing.

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Bullion Coins vs Bars: Which Buy is better for you?

Around the globe, gold is considered a go-to investment. Bullion dealers in Canada and nearby areas thus support the above fact by acknowledging us with the same. Gold is thus refined in every form such as jewelry, coins, biscuits, and many times, a special occasion is marked with the purchase of gold. However, this article here by 24 Gold Group Ltd is made to discuss Bullion Coins and Gold Bars and which one will be the best to buy.

What are Bullion Coins?

A bullion coin is made by a precious metal company that is entirely made out of gold. Bullion coins have been minted since 1800, and are approximately 90-92% gold. However, most of today’s bullion coins are pure gold. Also, bullion coins have an extra premium attached to them. This is due to the fact that they can be used as legal tender. Furthermore, many people are sentimental about the historical value that a bullion coin may hold or represent. For many investors, buying precious metals in Canada, like bullion coins can be easier when it is compared to jewelry. Also, there are different channels where investors can purchase these coins from local jewelers, authentic online sellers, Stock Holding Corporations, and many more. Moreover, a bullion coin purchased from one source should be sold back to the same source, as sometimes it might return a lower resale value depending on the market price.

What are Bullion Bars?

Bullion bars are precious refined gold that is made by meeting the standard conditions of manufacturing and labeling by both government and private authorities. Also, bullion bars are also called gold bars or sometimes, gold ingots. The large bullion bars are made by pouring molten gold into the molds. However, the smaller bullion bars are made by minting or stamping the rolled gold sheets. The Central ministry holds the bullion bar reserves. 

Gold bars are produced in pure gold and come with a certificate that guarantees their weight, purity, and the requirements of Gold Standards. Moreover, investors with large budgets prefer bullion coins because of their low premiums.

In the past few years, in countries like Canada gold bar prices have been favorable, hence allowing more individuals to buy gold at the lowest price per gram. Hence, bullion bars are one of the most cost-effective ways to invest in gold.

Advantages of buying bullion coins

Bullion coins come in various sizes, finishing, designs, prices, grades, and origins. Investors hence can purchase them on the basis of their budget and personal preference.

Many bullion coins are minted by the government that safely guarantees the gold content, purity, and design.

Bullion coins also offer liquidity as they can easily be traded. However, investors do have to wait for a buyer. They are also universally recognized and easy to sell.

Investors who purchase bullion coins need not worry about inflation or pay capital gains tax until they sell it.

Advantages of buying bullion bars

Bullion bars are available in various sizes ranging from 1gram to 1kg. Therefore, they are rightly suitable for any investor’s budget.

A bullion bar is a standard for gold investment because they are exchangeable worldwide to any bullion dealer.

It is also ideal for long-term investment if the investor has no intention to sell bullion bars from your investment portfolio.

Bullion bars are cheaper than bullion coins as they are cheaper to manufacture. For instance, a larger bullion bar will have a lower manufacturing cost than a smaller bullion bar.

Key Takeaway: 

Based on the above information, 24 Gold Group Ltd suggests that investment in gold offers the best value of return for investors. Investors can choose to buy gold coins in Canada or bullion bars based on their situation and it all depends on their personal preferences and circumstances and all the considered factors. There is no right or wrong answer between buying bullion coins or bars. It is all about personal choices and the risk of tolerance level one can handle as an investor. 

For more insightful details and advice, feel free to reach out to one of our expert consultants and get started with a better approach to inventing bullion coins and bars.

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Organic Bread Flour Market - Forecast (2022-2027)

Organic Bread Flour Market size is forecast to reach $887.9 million by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 6.9% during the forecast period 2022-2027. Organic bread flour is a type of flour milled from wheat that is grown and processed without using harmful synthetic fertilizers and pest control chemicals. Moreover, organic wheat farmers also undertake innovative crop rotation practices in order to minimize the risk of pests and plant diseases. Moreover, only natural preservatives can be used during processing in order for the flour to be certified as organic by an independent agency. Some of the most common kinds of organic bread flour include wholegrain and sprouted grains. Organic bread flours are primarily used for baking goods such as pastries, biscuits, or scones. Organic flour along with a leavening agent such as yeast enables bakers to produce puff pastry items. This is because yeast baking causes the dough to rise owing to carbon dioxide gas produced by it during the baking process.

