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Cold chain solutions adapt to meet companies’ needs

The cold chain is essential for snack and bakery companies that produce perishable products, as the temperature of these products must be monitored throughout the distribution process.




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Fortress Technology's gravity metal detectors add tighter food security layer

 Fortress Technology has made several recent enhancements to its Stealth Gravity Metal Detector.




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Squadle Sense releases remote temperature monitoring system

Leveraging LoRaWAN technology, Remote Temperature Monitoring penetrates solid objects like refrigerators and freezers, then uploads temperature data to Digital Checklists.




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Food Safety Summit gathers in-person for the first time since 2019

Save the date for the 25th annual Summit scheduled for May 8–11, 2023 in Rosemont, IL.




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Carrot cake squares recalled due to undeclared walnuts

Leonard Novelty Bakery announced today a recall involving Carrot Cake Squares sold in its bakery departments due to undeclared walnuts.




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Key Technology launches FM Alert with Artificial Intelligence

The new tool captures and saves digital images of critical foreign material contaminants that the sorter detects and rejects from the product stream.




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Sanitary design of equipment matters in terms of safety and the bottom line

Maintaining sanitary conditions is at the top of the priority list in the food processing industry.




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AIB International releases updated consolidated standards for inspection

AIB International's globally recognized Consolidated Standards for Inspections have been updated to incorporate the latest industry best practices, new regulations, and food safety requirements and will be released on July 25.




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ServSafe releases free content for National Food Safety Month

For National Food Safety Month (NFSM), ServSafe’s goal is to help everyone—from frontline food handlers to executives—focus on the skills and knowledge that create a culture of food safety.




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Spiroflow, Cablevey combine portfolios to offer clean-in-place options

Spiroflow will now be offering the full range of Cablevey tubular drag conveyors in its product portfolio.




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AIB International launches food safety, sanitation online course

With this new training program, designed by instructional experts and based on neuroscience principles for adult learning, mid-level managers in the food supply chain can strengthen their knowledge in an easy-to-follow, modular format. 




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Food safety strategies for snack and bakery companies

Companies should make a plan to ensure cleanliness, standard operating procedures of facilities.




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New online courses fuel staff training for snack, bakery companies

Snack, bakery industry personnel are constantly learning.




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Guardian Technology by Energis announces pathogen reduction milestone in wheat tempering

Validated 3rd party study confirms an average 5.40 log reduction of pathogens in wheat temper with the Guardian System.




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Food Safety Summit delivers opportunity to collaborate on top-priority challenges

The May 8–11 event connects snack and bakery professionals with safety solutions.




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Nestlé turns to Tomra food sorting technology for product safety

The producer’s frozen pizza brands utilize the supplier’s Smart Sort technology in production.




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Food Safety Summit’s 25th annual edition kicks off this week

Taking place in Rosemont, IL, the event will also stream select sessions online.




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Food Safety Summit experts get to the root of costly, recurring problems

Speakers from J&J Snack Foods, Cargill, and the FDA outlined root cause analysis.




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Food Safety Summit gathers thousands of attendees online and in person

The 2023 event drew 2,700 food professionals, policymakers, and other stakeholders.




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Kiwa Group names Alfoso Capuchino VP of certification at ASI

The food safety specialist has added the 20-year food industry veteran to its staff.




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ABA opens 2024 Safety Recognition Program applications

The American Bakers Association program salutes safety practices and awareness.




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Inspection and detection tech tackles labor, safety concerns

Like all types of food operations, snack food, and wholesale bakery plants need to monitor and maintain quality control, which prompts the need for inspection and detection equipment and technology to ensure that particles of glass, stone, and other contaminants don’t inadvertently get mixed into their formulations.




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Food Safety Summit aims at protecting products, consumers, and reputations

The 2024 event programming aims at maintaining safety in processing environments 




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PTNPA Operations & Technical Food Safety Forum 2024 registration open

The Peanut and Tree Nut Processors Association event features targeted education.




