Hostess reintroduces fan-favorite seasonal snacks and new Halloween packs to level up trick-or-treating.

Quest Nutrition has launched its Quest Bake Shop line, featuring Chocolate Brownies, Blueberry Muffins, and Chocolate Chip Muffins.

From cakes and pastries to deals for Rewards members, there are no tricks, only treats at Paris Baguette this October.

Dunkin’ is dropping an all-new Halloween menu, including a reimagined Spider Donut and the brand’s Halloween Munchkins Bucket with new Munchkins covered in sprinkles.

Albertsons Companies is introducing its private label lineup of Halloween-inspired treats, including from its newly launched Overjoyed brand.

The ingredients innovator in the bakery, sweet goods, and chocolate industry hosted its annual Taste Tomorrow conference in Austin this week.

The latest 600-gallon ROSS VersaMix Model VM-600 is capable of high speed subsurface powder induction with proprietary ROSS Solids/Liquid Injection Manifold (SLIM). 

Looking to eliminate lumping when dispersing and dissolving powdered pectin? Try the Alfa Laval Hybrid Powder Mixer (HPM) before you invest in a new powder mixer.

Process equipment manufacturer Gericke USA, Somerset, NJ, has introduced the Multiflux GMS Laboratory Mixer.

Bakery snacks, including key segments like pastries, doughnuts, muffins, snack cakes and more, remain a staple in Americans' snacking routines. Whether shoppers are looking for an indulgent snack or a better-for-you item, there's something for everyone.

Tree Top has announced the addition of a new fruit ingredient to its extensive plant-based portfolio: Drum Dried Pumpkin Flake Powder.

The study found that carbohydrates and polyphenols in prunes act as prebiotics and help restore bone health.

While there are many ways to enjoy snacking on prunes, Sunsweet created these new products to deliver on the increased consumer demand for better-for-you snacks.

Bantam Bagels—NYC's favorite mini stuffed bagels—are now available for foodservice sales nationwide, through all distributors.

Category analysis for fresh bread products like breads, buns, rolls, bagels, and English muffins, including sales data and product development strategies.

Better Brand, Inc., a food tech startup, has announced plans to launch its first product, The Better Bagel—turning one of the most carb-heavy foods into the carb equivalent of ½ of an orange, or 1/5th of a banana.

State of the Industry analysis of the fresh bread category, including sandwich and loaf bread products, bagels, and English muffins.

The varied innovations include protein bars, smaller-sized loaves, breakfast items, flatbreads, and a new keto bun, among others, reflecting the company’s ongoing commitment to developing new and differentiated products across its portfolio.

State of the Industry analysis of the fresh bread category, including coverage of loaf and sandwich breads, artisan breads, bagels, and English muffins.

Tortillas, always one of the most versatile breads, had extra mileage to accomplish this past year: consumers wanted better-for-you options for their tacos, flautas, and fajitas. They also wanted these to be easily accessible at their local grocery stores so that they could cook at home during the pandemic.

International Molasses (IM) has introduced CaneRite Panela, an all-natural, free-flowing powder sweetener made from the freshly squeezed juice of the entire sugar cane plant.

Bonumose, Inc. has announced the achievement of regulatory and food application milestones in the U.S. and Canada for the low-glycemic, rare sugar tagatose.

In response to continued consumer demand for label-friendly ingredients, Cargill has expanded its processing capabilities of its sweetener plant in Cikande, Indonesia, to more than double the company’s production capacity for organic, non-GMO tapioca syrup.

The launch capitalizes on rising trends in brownie consumption and gluten-free treats.

The company’s goal was to create a treat with the same appearance, taste, and texture profile as its original brownie recipe.

Using advanced technology, a cross-functional operational strategy and effective collaboration tools, Blue Diamond’s ‘dream plant,’ a multimillion-dollar almond-processing facility in Turlock, CA, is a reality. The nearly 200,000-sq.-ft. site sets new standards of excellence for food safety, processing and building innovation. 

Going for LEED Silver certification, Blue Diamond Growers’ new, state-of-the-art almond production plant in Turlock, CA, features nearly 200,000 sq. ft. of sophisticated almond technology, setting new standards of excellence for food safety, processing and building innovation. 

Demand for chocolate in snack and bakery items is driven by two core consumers: Luxury seekers; and healthy snack eaters who both share a common desire for great-tasting chocolate produced in a sustainable fashion. 

The California Fig Powerball was created as a snack to take on the go, a quick bite that will provide a burst of energy that also delivers sound nutrition.

In the wake of strong demand for Donkey Chips, the company needed new equipment to significantly increase production of its line of tortilla chips. Here's how they did it.

Sized for little hands, Zbar Halloween Minis are available in a 20-ct chocolate chip flavor.

Kellanova has rereleased a slew of seasonal products for autumn and Halloween.

I recently met with one of the most actively engaged and supportive members of the American Bakers Association (ABA) and their senior management team. They asked me to provide a market and Washington update.

Tool Tips—February 2019

We do gas and electric water heaters for lots of residential customers. 

When installing a shower arm or hand held hose wall elbow, thread a ½" coupling onto the male ends and select the appropriate size pipe nipple to use as a lever.

I have been reading a lot of tips about setting toilet bowls. 

BNP Media Plumbing Group Multimedia Editor Nadia Askar recently sat down with Michael Whiteside, president and owner of Chicago-based MIFAB.

There has been a lot of private equity activity in the service trades since the COVID-19 lockdowns. Suddenly, boring old businesses gained monetary sex appeal when they were declared essential and could continue making money while many other local businesses were effectively shuttered. This has led to a land rush for good service contracting businesses and many plumbers have grabbed the brass ring while the grabbing was seen as good.

A product with a "Made in America" label is not necessarily made in the United States. It could be made in Canada or Mexico. Do you want products made in America or the USA?

Plumbing contractors are not known for their marketing prowess, yet marketing can drive more calls. The simplest marketing might be the sales promotion. Here are the steps.

Here are 46 business proverbs or truths that apply to the plumbing profession, presented in no particular order. Accompanying each is a question every plumbing company owner should ask about his company.

Should you hire apprentices instead of journeymen and master plumbers? Some contractors are finding more long-term success by building their team from the ground up.

The trends that shape our industry are changing at a faster pace than ever before.

Two-way texting, when a customer can proactively text your business and receive a response or have an entire digital conversation, offers a way to bolster client communication and as a result, satisfaction.

The future for young women in this industry is now as bright as anyone wants it to be. If a young woman wants to work her way all the way up to the C-suite, the opportunities are there, and that is so exciting to see.

AI is the cornerstone of innovation in home services, but its true essence is diverse and multifaceted. Bloomberg predicts AI will affect 40% of global job roles. AI's ripple effects will be consequential for paid and organic search.

Every year during May, the International Code Council holds its Building Safety Month campaign to help raise awareness about the importance of building safety and educate the public on how to ensure their communities are resilient and sustainable.

The skilled trades industry is evolving as more Gen Z workers choose trades over college. Efforts to obtain certifications through learning modules and hands-on training are becoming integrated into daily work routines, helping tradespeople build long-lasting careers and enabling businesses to succeed.