Growing health consciousness among consumers post the COVID-19 pandemic and the increasing awareness regarding adverse effects of food products containing synthetic pesticide traces are some of the key factors driving the growth of the market during the forecast period 2022-2027. 

Organic Bread Flour Market Report Coverage

The report: “Organic Bread Flour Market Forecast (2022-2027)”, by Industry ARC, covers an in-depth analysis of the following segments of the Organic Bread Flour Market.

By Type: Organic whole grain wheat flour, Organic brown wheat flour, Organic sprouted wheat flour, and Others.

By Distribution Channel: Supermarkets and Hypermarkets, Specialist Retailers, Independent Stores, Convenience Stores, Online Retailers, and Others.

By Geography: North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico), Europe (Germany, United Kingdom (U.K.), France, Italy, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe), Asia Pacific (China, Japan India, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand, and Rest of Asia Pacific), South America (Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Columbia and Rest of South America), and Rest of the World (Middle East, and Africa)

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Key Takeaways

North America dominated the Organic Bread Flour Market in the year 2021 owing to the rapid rise in the number of certified organic farmers in North America. This has also helped bring down the prices of organic bread flour products in the region.

The growing need for consuming healthy food among urban populations coupled with the implementation of more stringent regulations regarding the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers in developed regions is anticipated to drive the market during the forecast period 2022-2027.

Detailed analysis of the Strength, Weaknesses, and Opportunities of the prominent players operating in the market will be provided in the Organic Bread Flour Market report.

Lack of adequate regulations regarding synthetic pesticides and low awareness levels among consumers in developing regions is anticipated to hamper the market growth of the Organic Bread Flour Industry.

Organic Bread Flour Market Segment Analysis – By Type

Based on Type, the organic bread flour market can be segmented into Organic whole grain wheat flour, Organic brown wheat flour, Organic sprouted wheat flour, and Others. Organic whole grain wheat flour accounted for the largest share of the market in 2021 and is also anticipated to grow with the fastest CAGR of 7.6% during the forecast period of 2022-2027. Wholegrain wheat flours are produced by grinding the entire wheat kernel. This meant that they are much more nutritional owing to the presence of components such as starchy endosperm, bran, aleurone layer, and germ. Consumption of organic whole grain wheat flour can provide essential components such as starch, proteins, minerals, fiber, enzymes, and lipids. However organic whole grain wheat flour typically has a shorter shelf life owing to the presence of the germ which contains lipids prone to oxidative rancidity and enzymes that can trigger deterioration reactions. Organic sprouted wheat flour is also anticipated to witness robust growth owing to its superior iron absorption capability.

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Organic Bread Flour Market Segment Analysis – By Distribution Channel

The supermarkets and Hypermarkets segment accounted for the largest share of the Organic Bread Flour Market in 2021 and is projected to dominate the market during the forecast period 2022-2027. This can be attributed to the high penetration of supermarket and hypermarket chains in developed regions and the rapid growth of new supermarkets in major emerging economies. For instance, in 2021, More Retail announced that they are scouting for space in several cities across India in order to build around 300 supermarkets and hypermarkets over the next 3 years. However, the online retailers' segment is anticipated to grow with the fastest CAGR of 7.8% during the forecast period of 2022-2027 owing to the increased use of online shopping for grocery items during the COVID-19 pandemic. For instance, according to McKinsey, the penetration of the grocery sector in the e-commerce space was only around 3-4% before the pandemic. However, in 2020, the penetration increased to nearly 19-20%.

Organic Bread Flour Market Segment Analysis – By Geography

North America dominated the geography segment of the Organic Bread Flour Market in 2021 with a share of 39%, followed by Europe. The rapid growth of the segment can be attributed to the rising consumer awareness levels regarding the health and nutritional benefits of organic food and beverage products, especially in the U.S. and Canada. Besides, owing to the rising demand, the number of farmers adopting organic farming techniques has also significantly risen. For instance, according to the organic trade association, the US sales of organic products reached $62 billion in 2020, an increase of around 12.4% over the previous year.

