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Barry Callebaut guide outlines consumer cookie trends

According to the report, consumers are hungry for cookies with innovative flavors and appealing appearance.




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Nassau Candy debuts Holiday Collection

This year’s holiday rollout from Nassau Candy’s manufactured brands offers gifting possibilities for every category, including Hanukkah.




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Videojet introduces 3350 Series lasers for marking on flexible film bags, pouches

In addition to marking on glass and hard plastics, the lasers can deliver high-resolution, permanent codes on flexible film, foil, labels, paperboard, and other packaging.




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Fresh Bellies fuels kids with snacks that are simple, not sugary

The line of minimally processed snacks features healthy ingredients and savory flavors.




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Consolidated Packaging Group flat-bottom, stand-up pouches

Consolidated Packaging Group (CPG) has introduced their new flat-bottom, stand-up pouches, which complement their extensive product line




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Tips for truck fleet utilization and driver safety during COVID-19 pandemic

The transport of food and health/sanitary items such as cleaning supplies and paper towels have placed significant strains on the supply chain. Food distributors have to scrutinize significant preventative measures needed to ensure the health and safety of customers, drivers, and everyone that is in contact with goods that are transported and delivered.




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Exclusive interview: Q&A with Routific on SMBs during COVID-19

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery recently was able to talk to Marc Kuo, CEO and co-founder, Routific, about SMBs and non-traditional delivery methods during the COVID-19 pandemic.




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Recent challenges provide opportunity for bakery delivery fleets to expand knowledge

If there’s one thing the last few months have shown us, it’s that business-as-usual can be uprooted without warning.




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Sidel introduces robotic/cobotic palletizing unit

The secondary packaging machine is suitable for snack, bakery, and other applications.




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Supernatural debuts holiday lineup of gingerbread houses, Hanukkah cookies, and more

Supernatural teamed up with King Arthur Baking Company and Vital Farms to launch ten brand-new kits for baking festive treats like gingerbread houses, Hanukkah sugar cookies, buttermilk doughnuts, themed sprinkle sets, and more.




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Magic the Gathering with a side of pancakes: IHOP releases-mana inspired flavors

Gamers and friends were invited to play atop Magic-themed playmats and taste-test the IHOP's new mana inspired pancake partnership, on the house.




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Poppy Handcrafted Popcorn bursts onto Whole Foods shelves in Florida

The all-natural popcorn snacks are now available at stores in the Sunshine State.




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Frito-Lay brands release limited-time holiday offerings

Frito-Lay brands releasing new holiday snacks include Cheetos, Smartfood, Quaker, Cap'n Crunch, and Rold Gold.




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Batory Foods acquires ingredients distributor, logistics provider Tri-State Cos.

Acquisition enhances Batory Foods’ logistical efficiency with the addition of strategically located cold storage warehouse.




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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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California Walnut Board launches D2C marketing campaign for the holidays

The ad campaign embraces tradition while showcasing the many flavorful ways to use walnuts beyond celebrated recipes.




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Cheez-It, Hidden Ranch introduce ranch-flavored crackers

Cheez-It is answering the pleas of its ranch-obsessed fans with the new collaboration.




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TricorBraun appoints senior vice president and general counsel

Global packaging business TricorBraun has appointed Susan Bergethon as senior vice president and general counsel, effective immediately.




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Case Study: Selectum and Bühler create innovative, healthy, carbon dioxide-neutral snack

Austrian start-up Selectum and Swiss technology group Bühler have jointly created a new, healthy snack category: small, crunchy wafer pillows with a creamy dip inside.




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Case Study: Bimbo QSR selects TraceGains to identify alternate ingredient suppliers, improve new product development

Bimbo QSR has selected TraceGains as its system of choice to automate supply chain operations.




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Case Study: Heidelberg Bread protects its brand with inspection tech

An equipment update is helping to bring the artisan bread company into the modern age.





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tna Solutions aids Mister Bee Potato Chips in increasing production capacity by 400%

tna completely redesigned and optimized the company’s manufacturing site in Parkersburg, West Virginia, achieving a 400% capacity increase. 




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The Cheesecake Factory sweetens the holidays with Peppermint Bark Cheesecake

To celebrate the holiday season, The Cheesecake Factory welcomes back its festive Peppermint Bark Cheesecake. 




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Philadelphia Cheesecake Crumble individual-serve cheesecakes

New Philadelphia Cheesecake Crumble are available in packs of two, convenient single-serve cups at retailers nationwide with a suggested retail price of $3.99.




