Baking bread is a balancing act, and any change in ingredients and technique can shift the outcome of a loaf in ways that affect flavor, volume and structure.

From a philosophical point of view, the notion of "quality" has formed a focus since the days of Aristotle. He saw quality as tied to the very nature of an object. Other thinkers through the years more prone to subjectivity brought relative

Some people place such a high emphasis on quality that they hang their shingle on it, like Publican Quality Bread has in Chicago. Just bite into any of the signature artisan breads the bakery distributes to restaurants throughout the city and you'll have all the personal experience you need to define quality bread for yourself.

A few weeks ago, I was able to fly to Nashville for a few days to participate in the Almond Board of California's annual food trends tour.

David DelGhingaro, president, Brolite Products, provides some fresh perspective on how to breathe new life into the bread category.

Artisan breads sales are on the rise. The global artisan bakery market is expected to increase at a rate of 4.1 percent from 2019–24 to reach a market value of $4.5 billion.

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.

Chocolate Academy, Cacao Barry, and Callebaut have announced the latest additions to the Ambassador team.

Barry Callebaut has built a dedicated hub to power cocoa farming research to support cocoa farming resilience and productivity in Ecuador.

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

The Barry Callebaut Group officially inaugurated its Chocolate Academy Center in Casablanca, Morocco.

After reaching out to all customers supplied with impacted chocolate products, Barry Callebaut can confirm, based on its internal investigation, that no affected chocolate products by the Salmonella-positive production lot in Wieze, Belgium, entered the retail food chain.

Traceability to farm level, knowing where the cocoa it sources is grown, plays a crucial role in addressing some of the structural sustainability issues in the cocoa supply chain.

Upcycled fruit snack brand announces new sweet and salty combination.

Consumers look for healthier chocolate products, while still indulging. 

The Ontario factory will produce sugar-free, high protein, and other specialty chocolate products.

The Swiss manufacturer has introduced two products developed under the Cocoa Cultivation & Craft principle, which aims to coax out the nuances of flavor during the cultivation, fermentation, and roasting processes.

According to the report, consumers are hungry for cookies with innovative flavors and appealing appearance.

Blue Diamond's first-ever chocolate-covered product line boasts half the sugar of the average chocolate-covered almonds.

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 2024 Lunar New Year Gift Set features a luxe red and gold candy gift set, lucky red envelopes, and confections from Lady M Bon Bon.

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. 

The new Alveolab is the first Alveograph instrument able to analyze whole wheat doughs for all rheological characteristics: tenacity, extensibility, elasticity, and baking strength.

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

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

Whether they impact flavor, appearance, nutrition, freshness, or texture, food ingredients have been used for centuries for a variety of purposes. 

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.

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

LesserEvil has unveiled two new better-for-you products: Space Balls, available in Interstellar Cheddar and Cinnamon Sugar Stardust, and Cosmic Rings, available in Cosmic Cheddar and Berry Blast.

Student teams from Kansas, Massachusetts and New York are finalists in the American Society of Baking’s 2016 Product Development Competition.

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.

This July 2021, the creepy, kooky, and mysteriously spooky Addams Family is joining the breakfast table and beyond with "The Addams Family 2"-inspired cereals and snacks and in-pack giveaways of the first animated Addams Family movie.

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

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.  

As history has proven in the baking industry, sometimes distribution can make or break a company. Through the years, direct-store delivery (DSD) routes have grown increasingly complex, as the market for drivers has become exponentially more competitive. Meanwhile, complete transparency and tracking of actionable data for analyzing productivity are increasingly standard industry features.

Applied Manufacturing Technologies has introduced a new product: R-Palletize, a flexible robotic palletizing station.

Suterra releases world’s first indoor aerosol mating disruption product for commercial food processing industry.

Warehouse software is important for snack and bakery companies, in order to keep track of the comings and goings of products inside their warehouses.

OnRobot Palletizer is a powerful, automated palletizing hardware and software solution that combines affordability, performance, and fast integration with a small footprint to deliver flexible palletizing automation to companies of all sizes.

The secondary packaging machine is suitable for snack, bakery, and other applications.

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. 

The new packaging reflects the evolution of the growing food company and serves as a canvas to convey the values behind the brand.

Supernatural teamed up with King Arthur Baking Company and Vital Farms to launch ten brand-new kits for baking festive treats like gingerbread houses, Hanukkah sugar cookies, buttermilk doughnuts, themed sprinkle sets, and more.

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

The bundle features three flavors: Harvest Pumpkin, Cinnamon Apple, and Original, for an SRP of $21.99.

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