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Poppy Hand-Crafted Popcorn celebrates its 10th anniversary with new flavors, packaging

The ready-to-eat popcorn brand is unveiling its makeover and flavors this month.




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Be Happy Snacks launches single-serve bags

The popcorn brand created by the "First Family of TikTok" continues the summer fun with new single-serve size and exciting theme park giveaway.




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Bell Flavors & Fragrances to spotlight 'newstalgic,' health-forward menu at SupplySide West

Global flavors and fragrances company inspires industry to lean into flavor trends at upcoming show in Las Vegas from October 23–27.




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Almond Board of California hires Charice Grace as manager, trade marketing and stewardship

The Almond Board of California (ABC) welcomes Charice Grace to the organization as new manager of trade marketing and stewardship.




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Case Study: Tomra 5C gives hazelnut producer a competitive advantage targeting high-quality export markets

Gürsoy, one of Turkey's most established hazelnut producers, is the first company in that country to harness the TOMRA 5C’s sorting technologies. 




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Once Again acquires organic almond processor

The purchase allows Once Again to increase efficiencies and reduce environmental impact for its West Coast industrial customers seeking high-quality ingredients for baked goods, bars, and more.




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Cheddies Crackers treats regenerative snack brand to a packaging makeover

The organic snacks also has its sights set on increased national distribution.




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Bell Flavors & Fragrances unveils Bell Technology and Innovation Center

The new BTIC is located at the company's headquarters facility in Northbrook, IL




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T. Hasegawa launches Boostract flavor modifier to help mitigate tomato shortages

The ingredient aims to help producers amplify tomato flavor in response to shortages.




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Bell Flavors and Fragrances offers a glimpse into hot snack and bakery trends

Food trends for 2024 focus on adventurous eating, sustainable snacking, and more. 




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Eriez announces managing director for Eriez-Germany

Eriez President and CEO Lukas Guenthardt has announced the company has selected Eric Adams to serve as managing director for the company’s newly established Eriez Deutschland GmbH, based in Recklinghausen, Germany.




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Bell Flavors & Fragrances announces new roles, strategic promotions at its Northbrook location

Bell Flavors & Fragrances recently announced one new role and several promotions at its headquarters in Northbrook, IL.




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Case Study: ProMach collaboration leads to optimized end-of-line packaging system for Snak King

Snak King looks to optimize its efficiency in throughput, while also seeking to alleviate labor shortages at its manufacturing facility in Freeport, Illinois.





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Case Study: How St-Méthode Bakery digitalized its management and cultivated collaboration with UTrakk

St-Méthode Bakery has chosen the UTrakk platform to empower its managers in the application of good management practices, including coaching and active supervision tours.




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Case Study: 'Wonky' bread well-wrapped in new compostable bags

The UK’s first “wonky” bread box required an an eco-friendly bag, and Earth & Wheat found the ideal solution in the form of a home-compostable bag supplied by KM Packaging.




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Case Study: Hudson Bread increases productivity, improves packing quality with smart packaging technology

To meet the needs of its growing business, Hudson Bread turned to Niverplast for its expertise in packaging automation for the bakery industry—specifically, a bag-in-box solution for its frozen artisan bread packaging line. 




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Corn Nuts roasting and packaging facility harnesses the power of the sun

The Hormel-owned snack brand has installed solar panels to boosts its sustainability.




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Philadelphia cream cheese debuts handbag made of cheesecake

The cream cheese brand transforms America’s favorite holiday dessert into this season’s “it” gift.




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Sutherland Packaging installs high-speed HP digital press

The snack and bakery packaging company has installed an HP Pagewide C550 unit.




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Triangle Packaging Company celebrates reaching 100-year mark

The snack and bakery packaging tech provider is a founding member of PMMI.




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Great American Packaging debuts OneEarth packaging product line

The flexible packaging product line is focused on meeting consumer demand for a healthier, more sustainable future with No PFAS Added, Compostable, and Recyclable packaging options.




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Theegarten-Pactec to present packaging solutions at iba 2023

The supplier develops and manufactures tailor-made packaging machines for small-sized confectionery and snacks, used by manufacturers around the globe. 




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Automated packaging tech helps streamline snack and bakery operations

Bakery and snack producers are creating a wide range of products to meet consumer demand; they also are being called on to do more with less.




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PACK EXPO Las Vegas spotlights packaging, processing advances for snack and bakery

When shopping for packaging materials and technology, a snack or bakery pro can’t just drive down to the nearest mall or log onto Amazon to have something delivered to their front door. 




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Theegarten-Pactec to present packaging solutions for confectionery industry at ProSweets Cologne

At Stand G020 H029 in Hall 10.1, the Dresden-based company will be showcasing its FPH5 flow-wrapping machine, which will demonstrate how sugar-coated chewing gum is packaged at a speed of 4,000 products/minute.




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UK's KP Snacks reduces packaging tonnage, use of plastic

Company announces additional investment in flow wrap equipment to reduce plastic packaging across three of its popular brands.




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FPA reveals winners of student packaging design challenge

This year’s first winner was a team of students from the University of Wisconsin–Stout, and the second-place winner was a team of students from the California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly).