The Asia Pacific region is anticipated to register the fastest growth during the forecast period 2022-2027 owing to the rapid rise in disposable income and massive domestic wheat cultivation in major emerging Asian economies. For instance, China and India are the two largest global producers of wheat.

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Organic Bread Flour Market Drivers

Growing incidences of diabetes among the global population are driving the market growth

According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), approximately 537 million adults between the ages of 20 and 79 were living with diabetes in 2021. Besides, the total number of people living with diabetes is projected to rise to 643 million by 2030 and 783 million by 2045. The disease was directly responsible for at least 6.7 million deaths in 2021 alone. This rising prevalence of the disease is driving the demand for an organic bread flour as processed wheat flour s generally mixed with refined flour, which is not good for people suffering from diabetes.

Rapid growth in the adoption of organic farming techniques is poised to increase the growth of the market

Rapid rise in the adoption of organic farming methods such as crop rotation, use of natural fertilizers, and pest control substances is driving the market growth during the forecast period 2022-2027. For instance, according to the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), the total area under the organic certification process in India increased from 3,566,538 hectares in 2017-2018 to approximately 4,339,185 hectares by the year 2020-2021.

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Organic Bread Flour Market Challenges

Lack of stringent regulations on synthetic pesticides is likely to challenge the market growth

The lack of stringent regulations regarding the use of harmful synthetic pesticides is hampering growth opportunities as the availability of effective and cheap chemical products for pest control incentivizes farmers to continue adopting traditional farming techniques, although it can be extremely harmful to the environment and consumers. This gives farmers little incentive for shifting toward organic cultivation as organic fertilizers and preservatives are more expensive. This is especially true in developing regions as little or no regulations regarding the use of harmful chemicals in agriculture exist in these regions. For instance, while the U.S. and Australia only use around 2.5 and 2.0 kilograms of pesticide per hectare of cropland, China uses around 13.1 kilograms. 

Organic Bread Flour Industry Outlook

Product launches, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and R&D activities are key strategies adopted by players in the Organic Bread Flour Market. In 2021, the Organic Bread Flour Market share is fragmented by the top ten players present in the market. The Organic Bread Flour Market, top 10 companies are:

Associated British Foods

General Mills

FairhFairheaven Organic Flour Mill

Grain Craft

Hayden Flour Mills

Goodman Fielder

King Arthur Flour

Heartland Mill

Sunrise Flour Mill

The Birkett Mills

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Next time you pick up a package of coffee or a pack of toilet paper, take a closer look. You might notice the package looks familiar, but what is inside has subtly diminished. This is “shrinkflation” in action, a pricing strategy used by manufacturers worldwide. By reducing product size instead of increasing final prices, companies take advantage of the psychology of shoppers who are more likely to notice a price hike than a slight reduction in size.

A pervasive trend

Despite complaints by consumers and recent government initiatives, the phenomenon shows little sign of abating. According to research by the British bank Barclays, in August, 8 out of 10 British consumers reported that the practice was hitting their finances. A quarter of them have even started to notice “double-dip shrinkflation”, where products go through two or more rounds of size reductions, without a corresponding price reduction. The top five most frequently cited products impacted are chocolate (57%), crisps (44%), packs of biscuits (41%), snack bars (36%) and sweets (36%).

One of your favourite brands is probably guilty of it. Take the latest Toblerone chocolate bar for example, now a gappier version of its former self. Other well-known products to have taken a cut include Mars and Galaxy chocolate bars, McVities biscuits, Magnum ice creams, Pringles, Lurpark butter and the list goes on.

In spite of its growing use, shrinkflation is not a new trick in the corporate playbook. In times of economic turbulence, manufacturers have consistently turned to this stealthy strategy to maintain profitability without overtly raising prices. For instance, the UK government had already recorded 2,529 price quotes across the UK where the size of the tracked item had shrunk between January 2012 and June 2017. Fast forward to today, as global supply chains deal with unprecedented pressures and generalised hyperinflation, shrinkflation has re-emerged as a silent yet pervasive trend impacting consumers globally.

Consumers left feeling cheated

Shrinkflation often goes unnoticed by consumers until they open the package or start to dig in. In some cases, it comes with a product package renewal – such as an increased divot in the bottom of a jar – further confounding the consumer, who does not immediately realise that there’s less of it.

