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The Cheesecake Factory reveals plans for third bakery production facility

Once constructed, the facility will produce The Cheesecake Factory’scheesecakes and signature bakery products for its restaurants and other foodservice wholesalers, retailers, and distributors.




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Sutherland Packaging installs high-speed HP digital press

The snack and bakery packaging company has installed an HP Pagewide C550 unit.




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PMMI announces Technology Excellence Awards finalists ahead of PACK EXPO

Attendees can vote on the awards during the packaging show, Sept. 11–13 in Las Vegas.




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Signode introduces LDX-RTB Premier case sealer

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




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FPA reveals winners of student packaging design challenge

This year’s first winner was a team of students from the University of Wisconsin–Stout, and the second-place winner was a team of students from the California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly).




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Technology can alleviate supply chain headaches: PMMI

The right technology can help snack and bakery professionals avoid or minimize supply chain challenges.




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Bimbo Bakeries enters sandwich wars with launch of five new specialty buns and Everything bread

Bimbo Bakehouse, a division of Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. and a proud member of Grupo Bimbo, is getting in the game with a new line of five specialty buns available now to foodservice operators across the U.S.




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Bridor introduces five new vegan, globally-inspired breads for foodservice

Bridor, a global company dedicated to sharing the bakery cultures of the world, has expanded its Specialty Food portfolio with the launch of a new bread line.




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ROYO Bread Co. low-calorie artisan bread

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.




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US Foods releases offerings aimed at helping operators appeal to Gen Z and millennial diners

Themed “Next-Gen Ideas for Next-Gen Diners," US Foods' Fall Scoop features 23 products that cater to the next generation of diners, Gen Z, and millennials.




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Wild About Bread launches single-pack flavors at Kroger stores in Dallas

Wild About Bread Home Baked Bread Made Simple is now even more easy and fun with the launch of new Single Pack Flavors available at Kroger stores in Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex in Texas. 




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St Pierre expands its brand to Walmart

Its Sliced Brioche Loaf variants have launched into 2,220 Walmart stores, and its Brioche Waffles with Butter are now available in more than 4,000 stores.





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Euro-Bake releases Jalapeño Cheddar Loaf

Eurobake, a Lantmännen Unibake brand, has released a new artisan loaf.




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Developing enticing, better-for-you, specialized desserts

These days, you can have your cake and eat it, too. Today's sweet bakery treats like cakes, pies, cheesecakes, and cookies often combine the best of multiple worlds, bridging apparent gaps between indulgence, better-for-you and specialized dietary choices, clean label, sound functionality, and globally minded sustainability.




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Diverse cookie flavors and formats drive category sales

In the middle of a pandemic, cookies continue to fly off grocery store shelves as consumers seek familiar, comforting flavors.




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AAK natural plant-based specialty lecithins

AAK now offers a line of natural plant-based specialty lecithin emulsifier solutions that help improve nutrition, functionality, and processing of a wide variety of food and beverages.




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Cargill, Frontline International partner to bring automated cooking oil management system to the foodservice industry

Recognizing that proper cooking oil management plays a critical role in achieving both objectives, Cargill has joined with Frontline International to develop the Kitchen Controller end-to-end, automated oil management system.




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Q&A: Steve & Andy's cookies partner with Palm Done Right

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery was recently able to talk to Andy Khiani, founder, Steve & Andy's, about the company's partnership with Palm Done Right, and the benefits of palm oil in baking.




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Navigating supply chain challenges in the fats and oils market

Fats and oils play an important role in delivering the sensory and quality attributes for snack and bakery products. Consumers’ interest in sustainability, health and wellbeing, and clean label are influencing the fats and oils category.




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Supplier perspectives: Functional fats for desserts

Sales of cake, pie, and cheesecake products are up, and formulators need ingredients that deliver on functionality.




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Supplier perspectives: Functional fat considerations for pastries

Fat ingredients play multiple roles in sweet goods like pastries.




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Producers focus on healthier fats and oils

Snack and bakery consumers want to balance health and indulgence; the right ingredients can deliver.




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Cargill refineries to offer 100% RSPO-certified palm oil

The company will be one of the first large-scale suppliers exclusively offering certified palm oil.




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Cargill edible oils obtains WHO seal of approval

The oils meet World Health Organization standards on industrial-produced trans-fatty acids.




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Fats and oils provide functionality, nutrition, and sustainability

Fat and oils are important functional ingredients that can also impact the nutritional profile in snack and bakery products. 




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TIA brings AIB tortilla course to California

The Tortilla Industry Association (TIA) is bringing AIB International’s Tortilla Production Course to the Los Angeles area on Aug. 5-7.




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Ingredient functionality for tortilla improvements

Diameter, shape, opacity and shelf stability are critical product-quality factors for tortilla manufacturers. But their ingredients count to help make these factors work. Feliciano “Sonny” Bejosano, of Allied Blending & Ingredients Inc., looks at ingredients typically used in tortilla formulations and how they impact finished products.