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PACK EXPO 2024 delivers access to packaging and processing advances

PACK EXPO 2024 offers snack and bakery pros the chance to dive into the latest packaging and processing solutions




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Packaging solutions help snack company crack into long-term success: case study

John B. Sanfilippo & Son, in business for more than a century, relies upon the company's packaging technology in its nut processing and packaging operations.




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Packaging innovation can cut snack and bakery labor costs

Snack and bakery producers can harness advanced packaging tech to save costs and streamline operations.




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Fats and oils continue to weigh on consumers' packaged food choices amid pandemic pressures

Much has changed in consumers’ buying behaviors regarding foods, but their attention to the fats and oils in the packaged foods they purchase remains consistent, according to Cargill’s most recent FATitudes survey, conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic.




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Cargill, Frontline International partner to bring automated cooking oil management system to the foodservice industry

Recognizing that proper cooking oil management plays a critical role in achieving both objectives, Cargill has joined with Frontline International to develop the Kitchen Controller end-to-end, automated oil management system.




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Eaglestone Equipment TrackIQ Sorting Conveyor

Eaglestone Equipment, a custom manufacturer of industrial processing equipment, recently introduced the TrackIQ Sorting Conveyor.




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Dorner AquaGard Low Profile Sanitary Conveyor

Dorner’s new AquaGard Low Profile (LP) conveyor is designed to fit in tight spaces, making it the ideal sanitary conveyor for dry or wipedown applications within the packaging, pharmaceutical, confectionary, bakery, and other packaged food industries. 




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Eaglestone Equipment constant turn horizontal food conveyor

Eaglestone Equipment, a custom manufacturer of industrial food processing equipment, offers the 1150 Fabric Constant Turn Conveyor to help food processors speed up production lines and keep products moving efficiently through manufacturing lines. 




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Dorner releases iDrive 2 permanent magnet motor

For customers looking to reduce their sanitary conveyor system’s power consumption by as much as 55%, the new iDrive2 permanent magnet motor for Dorner’s AquaPruf conveyor is a great option.




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Bell Flavors & Fragrances to release alcohol-inspired flavor menu at Regional IFT Roadshow

The global flavors and fragrances company aims to inspire the science of food community with "sippable" flavors for food and beverage innovation.




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Tagatose earns NutraStrong Prebiotic Verified certification

Bonumose, Inc., a producer of tagatose, and ASR Group, its distributor, announced that tagatose is also the first ingredient to earn this prebiotic certification.




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Kazoo Snacks releases new packaging, announces nationwide distribution at Sprouts

Beginning in April, the company's eco-friendly tortilla chips will hit shelves in Sprouts' Innovation Centers.




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Takis fuels sweet heat trend with debut of Dragon Sweet Chili tortilla chips

Brand dives into sweet and spicy snack sphere with introduction of sweet chili-flavored rolled tortilla chips.




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MGP names regional manager for ingredients sales

Bruce Gubser joins the Kansas-based supplier of premium distilled spirits and specialty wheat proteins and starches as east central regional sales manager for ingredients.




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CVS launches Well Market BFY foods and beverages

The private-label line features a range of nutritious yet tempting snack options.




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Sola launches breads and bagels at Whole Foods Market

The bread brand is aimed at the BFY market with zero added sugar, non-GMO ingredients, and high fiber content.




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Niagara Fiber acquires Allied Blending

Niagara Fiber LLC, a global supplier of insoluble fiber products, acquires Allied Blending and Ingredients Inc., a provider of fiber- and starch-based proprietary products and mixes.




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Nu-Tek Food Science agrees with Barentz Europe to distribute potassium chloride

The Minnetonka, Minn.-based food solutions and potassium chloride supplier strikes a deal with Barentz Europe B.V., which is present in 26 countries in Europe, to distribute its Advanced Formula potassium chloride to food manufacturers in Europe. Nu-Tek says that governments in the U.K. and the Netherlands are close to making mandatory rules regarding sodium levels in food products with the aim to reduce high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease.




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Nu-Tek signs South American distribution agreement with Tovani Benzaquen Ingredients

Nu-Tek Food Science, Minnetonka, Minn., has signed an agreement with Tovani Benzaquen Ingredients, Sao Paulo, to distribute Nu-Tek Salt Advanced Formula Potassium Chloride to food manufacturers in Brazil.




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IFT 2013 hopes to wow Chicago

The show will again offer the industry’s largest collection of food ingredients, equipment, packaging and service, with more than 1,000 exhibitors gathered under one roof.




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Mixed bag of ingredients

From inclusions and replacers to pre-mixes and dough conditioners, bakers and snack manufacturers have plenty of ingredients from which to choose when creating products to meet consumer demand for healthful, clean-label foods and increasing government mandates.




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Maria and Ricardo’s Tortillas gives its product packaging a makeover

The new design is intended to give the bakery product line a more ‘festive’ feel.




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Amy's Kitchen unveils refreshed packaging, family size entrées

Convenient and organic meals offer a hassle-free alternative to dining out, takeout, or hours spent in the kitchen.