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BEAG debuts interactive training course

Bakery Equipment Assessment Group (BEAG), an authority in the assessment and certification of bakery equipment, has announced the new Certified Internal Equipment Evaluator Online Training Course.




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Essentials for ensuring bakery checkweighing compliance

Efficient weight controls and checkweighing systems on bakery production lines are integral to meeting consumer expectations and ensuring compliance with net weight regulations.




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GS1 webinar series to showcase traceability best practices

Global Food Traceability Center's Blake Harris to share traceability best practices as part of GS1 Supply Chain webinar series.




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Tastykake St. Patrick's Day Snowballs

Tastykake has released its limited time St. Patrick’s Day Snowballs. 




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Hostess Brands debuts new corporate identity

Hostess Brands, Inc., a  sweet snacking company, announced as part of its recent successful Investor Day presentation that it has redesigned and modernized its corporate brand identity in collaboration with New York-based brand design agency CBX.




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Tastykake debuts Sonic the Hedgehog 2 collaboration

Tastykake has teamed up with Sonic the Hedgehog 2 to unveil all-new packaging.




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Tastykake Easter limited time offerings

Tastykake has released its limited time Easter offerings for 2022.




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Hostess Brands joins children's food and beverage advertising initiative with pledge to not advertise to children

Company commits to not engage in advertising primarily directed to children under age 13.




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Hostess Brands, Inc. announces strong first quarter 2022 financial results

Strong consumer demand drives 25% organic net revenue growth, raises 2022 full year guidance.




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Tastykake debuts limited-time USO products

Tastykake has recently debuted its limited-time USO products, available in stores through mid-September.




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Tastykake releases summer products

Tastykake is sweetening the season, as it has released its limited-time summer products, available on shelves now until July 30.




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Tastykake releases football-themed snacks

Tastykake will bring back its themed on-the-go packaging for football season.




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Hostess launches four holiday-inspired snacks

New products include Holiday HoHos and CupCakes, Mint Chocolate Flavored Twinkies, and Hot Chocolate & Marshmallow Flavored Donettes.





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Tastykake releases Christmas products

Products now available until December 17.




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Hostess introduces Kazbars multi-layered bakery treats

The Chocolate Caramel and Triple Chocolate cakes draw inspiration from candy bar flavors and textures.




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Little Debbie launches Strawberry Swiss Rolls snack cakes

The bakery brand will be rolling out the new variety of its popular cakes in March 2023.




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Snack cakes category grows by leaps and bounds

The snack cakes and loaves sector showed great promise over the last 12 months, presumably because consumers are now out and about more, and they want individual servings or on-the-go bakery snacks to fit their busy lifestyles.




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LesserEvil repeats Disney collaboration with Toy Story Lil’ Puffs snack collection

The better-for-you brand’s newest products celebrate Disney’s 100th anniversary.




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Little Debbie debuts Pumpkin Spice Mini Donuts, Big Pack Fall Party Cakes

The items join the McKee Foods brand’s lineup of fall seasonal bakery treats.




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Oreo Gluten-Free Golden cookies, two other brand items to debut in January

The Mondelēz International brand has announced the trio of treats ahead of the new year.




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McKee Foods brand Drake's introduces Boston Creme Yodels snack cakes

The items feature golden cake filled with creme and covered in dark fudge icing.




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Hostess releases new and returning baked snacks for Valentine’s Day

The quartet of treats comes in heart-bedecked packaging for seasonal snacking.




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Hostess releases new Meltamors mini cakes

The latest Hostess cake creation will be available in two Hostess fan-favorite flavors: Double Chocolate and Chocolate Creamy Caramel.




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State of the Industry 2024: Bakery snacks offer small indulgences

Consumers are still looking for indulgences, despite the fact that many products now have health halos. However, in our current era of “little treat culture,” the bakery snacks category—aka smaller servings of snack cakes and pies—continue to be popular.




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Hostess partners with Dude Dad on mystery Twinkies

The bakery brand and Instagram influencer collaborated on the secret flavor.




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Little Debbie unwraps two new holiday treats

The McKee Foods brand’s 2024 Christmas lineup includes a pair of new items and several returning products.