Consumers hate its perniciousness, feeling cheated and disempowered over their purchases. They have launched a number of petitions and called on supermarkets to follow the lead of French supermarket Carrefour in labelling products hit by shrinkflation. Despite the increased media attention and scrutiny, in a very few cases voluntary actions have been put in place so far from big retailers.

Do companies realise just how bad for business it is? A recent study demonstrated that the majority of consumers consider shrinkflation a dishonest practice, much more unfair than the price increase. Retailers are not exempted from consumer outrage, since they are also considered culpable for it, despite their limited control over the package size reduction, as our preliminary findings suggest.

Grumbles on social media

Our analysis of 4.000 X posts published between January 2022 and January 2024 containing the keywords “#shrinkflation” or “shrinkflation” shows that consumers consider manufacturers responsible for shrinking the quantity of the products, but also attribute responsibility to retailers for not protecting consumers from these new market dynamics.

Consumers can blame the food industry or specific brands, or both. In the case of brands, they often explicitly mention the brand and show images of shrunken packaging. Consumers who blame manufacturers for employing such tactics express feelings of deception or being cheated, especially if this means they get less bang for their buck. Indeed, brand communications about shrinkflation are perceived as deceitful, as they try to convince consumers about the benefits of the packaging reduction:

Of course, size isn’t everything; sometimes fewer ingredients or materials impacts the quality of the product itself. Oreo, for example, has been accused of reducing the layer of cream between cookies without lowering prices.

More unpopular than price rises

These insights are further confirmed by the results of our studies conducted online in the first six months of 2024 involving more than 1,700 consumers from the UK and Italy. Through an online questionnaire, consumers involved via a crowdsourcing platform (i.e., Prolific Academic) were randomly messaged that their favourite supermarket was implementing shrinkflation or raising prices.

The consumers who received our communication on shrinkflation practices showed higher levels of aversion toward the retailer and perceived higher levels of price unfairness (+7.3%) compared to those who received the message communicating price increase. Our findings also show a substantial reduction of trust toward the retailer, dropping by 4.5%, together with a drop in attitude, meaning that consumers have less favourable perceptions toward retailers when they sell downsized products (-4%). Dwindling trust is particularly problematic for retailers, and it might be even more pronounced if shrinkflation is used for a longer period.

Governments respond

Some governments are now cracking down on the practice. For instance, since 1 July 2024 stores in France have been required to display warnings on products that have shrunk in size without a corresponding reduction in price, as Italy followed suit weeks later. In Asia, South Korea’s antitrust regulator has also demanded that food manufacturers and suppliers inform shoppers if they reduce the size of their products or face fines of up to 10 million won ($7,300). US lawmakers, including President Biden, have publicly condemned shrinkflation and is considering new executive actions to crack down on the practice.

Companies aren’t doomed to unpopularity, however. Should they yield to shrinkflation, our research shows that they can maintain trust and minimise backlash by proactively informing consumers.

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Bulk Food Ingredients Market Analysis, Trends, Growth, Research, and Forecast to 2028

The global bulk food ingredients market is projected to reach USD 454.6 billion by 2028 from USD 366.7 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 4.4% during the forecast period in terms of value. The need for packaged ready-to-eat meals like confectionary, biscuits, beverages, and chocolates is one lifestyle element that drives the market for bulk ingredients. The market has been helped by the expansion of food service retail chains and the rise in the number of restaurants and cafés. These businesses buy a substantial amount of food ingredients from wholesalers, including grains, spices, and herbs. The market for bulk food ingredients is expanding due to a variety of factors, including changing lifestyles, the embrace of Western culture, and an expanding labour force. In addition, the preference for tea and coffee over carbonated beverages is anticipated to fuel market expansion. Market participants are releasing several kinds of herbal and ayurvedic teas that are also healthy, raising demand for them in many regions of the world.