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Mi Rancho names VP of sales and marketing

As vice president of sales and marketing, Fernando Alvear will help grow Mi Rancho’s present in the foodservice and grocery sectors.




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Catallia Corn Tortillas

Catallia Mexican Foods now offers a complete line of corn tortillas for foodservice operators.




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TIA Annual Convention & Trade Expo convenes in Southern California in May

A luxurious new venue, education sessions, exhibitors and plenty of networking and social opportunities await attendees at the 2016 Tortilla Industry Association (TIA) Convention & Trade Exposition in Southern California on May 18–19.




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TIA Convention convenes in Southern California in May

Tortilla Industry Association members will gather in Southern California May 18–19, as TIA moves its Annual Convention & Trade Exposition to Harrah’s Resort Southern California in Valley Center.




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Traditional and next-generation tortilla chips drive growth: State of the Industry 2016

American takeout standbys like pizza and Chinese food should watch their backs, because Mexican cuisine is close behind, says the “Global Palates 2015” report from the National Restaurant Association.




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State of the Industry 2018: Clean-label, healthy tortillas spur sales

As much as the tortilla category stays the same, it also has been striving to include more clean-label, non-GMO, and organic options. The standard white flour or corn tortilla that you see on grocery shelves will continue to persist, but consumers may see vegetable options like sweet potato tortillas alongside them, too.




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Tortilla product diversity drives increased sales

The past several years have been kind to the tortilla market. Tortillas and tortilla chips are essentials across U.S. retail and foodservice sectors, with steady growth over the past several years.




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Belt Technologies aids Cal State Long Beach engineering students

Originating as early as 8000 to 5000 BC in Mesoamerica, and adopted by Aztec and Mayan civilizations and then Mexican and Guatemalan cultures, tamales are enjoyed for their portability and versatility.




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Multi-Conveyor elevated conveyor conserves critical floor space

Multi-Conveyor recently built a series of powered mild steel conveyors including a unique gravity conveyor to transport tall shaped plastic products.




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Multi-Conveyor Compact Dual Lane 90° Case and Product Rotation

Multi-Conveyor recently built a cost-effective, compact dual lane 90° case turner to rotate and align single lane filled cases that quickly transfer onto an existing case sealer.




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Eaglestone Equipment constant turn horizontal food conveyor

Eaglestone Equipment, a custom manufacturer of industrial food processing equipment, offers the 1150 Fabric Constant Turn Conveyor to help food processors speed up production lines and keep products moving efficiently through manufacturing lines. 




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Flexco introduces FGP Food Grade Primary Cleaner with external spring

Much like its predecessor, the FGP Primary Cleaner, the FGP with External Spring features FDA-approved, food grade materials including a stainless-steel tensioner and a solid pole.




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ADM to formally launch Knwble Grwn ingredients at Expo West

Snack and bakery producers visiting the booth will find a range of solutions aimed at meeting current consumer trends.




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Bell Flavors & Fragrances to release alcohol-inspired flavor menu at Regional IFT Roadshow

The global flavors and fragrances company aims to inspire the science of food community with "sippable" flavors for food and beverage innovation.




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Ingredion launches functional native, clean-label starch

The new Novation Indulge 2940 functional native starch is a label-friendly ingredient that meets the demands of health-conscious consumers looking for an indulgent, plant-based texture in their foods.




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Ohly launches Neiva range of health products

Heart health and immunity are key concerns amongst consumers seeking to improve their diets and prevent illness.




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Sea salts

Secret Sun Salt's patented, reduced and full sodium sea salts are suitable for a wide range of commercial food applications, including baked goods and snacks.




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Salt, the heart of artisan bread ingredients

Artisan breads rely on few ingredients—essentially flour, water, salt and yeast—each serving a critical function in the creation of a finished loaf.




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The story behind the specialty sea salt supplier to America

Founded and based near Seattle, SaltWorks supplies premium-grade specialty salts to wholesale, retail, and consumer markets throughout the world.




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Cargill Salt's Sea Salt Flour

Cargill's new specialty, powder-like sea salt is ideal for applications that require extremely fine sizing for blending, including dry soup, cereal, flour and spice mixes, as well as for topping snack foods.




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SaltWorks Pacific Blue Micro and Mini Flake Sea Salt

SaltWorks has introduced Pacific Blue Micro and Mini Flake Sea Salt, trailblazing finishing salts for manufacturers.




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Sodium reduction tools help create healthier snacks, bakery products

Consumers aim to reduce sodium in their snack and bakery products.




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Sorters maximize product quality at British chipmaker

As the largest British-owned potato chip manufacturer with the top-selling brand of chips in Northern Ireland, Tayto has a proven recipe for success.