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Junior's Oreo Cheesecakes launch in supermarkets nationwide

Junior's announced that its new Oreo Cheesecake, a partnership with Mondelēz, the maker of Oreos, is now on the shelves in grocery stores across the country.




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The Cheesecake Factory sweetens the season with new holiday cheesecake flavor

New Peppermint Stick Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake debuts just in time for the holidays.




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Bridor introduces five new vegan, globally-inspired breads for foodservice

Bridor, a global company dedicated to sharing the bakery cultures of the world, has expanded its Specialty Food portfolio with the launch of a new bread line.




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Little Northern Bakehouse Sweet Hawaiian Wide Slice bread

Maker of gluten-free and plant-based breads and bakery products, Little Northern Bakehouse is debuting Sweet Hawaiian Wide Slide bread which adds flavorful variety to their top-selling line of full-size loaves.




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Pepperidge Farm Pumpkin Spice products return

The brand is bringing its Milano Pumpkin Spice Cookies and Pepperidge Farm Pumpkin Spice Swirl Bread back to shelves this fall.




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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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Supplier perspectives: Functional fat considerations for pastries

Fat ingredients play multiple roles in sweet goods like pastries.




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Fats and oils provide functionality, nutrition, and sustainability

Fat and oils are important functional ingredients that can also impact the nutritional profile in snack and bakery products. 




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Belt Technologies aids Cal State Long Beach engineering students

Originating as early as 8000 to 5000 BC in Mesoamerica, and adopted by Aztec and Mayan civilizations and then Mexican and Guatemalan cultures, tamales are enjoyed for their portability and versatility.




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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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GNT's oil-soluble paprika provides opportunities for a broad range of applications

With cost-effective low usage levels and high stability performance, this kosher, vegan, and halal-certified shade can be used in snack seasonings, bakery products, frostings and decorative coatings, breadings, and more.




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Puratos launches Sapore Lavida active sourdough

The Sapore Lavida launch marks the beginning of long-term reg-ag partnerships for Puratos.




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Functional oxidation in bread making

Bakers need flexible techniques for maximizing flour potential while retaining necessary process tolerance.




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SOMOS launches at retailers nationwide

SOMOS is now available at retailers nationwide including select Albertsons, Sprout's, Kroger, Meijer, and more.




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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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Chipoys set to continue nationwide retail expansion

Launched last year in convenience stores across the U.S. and Europe, Chipoys is now setting its sights on continued nationwide expansion as it grows in popularity and adds to its product offerings.




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Clean-label hydrocolloids

TIC Gums now offers clean-label texture and stabilization options for food manufacturers looking to meet specific labeling requirements.




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Functional ingredients provide benefits, solve clean-label challenges

Formulating products with the ever-increasing demands of today’s marketplace is no easy task.




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Functional ingredients provide multiple benefits to snacks and baked goods

Fats, oils, starches, fiber, dough conditioners and texturizers all serve critical functional roles in snacks and baked goods, particularly maintaining the quality of the product throughout the desired shelf life. As consumers demand cleaner labels, more health-and-wellness benefits and better sustainability, product developers face a wide range of functional ingredient challenges.




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Thinking outside of the pizza box

To pizza and flatbread manufacturers, the secret to a great product goes way beyond the sauce. So what are the trends?




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Little Lady Foods announces new president/CEO

Rick Anderson is named president of the Elk Grove Village, IL, contract manufacturer of custom-made frozen food products.




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Genio Della Pizza debuts Pepperoni Pizza nationwide

Genio’s Uncured Pepperoni Pizza is handmade in Italy using ingredients such as locally grown tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, hand torn Ligurian basil, and uncured pepperoni.




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Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream founder debuts better-for-you bars

The bars, composed of over 12 unique plants, at least six super fibers, and one fermented fiber, are designed to create and maintain a balanced microbiome and utilize upcycled fruit trimmings to create a healthy and sustainable product.




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Yogurt-based mixes show the lighter side of breakfast

Heavenly Waffles aims to give morning meals tastier BFY options.




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SkinnyDipped CEO talks about the lighter side of snacking

The brand aims for the sweet spot between better-for-you and indulgence.




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Bay State Milling buys T.J. Harkins Inc. and subsidiaries

The Quincy, Mass.-based flour and grain-based products provider says it’s acquiring T.J. Harkins Basic Commodity Brokers Inc. and subsidiaries, a supplier of natural, nutritious and flavorful ingredients for grain-based foods. Harkins also supplies sesame and edible seeds, sweet spices, ancient grains, specialty grain flours and grain blends.