Bulk Food Ingredients Market Drivers: Rise in end-use applications

The demand for products that are rich in nutrients is significantly high in Europe and North America due to the increase in consumer awareness. The consumption of products with an extensive nutritional profile would continue to increase as parents prefer opting for food products—such as grains, oilseeds, and nuts, that are estimated to account for a key share in the bulk ingredients market. These products offer nutrition for healthy child development. End-use applications such as bakery & confectionery, snacks & spreads, ready meals, infant formulas, and dairy products are projected to witness significant growth in the next five years, resulting in increased demand for bulk food ingredients.

Food products are processed for various purposes, including the preparation of safer food products by eliminating harmful microorganisms such as bacteria, enhancing the shelf life of products, and increasing convenience. These bulk food ingredients are available in different end user application industries after being processed. Bulk food ingredients account for a major part of the raw materials required by the food processing industry. Hence, the increase in demand for packaged/processed food products is projected to drive the growth of the bulk food ingredients market.

Bulk Food Ingredients Market Opportunities: Rise in demand for natural or clean label products

Healthy, and ‘clean’ food products with fewer additives. Unlike organic, however, the term ‘natural’ remains undefined by legislators. Consumers are opting for cleaner products that contain an absolute minimum of synthetic or chemical additives.

According to the survey conducted by Consumer Reports National Research Center in 2013, two-thirds of the US consumers prefer locally grown products, whereas more than 60% of the population opt for ‘clean’ or ‘natural’ labeled products. As a result of the increase in demand for organic products in the North American and European region, as well as the other parts of the world, there is a significant growth in demand for bulk food ingredients products.

Clean-label products are organic, natural, non-GMO, and minimally processed consumer-friendly products. According to the Clean Label Alliance, it is witnessed that nearly 75% of consumers are willing to pay high prices for clean-label products. The increase in health awareness among consumers is projected to drive the demand for natural and clean-label products, which, in turn, would drive the demand for bulk food ingredients. Consumers are becoming inclined toward clean-label products, as they are becoming more aware of the non-synthetic ingredients and their negative effects. This is projected to encourage the adoption of products and diets with clean-label ingredients.

By application, beverage segment is projected to have fastest growing rate during the forecast period.

There is a growing global demand for a wide variety of beverages, including carbonated drinks, juices, sports drinks, ready-to-drink teas and coffees, functional beverages, and alcoholic beverages. As consumers seek convenience and new taste experiences, the beverage industry is constantly innovating to meet these demands. Consumers are increasingly conscious of their health and wellness, driving the demand for healthier beverage options. This includes beverages with natural ingredients, reduced sugar content, functional additives, and botanical extracts. Bulk food ingredients such as natural sweeteners, fruit extracts, natural Flavors, and plant-based ingredients are essential in developing healthier and more appealing beverage products.

Asia Pacific is dominating the bulk food ingredients market share.

The Asia Pacific region has a large and rapidly growing population. The rising population leads to increased food consumption and drives the demand for bulk food ingredients to meet the growing production needs. As more people enter the middle class and experience higher disposable incomes, there is an increased demand for processed and convenience foods, further boosting the need for bulk ingredients. There is a shift in dietary patterns in the region. Urbanization, changing lifestyles, and Western influences have led to a higher consumption of processed and packaged foods. This trend increases the demand for bulk food ingredients as manufacturers require large quantities of ingredients to meet the growing demand for these convenience products. The region is witnessing rising consumer awareness of health and wellness, leading to a growing demand for natural and organic food products. Bulk food ingredients such as herbs, spices, natural sweeteners, and functional additives align with this consumer preference for clean label and healthier options.

Top Bulk Food Ingredients Companies:

The key players in this include Archer Daniels Midland Company (US), International Flavours & Fragrances Inc. (US), Olam Group (Singapore), Cargill, Incorporated (US), Ingredion  (US), Associated British Foods plc (UK), Tate & Lyle PLC (UK), EHL Ingredients (UK), Batory Foods (US), Graincorp (Australia), Community Foods (UK), McCormick & Company, Inc. (US), The Source Bulk Foods (Australia), Essex Food Ingredients (US), and Subnutra (India). These companies have been focusing on expanding their market presence, enhancing their solutions, and partnering with many channel partners and technology companies to cater to consumers across the globe. The deep roots of these players in the market and their robust offerings are among the major factors that have helped them achieve major sales and revenues in the global bulk food ingredients market.

