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PMMI Foundation gives $5K in student scholarships

The foundation is honoring six students with $5,000 PACK EXPO scholarships.




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PACK EXPO announces technology awards winners

Packaging and processing professionals voted for the best-in-class, never-before-seen innovations at this year’s largest industry show.




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Videojet expands case, carton coding capabilities

Videojet 2380 large character system now employs up to four printheads to print on multiple sides of cases and cartons.




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GNT introduces Exberry paprika emulsion

The brand is expanding possibilities for bright orange shades with clean-label Exberry paprika emulsion.




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Papa Johns taps Jenna Bromberg as chief marketing officer

Bromberg's return to the pizza industry marks a full-circle moment, building on her previous experience as director of core brand marketing at Pizza Hut.




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Fun Friday: HI-CHEW and Menchie's collab, Oprah's Favorite Things pound cake, Pinkbox monthly doughnut

This week's Fun Friday includes a Menchie's and HI-CHEW partnership, Oprah's Favorite Things pound cake, Pinkbox Doughnuts' treat of the month, a Haribo and Adidas sneaker collab, and IT'SUGAR's "Chews-Your-Mix" candy experience.




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Primera debuts LX4000 color label printer

LX4000 uses the same print engine as Primera’s LX910 Color Label Printer, but with the addition of large, individual ink tanks and a reusable thermal inkjet print head.




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Ardent Mills blends tradition with advanced technology

With history dating back more than 150 years, the flour and ingredient provider still innovates with technology like Fortress metal detectors.




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J.M. Smucker opens new Uncrustables facility in Alabama

The thaw-and-eat sandwich brand has grown from a $12 million property to about $800 million in annual sales, according to the company.




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Functional and nutritional ingredients aim to please health-conscious consumers

Consumers increasingly seek products with better-for-you nutritional profiles; the right ingredients can help deliver.




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ADM launches insights tool for sugar reduction trends

On average, 83% of consumers are limiting or avoiding sugars in their diets, but the products of particular concern vary widely.




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Bakers and snack makers seek ovens and proofers with advanced capabilities

When selecting ovens and proofers, labor savings and remote monitoring are at the top of bakers and snack makers lists.




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Kerry Health and Nutrition Institute discloses key 2025 food trends

In Ten Key Health and Nutrition Trends for 2025, the food solutions supplier lays out factors likely to impact consumer behavior and product innovation.




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Hifood wins two Plant-Based Excellence Awards

The two wood-fired pizzas that won the honors were crafted using the ingredients supplier's Proteios textured vegetable protein.




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Remembering Nathan Norris, baking industry legend (1960–2024)

The respected industry leader served the baking field for more than 45 years, most recently as diversity, equity, and inclusion director with Highland Baking Co.




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Preparing snack, bakery items for Thanksgiving

Snack and bakery companies can produce Thanksgiving shortcuts for consumers.




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Sir Jim Walker of Walker's Shortbread's receives American Scottish award

The foundation’s award is intended to salute Sir Walker for both his work in furthering relations between the two countries, and for the company’s U.S. growth.




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Mexican candy Tamalitoz hits U.S. shelves

Started by a Mexican-British couple, the brand aims to mesmerize consumers’ taste buds.




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Guittard debuts dark chocolate mini chips with coconut sugar

The dark chocolate mini chips, available for commercial baking as well as home baking, contain no refined cane sugar.




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Bantam Bagels now available nationwide in foodservice

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




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MECATHERM and ABI LTD join forces to launch MECABAGEL, a production line specially designed for bagels

MECATHERM has joined forces with ABI LTD to launch MECABAGEL, an industrial production solution for bagels that is unmatched on the market.




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Soozy's Grain-Free announces availability of breads and bagels in Whole Foods Market stores nationwide

Soozy’s Grain-Free has officially announced the availability of its bread and bagel product lines.




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New breads from ALDI: L'oven, Simply Nature, lifeGfree brands

ALDI recently introduced a plethora of new breads, including bagels.




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Einstein Bros. Bagels gives reason to celebrate with new Party Bagels

If bagels are having a family reunion, the fun cousin just showed up.




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Sustaining bread category growth during 2021

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




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Food tech startup Better Brand announces plans to launch first low-carb product

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.




