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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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State of the Industry 2021: Tortillas grow through product diversity

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.




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Snack and bakery companies seek improved food safety plans

The grain-based snack and bakery industry has a number of vital, perennially important food safety issues to consider as we move into a new year. Food safety has always been important in snack and bakery facilities, and it has ramped up this year due to COVID-19, as well.




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Italian flour companies launch campaign to promote premium organic flours

Three-year export initiative unveiled at Bakery @ SIAL America.




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New data finds no correlation between refined grains and type 2 diabetes

Total grain intake is associated with lower risk of type 2 diabetes.




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Bob's Red Mill launches Protein Oats in organic and conventional versions

Made with just whole-grain rolled oats, it contains 60% more protein than regular oats.




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Highland Specialty Grains introduces new barley varieties

According to the grain company, the products offer higher protein and more beta-glucan.




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International Molasses powdered sweetener made from fresh-squeezed cane juice

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.




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Icon Foods announces new sweetness modifiers for clean-label foods and beverages

CitruSweet, ThauSweet bring lingering sweetness without the need to mask afternotes.




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Sweetener solutions for snack and bakery formulations

Sweet is one of the five basic taste sensations. While most people enjoy sweets, they are also mindful about the amount of sugar and carbs in their diet.




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Cargill to double tapioca syrup production as demand for label-friendly ingredients continues to grow

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.




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Sweeteners balance consumer desire for sweet treats and good health

Consumers want sweet snacks and baked goods with less sugar; here are ways to deliver.




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Icon Foods debuts SteviaSweet RM95 sweetener/flavor modulator

The ingredient is intended to provide producers with a natural-tasting sugar alternative.




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Autumn/winter food decorating catalog available

Earlier this month, the Lucks Autumn and Winter 2012 catalog was made available. This book is full of new design collections, supply items and fresh decorating ideas designed to inspire decorators’ creativity.




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Kellanova on track to achieve 90% renewable electricity across North America

The announcement represents a significant step as part of Kellanova's Better Days Promise to advance sustainable and equitable access to food.




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Arla Foods Ingredients advances carbon reduction goals

The facility at the Danmark Protein site will be able to convert 2.8MW of electricity into 8MW of heat.




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Aloha launches special-edition Pa’akai Bar

The limited-time protein bar is made with sustainable, Hawaii-sourced ingredients.




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Kellanova partners on regenerative agriculture pilot

Cheez-It, Club crackers to be sold with regenerative wheat.




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The confusion surrounding gluten-free labeling

The explosion of gluten-free products in the marketplace is good news for people with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity.




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Latinos and the American palate

There are 52 million Hispanics in the U.S., representing 16.7% of the total U.S. population. That many people are certainly having an impact on the food industry, and there’s no question that Latinos are quickly changing America’s palate.




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The ins and outs of gluten-free labeling in North America

As demand for gluten-free products continues to increase, more manufacturers are entering this niche market, developing a wide range of products in various categories. 




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Undeclared allergens continue to plague bakery industry

Product recalls in bakery and snack categories have remained consistent over the years, with undeclared allergens the primary cause. These costly recalls are preventable!




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A look at ‘free-from’ label claims

Gluten-free. Dairy-free. Nut-free. Peanut-free. Allergen-free. The food marketplace increasingly features such claims on product labels, but what do they mean? Do regulatory agencies police use of such terms?




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Formulation and manufacturing challenges with gluten-free ingredients

The number of gluten-free products that have entered the market in recent years is quite large—almost mind-boggling. To some degree, this trend was fostered by FDA’s relatively new rule, Gluten-Free Labeling of Foods (August 2013), which allows manufacturers of foods inherently gluten-free to make such label claims. Thus, we now have gluten-free tomato sauce, a product that was probably always gluten-free.




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PB2 Foods adds Double Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix to lineup

The cookie mix is the newest product in the brand's lineup of plant-based, gluten-free baking mixes.




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Aloha adds Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bar to lineup

A modern twist on Grandma’s classic recipe, the bar includes chewy gluten-free oats and chunky organic chocolate chips.




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Better With Buckwheat lands distribution of cracker line

Artisanal buckwheat snack producer Better With Buckwheat is expanding into six regional and ecommerce grocery chains through June and July. 




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Feel Good Foods launches BFY burritos at Whole Foods

The brand is introducing a trio of burrito varieties, making restaurant-quality frozen food more accessible.




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Antonina's Gluten-Free Bakery debuts Double Chocolate Brownies

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




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Skout Organic unveils Vanilla Macaroon cookies

Skout Organic is launching its newest snack, Vanilla Macaroon Soft-Baked Cookies, as part of the brand’s limited-time Small Batch line of cookies and bars this month.




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SimplyProtein debuts creative campaign for tortilla chips

Pop culture-infused humor, vibrant design, and a catchy Mariachi riff bridge brand awareness from protein bars into savory snacks.




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Feel Good Foods launches Jalapeno Bites at Costco

Feel Good Foods, a gluten-free frozen comfort food brand, has announced availability of its Jalapeno Bites, now available at Costco stores in the Bay Area.




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Once Again debuts Chocolate & Peanut Butter Graham Sandwiches

Handcrafted in small batches, artisanal crackers made with real clover honey are filled with dark chocolate liquor combined with ethically sourced, dry roasted peanuts milled creamy.




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Stellar Snacks goes grain-free with superfood pretzels

Stellar Snacks recently debuted grain-free pretzels crafted with superfood ingredients, now officially available at select grocery stores throughout the U.S.




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Wildgrain to launch Gluten-Free Box

Wildgrain partners with local artisanal bakers to bring fresh sourdough breads, pastries, and pastas directly to consumers' doors.




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Myna Snacks debuts pizza-flavored cracker

The new addition to the Myna Snacks lineup is made with real cheese and Italian herbs and seasonings that deliver the taste of pizza in a convenient, crispy, nutritious format.