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The Ultimate Guide to Buying Gold Biscuits in Canada

Gold has always been a symbol of wealth and stability, and in recent years, buying gold has become increasingly popular among Canadians looking to secure their financial future. If you’re considering investing in gold, one option worth exploring is purchasing gold biscuits. These valuable assets offer a convenient and efficient way to invest in gold. buy gold biscuit canada Here’s everything you need to know about buying gold biscuits in Canada.

What Are Gold Biscuits?

Gold biscuits, also known as gold bars or gold ingots, are small, rectangular pieces of pure gold. Unlike gold coins, which may have numismatic value, gold biscuits are primarily valued based on their weight and purity. They come in various sizes, typically ranging from 1 gram to 1 kilogram, making them a flexible choice for investors with different budgets.

Why Buy Gold Biscuits?

Stability and Security: Gold has historically been a safe haven during economic uncertainty. Gold biscuits provide a tangible asset that holds intrinsic value, offering protection against inflation and currency devaluation.

Easy to Store and Transport: Gold biscuits are compact and easy to store. They can be kept in a safe deposit box or a secure home safe, and their portability makes them a practical option for investors.

Liquidity: Gold biscuits are highly liquid. They can be easily bought and sold, making them a flexible investment choice. In Canada, reputable dealers ensure that gold biscuits are readily available for purchase and sale.

How to Buy Gold Biscuits in Canada

When purchasing gold biscuits, it’s crucial to choose a reputable dealer. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you through the process:

Research Dealers: Look for established dealers with a track record of reliability. Websites like Gold Stock Canada offer a wide selection of gold biscuits and provide valuable information to help you make an informed decision.

Check Purity and Weight: Ensure that the gold biscuits you are buying are of high purity, typically 99.9% pure gold. The weight of the biscuit should also be clearly stated and verified.

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Consider Storage Options: Decide whether you will store the gold biscuits yourself or use a secure storage service offered by the dealer.

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Investing in gold biscuits is a smart move for those looking to add a stable, tangible asset to their investment portfolio. By choosing a reputable dealer like Gold Stock Canada, you can ensure that you are making a sound investment in high-quality gold. buy gold biscuit canada Remember to do your research, verify authenticity, and consider your storage options to make the most of your investment in gold biscuits.

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What Is Isomalto-oligosaccharide Syrup(IMO Syrup)?

In recent years, sugar control, fat reduction, and healthy living have become important ingredient trends in baked pastries. Sucrose-free and natural sugar substitutes have gradually attracted attention, and consumers are pursuing healthier sweetness. As a new type of functional sweetener, Isomalto-oligosaccharide syrup is widely used in medical, functional food and food additives industries due to its unique health properties. It is called a new type of biological glycogen in the 21st century. Isomalto-oligosaccharide syrup is a functional oligosaccharide made from high-quality starch (corn or cassava) by enzymatic hydrolysis and refining. It has the characteristics of low sweetness, low calories, good moisture retention, and anti-caries, and is widely used in food, beverages, health products and other fields. Currently, two main types of isomaltose products are on the market: IMO-50 and IMO-90. The content of oligosaccharides in IMO-50 must account for more than 50% of the total dry matter, of which isomaltose, panose, and isomaltotriose account for more than 35% of the total dry matter; IMO-90 requires that the content of IMO is more than 90% and the content of trisaccharides is more than 45%. Wuhu Deli Food Co., Ltd., as a leading syrup manufacturer in China, has been committed to providing consumers with safe, healthy and high-quality products. We have been deeply involved in the field of oligosaccharides for many years, with advanced production equipment, professional technical teams and a complete quality management system. Product characteristics of oligosaccharides Low sweetness -Oligosaccharides are about 40%-50% of sucrose, with a refreshing taste and will not give people a feeling of being too sweet. This makes it more widely used in food and beverages, which can meet the taste needs of different consumers. Low calories- Compared with sucrose, oligosaccharides have lower calories, containing only about 2 kcal per gram. This is an ideal choice for consumers who are concerned about health and weight management. At the same time, the low-calorie characteristics also make oligosaccharide syrup more and more popular in low-sugar and low-fat foods. Good moisture retention-oligosaccharide syrup has good moisture retention, which can keep the moisture of food and beverages and extend their shelf life. In baked goods, oligosaccharide syrup can make bread, cakes and other products softer, moister and taste better. Anti-caries-oligosaccharide syrup cannot be fermented and utilized by bacteria in the mouth, so it has an anti-caries effect. This is a very important advantage for children and teenagers, which can effectively prevent the occurrence of caries. The application range of Isomalto-oligosaccharide syrup is very wide, mainly including the following aspects: Dairy products: yogurt, ice cream, milk powder, etc. Beverages: functional drinks, carbonated drinks, juices, etc. Baked foods: bread, biscuits, cakes, etc. Candy: soft candy, hard candy, etc. Condiments: sauces, seasoning powders, etc. Health food: probiotic food, dietary supplements, etc. At present, our syrup products are exported to Europe, America, Southeast Asia and other countries. Deli foods has been established for over 20 years and has always adhered to quality-oriented standards, providing customers with high-quality syrup products. As a food factory, it can effectively control production costs. Therefore, we can provide customers with reasonable prices, allowing customers to gain an advantage in market competition. We will provide each customer with high-quality products, low prices, fast delivery and professional services for win-win cooperation. If you need other syrups, such as rice syrup, fructose syrup, glucose syrup, etc., Welcome to contact us and request free samples~ Read the full article

