Festo AX, a new machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) software platform, ensures maximum uptime, product quality, and energy efficiency in a host of applications.

Technology replaces error-prone manual record keeping and monitors energy and utilities parameters, improving efficiency and productivity.

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.

A cursory glance at grocery store shelves confirms: meeting consumer expectations for “clean” food labeling is here to stay.

Blue California has launched novel food-grade whitening agents as a clean-label alternative to replacing potential health risk white colorant titanium dioxide.

What does mandated bioengineered labeling mean for product manufacturers like snack producers and bakers? SF&WB reached out to AIB International to find out.

The new product joins the company's line of crackers, flatbreads, and other snack items.

RIBUS Inc closed out 2022 with the celebration of 30 years of business serving the food, beverage, pet, and dietary supplement sectors with clean-label ingredients to companies around the world.

The company's new protein bars are made with real nut butter, honey, and dates.

The new Banana Chocolate Chip flavor features a subtle banana bread flavor with chocolate chips.

New plant-based snack features smooth, creamy taste and green peas as first ingredient.

Made from citrus peels, the Fibertex CF line is designed to improve snack and bakery textures.

Processing aides are ingredients typically used in small quantities, but they can have a big impact on the functional properties in snack and bakery products. Emulsifiers and enzymes are two examples of such ingredients. 

Sriracha and bacon have been flavor stars for the past two years, appearing in and on a host of foods. Around the same time, natural blues and greens arrived on the scene, giving snack producers and bakers even more color options. 

The frozen breakfast food category, including waffles, pancakes and French toast, has seen relatively flat growth overall during the past year—but with pockets of positive sales data pointing toward new opportunities.

New and different flavors, portions and sizes styled for families on the go, and a mix of healthier ingredients including more protein are front and center for manufacturers of frozen breakfast products like pancakes, waffles and French toast.

Back by popular demand, these new offerings are available now for a limited time.

Brand also introduces a new All Day Everyday menu with additions meeting guests' cravings for both lighter and indulgent offerings.

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

Flair recently introduced the newest members of its PLATiNUM line of thermoforming films.

Sun & Swell Foods, a Benefit Corporation and leading clean snack food company, has officially launched compostable packaging, making it one of the first snack companies in the US market to do so.

SIERA.AI and UniCarriers Americas are pleased to announce that they have entered into a strategic relationship to combine SIERA.AI’s innovative safety and autonomy technologies with UniCarriers’ expertise as a leading manufacturer and distributor of material handling equipment.  

Wooster Products' StairMaster safety renovation treads provide sure footing on interior and exterior stairs and landings.

A manager from Orbis weighs the benefits of opting for plastic rather than wood pallets.

Snack and bakery companies rely on a wide range of logistics and warehousing technology in their operations. 

Brand adds crepes to menu, announces return of fan-favorite Cinn-A-Stack Pancakes.

After a successful debut of the IHOP “Choco-Pancake” at a local Houston location last summer, the brand is bringing Pancake Tacos to the table nationwide, a first in the family dining space.

The Kroger Co. has announced the launch of Harvest Apple, a new limited edition Private Selection line of products spicing up fall with a fresh new twist.

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.

Jill McCauley and Terry Howard, the founders of The Invisible Chef, are expanding their baking mix collection with the launch of new Baking Kits at the Winter Fancy Food Show in Las Vegas.

The brand is introducing new flavors across categories and dayparts, including April's pancake of the month and new Sonic the Hedgehog partnership.

IHOP’s limited-time only, IF-inspired menu is available at participating restaurants nationwide in the U.S. through June 16.

Available in both Buttermilk and Original varieties, the pancake mixes have 15 grams of protein per serving and can be made by just adding water.

Since its inception in 2011, Birch Benders has included nature-inspired packaging and pancake mixes made from simple ingredients.

The line of gluten-free snacks features four sweet and savory flavor options.

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

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

The ready-to-eat snack consists of air-popped corn with a chocolate-flavored coating.

While SkinnyPop popcorn’s brand equity continues to resonate with ready-to-eat (RTE) consumers, research has shown that spicy, bold flavors are undeveloped in the RTE category compared to total salty snacks but are leading growth.

Gopuff announced a trio of investments into its "Basically" private label brand, expanding its assortment of everyday essentials as consumers continue to seek greater value amid rising costs of living.

The producer’s newest flavor will be available through August 2024.

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

The company's classic caramel popcorn is coated with pumpkin spice and a white chocolate drizzle,

Churro Chocolate Caliente Palomitaz includes cocoa powder, chili powder, cinnamon sugar, and sea salt.

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

By reducing the amount of sugar and fat while adding fiber, acacia gum can help improve the nutritional value of biscuits and other food products.

Through the years, an overall shift toward clean eating has generally benefited the snack and granola bars market, encouraging consumers to reach for bars instead of candy, cake, cookies, and other snacks.

The California Walnut Board is launching its fourth consecutive American Heart Month campaign this February, expanding its popular retail marketing program in an effort to bring more attention to Heart Month and encourage consumers to make healthier food choices.

The newly formed World Macadamia Organisation (WMO) has officially launched and incorporated in Singapore, with a mandate to drive demand by creating a greater understanding and appreciation of this understated wholefood. 

Trio of chocolate treats now available at Harris Teeter, Giant Eagle, QuickChek, and Amazon.