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Reichel Foods PRO2snax to the max breakfast line

Reichel Foods has introduced three new breakfast items to its PRO2snax to the max product line.




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St Pierre Brioche Bagels

St Pierre recently introduced Brioche Bagels.




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Unbun Foods Bagels and Sliced Bread

In January 2021, Unbun Foods released new Plain and Everything Bagels and Sliced Bread. 





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Head chef of Blaze Pizza to open new Los Angeles restaurant, Bagel+Slice

Head chef and co-founder of Blaze Pizza, Brad Kent, is opening a brand new restaurant in Highland Park, CA later this fall, Bagel+Slice. 




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Einstein Bros. Bagels Take & Toast line of at-home bagels

Ready-to-toast bagels from Einstein Bros. Bagels offer freshest at-home bagel option on the market.




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Wake-N-Bagel launches new flavor, Raisin-Cinnamon

The mother/daughter duo behind Little Shop of Bagels first launched Wake-N-Bagel at the last Winter Fancy Food Show in 2020, and have brought a new flavor to the line up of their innovative frozen thaw-and-bake bagels.




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Carbonaut debuts Gluten-Free Bagels, U.F. Oat bread, and Gluten-Free Pizza Crust

Carbonaut has introduced 13 new low-carb bread and bakery products in the brand’s first year, including its latest innovations, Gluten-Free Bagels and Gluten-Free Pizza Crust.




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State of the Industry 2022: Fresh bread category stabilizes with segments of growth

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




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BetterBrands expands into U.S. retail stores

Food tech brand on mission to change the way consumers eat and enjoy food.




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CaliBagels, OLD BAY launch Special-Edition OLD BAY Bagel Chips

East meets West for a co-branded innovation, available online beginning this fall.




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Panera Bread refreshes grocery packaging, expands suite of products

Panera products at grocery now have new look, feel for elevated presentation.




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Philadelphia Cream Cheese addresses New York's bagel tax with the debut of its 'Tax-Free Bagel'

This tax season, fans can enjoy the limited-edition unsliced bagel filled with Philly cream cheese, created in partnership with NYC’s iconic H&H Bagels.




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Thomas’ broadens breakfast bagel offerings with two item additions

The Bimbo brand has introduced Everything Mini Bagels and Keto Bagel Thins.




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BetterBrand expands its Better Bagel product offerings with two flavors

The producer has introduced The Pretzel and The Sesame flavors to the low-carb line.






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State of the Industry 2023: Consumers buying bread for in-home enjoyment

As recovery from the pandemic continues, U.S. consumers are slowly making their way back to the real world—which includes dining out at restaurants with friends and family and grabbing lunch at fast-food and quick-serve eateries near the office.




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Thomas' Breads announces return of seasonal limited-edition Pumpkin Spice English Muffins, Bagels, Swirl Bread

The suggested retail prices are $5.29 for a six-pack of English muffins, $4.99 for a five-pack of bagels, and $4.79 for a loaf of swirl bread. 




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Original Sunshine launches gluten-free, New York-style bagels

The line aims to bring gluten-free bagels with authentic taste to foodservice customers.




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BetterBrand gets into the swing of fall things with Pumpkin Spice Better Bagel

The limited-edition bakery product marks the brand’s latest low-carb product launch.




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Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Milk Bar debut first-ever Red Velvet Philly Bagel Bomb

The Red Velvet Philly Bagel Bomb features a lightly sweetened Philly cream cheese core with chocolate, wrapped with red velvet bagel dough and served warm. 





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BetterBrand launches limited-edition Zedd x Jalapeno Cheddar Better Bagel

The low-carb producer has partnered with the Grammy-winning DJ on its new flavor.




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Fun Friday: Philadelphia 'bagel wholes,' bibigo Checkout Karaoke, Peeps shoes, most popular pizza chains by state

This week's Fun Friday includes a bagel with no holes, the most popular pizza chains by state, and more.




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Flowers Foods debuts 11 new products

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.




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Bagel sales hold steady as BFY brands deepen connections

Bagels continue to tempt consumers, with better-for-you versions attracting attention and dollars.




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KPM Analytics adds three models to its SpectraStar NIR Analyzer Series

KPM Analytics has announced three new instrument configurations for its Unity Scientific SpectraStar product line.