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Excelling in Negotiations with Your Wheat Flour Supplier

Negotiation is a crucial skill for any bakery or small business owner, especially when it comes to sourcing essential ingredients like wheat flour. Effective negotiation can significantly impact your bottom line, ensuring that you get the best quality product at the most competitive price. This blog post will guide you through the intricacies of negotiating with your wheat flour supplier, providing you with practical tips and strategies to help you build a successful and sustainable relationship.

Understanding the Wheat Flour Market

The wheat flour market is dynamic and influenced by various factors such as weather conditions, global supply chains, and economic policies. Understanding these factors can give you an edge in negotiations. For instance, the International Grains Council reported that global wheat production in 2023 reached 781 million tonnes, indicating a slight increase from previous years. This increase in supply could potentially lead to lower prices, creating an opportunity for better negotiation terms.

Being aware of market trends and price fluctuations allows you to make informed decisions. Additionally, knowing the different types of wheat flour available, such as whole wheat flour, refined wheat flour, and specialty flours, can help you determine which product best suits your business needs.

Preparing for Negotiations

Preparation is key to successful negotiation. Start by gathering as much information as possible about the wheat flour market and your supplier. Understand their business model, pricing strategy, and any potential challenges they might face. Set clear negotiation goals, such as price reduction, better payment terms, or improved product quality.

One effective way to prepare is by conducting a SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) of your supplier. This will help you identify areas where you can leverage your strengths and address any weaknesses. Additionally, understanding your supplier's perspective can help you tailor your negotiation strategy to meet their needs while achieving your objectives.

FAQ

Q1: What types of flour products does Bagaria Food offer?

Bagaria Food offers various types of flours such as Whole Wheat Flour (Fresh Chakki Atta), Bakery Maida (Refined Wheat Flour), Biscuit Maida, Sujji, and Pasta Sujji. They also produce Wheat Bran, which is consumed by cattle.

Q2: Where does Bagaria Food source its wheat from?

Bagaria Food sources its wheat from specific regions within Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Bihar. The wheat undergoes rigorous lab testing to ensure only the best quality is used in their production processes.

Q3: How is Bagaria Food’s flour produced?

Bagaria Food uses state-of-the-art machinery sourced from Turkey and Switzerland. Their production process involves multi-step cleaning and milling in a clean and hygienic environment to ensure the highest quality flour.

Q4: What quality assurance measures are in place at Bagaria Food?

Bagaria Food's factory is ISO-certified, ensuring that their products remain pure and of high quality. They also have a pest management system in place to maintain a clean and safe production environment.

Conclusion

Mastering the art of negotiation with your wheat flour supplier can significantly impact your bakery or small business's success. By understanding the wheat flour market, preparing effectively, and employing strategic negotiation techniques, you can ensure that you get the best quality product at competitive prices.