This year's IFT show was very different because of the coronavirus pandemic: it was virtual-only, and was renamed SHIFT20. All events took place online, from July 12-15.

Valrhona marks a milestone in chocolate-making with AMATIKA 46%, the first vegan Grand Cru chocolate available for both pastry chefs and home gourmets.

Barry Callebaut has announced its latest expansion of its plant-based portfolio by adding dairy-free organic chocolate to its North American portfolio.

Columbus Craft Meats has released a Handcrafted Charcuterie Board, available as a pre-order through Walmart's deli department or as a grab-and-go option that requires assembly by the customer.

The Desserts By Us cookie brand has its roots in the founder’s favorite childhood desserts.

Guittard Couverture showcases the brand's commitment to providing customers with premium chocolate in enhanced, sustainable packaging.

Snack and bakery producers innovate in ways that fulfill consumers’ interest in healthy indulgence.

Fortress Technology’s smart data capture solution combats the digital disconnect experienced by manufacturers when operating multiple metal detectors, weighing machines, and combination systems simultaneously. 

Festo to introduce AI-based software for machine uptime, soft-robotic grippers, and economical electric motion at IBIE 2022.

How to best handle supply chain shortages.

With remote monitoring solutions, technical help is never far away.

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

The ingredients promise texturizing properties and clean-label benefits.

Third-party logistics (3PL) can be useful when snack and bakery companies need to outsource logistics and distribution needs.

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

Cloud kitchens, also known as ghost kitchens, present an emerging market opportunity for the baking industry. Multiple segments that intersect with baking show potential, including direct-to-consumer bakery click-and-collect or delivery of fresh breads, sweet goods, desserts, and novel concepts like automated dessert carry-out via vending

High protein and added collagen make these waffles deceivingly nutritious, bringing indulgent flavor to healthy tables.

While the breakfast category has mostly remained stagnant, producers continue to innovate.

The breakfast-focused brand has introduced a total of five different products exclusive to Walmart, featuring pancakes, Belgian waffles, and other items.

Perhaps you prefer classic potato chips or traditional tortilla chips.

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

The brand's new multipack offerings will launch around Expo West.

The ready-to-eat snack melds the tang of barbecue sauce and cheesy cheddar flavor.

The creator-founded popcorn brand is introducing new flavors and an all-expenses paid trip to Los Angeles.

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.

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 California Almond Board recently hosted a virtual orchard tour for media and nutrition professionals, from May 18–19, 2021.

Gürsoy, one of Turkey's most established hazelnut producers, is the first company in that country to harness the TOMRA 5C’s sorting technologies. 

Call for collaboration comes as ofi launches sustainability commitments to improve transparency and tackle poor labor conditions in hazelnut communities.

As a delicious source of plant-based protein, macadamias tick a lot of boxes when it comes to how modern consumers want to eat.

Pistachios have emerged not only as a profitable option for growers in the U.S., but also as a favorite snack among consumers.

A recent mailing from the Almond Board of California highlights regional product innovations that prominently feature almonds—this one from Chicago, a “hub for culinary innovation with abundant opportunities for all sorts of food professionals."

The Regeneration and Sustainability Award honors trailblazing work by Treehouse California Almonds and The Almond Project partners to advance sustainable farming methods in California’s almond industry.

The ingredient aims to help producers amplify tomato flavor in response to shortages.

With consumers demanding natural colors and BFY benefits, this October 17 webinar discusses how to deliver.

Bell Flavors & Fragrances recently announced one new role and several promotions at its headquarters in Northbrook, IL.

For its latest coated honey roast nut production line, Trigon Snacks selected a customized linear Stealth metal detector with an innovative retractable conveyor reject system.
 

Replacing traditional manual sorting methods with a machine has enabled this well-known food producer to meet two key objectives, as well as solving the problem of labor shortages.

To meet the needs of its growing business, Hudson Bread turned to Niverplast for its expertise in packaging automation for the bakery industry—specifically, a bag-in-box solution for its frozen artisan bread packaging line. 

The newly installed equipment is rated to sort up to 20,000 lbs of product per hour.

The snack producer has turned to the food technology firm to boost production.

Jenny Craig also enhances customer personalization with tech-enabled menu planner, adds frozen skillet meals to food offerings.

The desserts can be found at Whole Foods and will retail for $6.99 per two-pack.

The collaboration combines M&M's Minis hardshell candies with Edible's fruit arrangements and baked goods platters. 

Lady M boasts an lineup of seasonal flavors that will elevate consumers' Easter dessert selection this year.

The flexible packaging product line is focused on meeting consumer demand for a healthier, more sustainable future with No PFAS Added, Compostable, and Recyclable packaging options.

The supplier develops and manufactures tailor-made packaging machines for small-sized confectionery and snacks, used by manufacturers around the globe. 

At Stand G020 H029 in Hall 10.1, the Dresden-based company will be showcasing its FPH5 flow-wrapping machine, which will demonstrate how sugar-coated chewing gum is packaged at a speed of 4,000 products/minute.

The semi-automatic unit is designed to offer flexibility and high speeds.

ROYO will unveil a new low-calorie artisan bread offering (30 calories, 1g net carbs), with low-carb bagels and challah slated to launch in September 2021.