The tortilla and Mexican foods manufacturer is celebrating 75 years of business by recognizing and honoring those who have contributed to its growth and success.

The Tortilla Industry Association (TIA) will hold its Annual Convention & Trade Exposition in Las Vegas again next month, May 5–6, but at a new venue—the luxurious Paris Las Vegas Hotel and Casino.

Tortilla versatility, better-for-you ingredients and on-trend flavors continue to attract consumers looking for bread replacements and healthier eating options.

A substantial number of snack and bakery processors have turned to tubular drag conveyor systems, which gently move product through a sealed, enclosed tube using a drag cable and circular discs pulled through on a loop.

Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, introduces its Marathon vibratory conveyors with monobeam construction.

Multi-Conveyor recently built both an unscrambling rotary table and an accumulation rotary table which are connected by a 30’ basic plastic straight running chain conveyor in this semi-automated conveyance application.

Dorner’s new AquaGard Low Profile (LP) conveyor is designed to fit in tight spaces, making it the ideal sanitary conveyor for dry or wipedown applications within the packaging, pharmaceutical, confectionary, bakery, and other packaged food industries. 

Rollon has updated its SMART SYSTEM lineup of belt-driven linear actuators with a rugged new design that supports heavy loads and ensures low maintenance operation in automated manufacturing, packaging machines and food and beverage equipment.

Multi-Conveyor recently built a set of sanitary food-grade conveyors that combine dual lanes of cup-size containers to feed an existing metal detector.  

A new Flexicon Mobile Sanitary IBC Unloading and Conveying System transfers contamination-sensitive bulk solid materials from Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) to downstream processes, dust-free.  

Vanmark India unveils new conveying equipment at India's largest tradeshow for food, drink processing suppliers.

Ideal for metering of food products into packaging lines, such as individual ingredients for snack mixes, finished food products prior to pouching lines, and metering of sensitive or friable food ingredients to blenders. 

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.

FiberSMART is a versatile, well-tolerated sugar alternative that can be consumed multiple times per day.

The introduction of HarvestEdge Oro comes as the pizza market continues to expand, with the line helping operators tap into new areas.

The purees can be used for bakery items, desserts, and other items.

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.

Bonumose, Inc., a producer of tagatose, and ASR Group, its distributor, announced that tagatose is also the first ingredient to earn this prebiotic certification.

Gelita is introducing Optibar, an ingredient that allows manufacturers to create future-proof, next generation bars that satisfy two of the most important consumer trends.

The new solution provides preferred texture and sensory attributes, and adds nutritional value to boost consumer preference.

Arla Foods Ingredients has launched a new concept for high-protein bars with a natural positioning.

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

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.

How well do you know your ribbon blender? Charles Ross & Son Co., Hauppauge, N.Y., offers some important tips for blender selection and operation.

Dippers, Cheesy Enchilada Dip, and Toppers now available at retailers nationwide.

Frito-Lay has issued a voluntary recall of a limited number of 14.5-oz. and 1-oz. tortilla chips that may contain undeclared soy and wheat ingredients from spicy sweet chili tortilla chips.

The Hain Celestial brand snacks promise stepped-up flavor in a BFY chip.

Havoc's new lineup includes Fiery Lime Flavored Rolled Tortilla Chips, Smoky Nacho Twisted Corn Chips, and Bulgogi Blaze Flavored Potato Chips.

Takis Cobra is available in a 9.9-oz. sharing size sold exclusively at Kroger as of May 20, and in a 3.25-oz. individual size at 7-Eleven beginning July 8.

Ciranda and Terviva, a regenerative food and ag innovation company, have launched sustainable Ponova oil through a new partnership.  

Exclusive partnership will scale next generation chickpea proteins for North America.

Global conditions and crises are putting increasing pressure on the world's flour market.

Bakery ingredient manufacturer Pak Group, through its North American brand, Bellarise, announces its new, certified organic, clean label and Non-GMO dough conditioner: Bellarise BellaSPONGE Organic.

Bakery ingredient manufacturer Pak Group, through its North American brand, Bellarise, has introduced Bellarise BellaSOFT Organic 1500 Plus.

A recent inquiry to the American Bakers Association (ABA) asked what the purpose of emulsifiers are in a bakery formula.

The Planters brand aims to redefine the snacking experience with the introduction of its latest flavored cashews.

Positioned in the better-for-you snack set, Daily Crunch's expansion into Target marks a significant milestone for the brand.

Yoggies are real fruit pieces coated in creamy yogurt and infused with two billion live probiotic cultures via a patented microencapsulation system.

The tray includes seven snack options including dates, apricots, kiwi, cashews, almonds, peaches, and apples.

Kar's Caramel 'N Chocolate with M&M's and Kar's Favorites Mix with M&M's are now available nationwide.

The Chopin x Sugarfina Martini Collection has been one of Sugarfina's most successful partnerships to date.

Pizzey Ingredients says its BlendPūr Flax provides bakers with a way to lower ingredient costs, while adding nutrition to products and cleaning up product labels.

Grain Processing Corp.’s INSCOSITY modified pre-gelatinized food starch improves moisture retention and shelf life in baked goods.

The acquisition will enable Archer Daniels Midland to continue to diversity its global footprint.

The Kansas-based supplier of premium distilled spirits and specialty wheat proteins and starches will hold celebratory observances throughout 2016 tied to the theme ‘75 Years Strong.’

Ingredion Incorporated, a leading global provider of ingredient solutions to diversified industries, announced six additions to its PRECISA Crisp line of functional starch texturizers for the snack industry. 

Tate & Lyle PLC, a leading global provider of food ingredients and solutions, has announced a further expansion of its line of CLARIA Functional Clean-Label Starches with the introduction of two new instant starch products: CLARIA Instant 340 and 360.

In response to growing consumer demand for simple, familiar ingredients, Cargill is launching a portfolio of functional native starches under the new SimPure brand. 

Tate & Lyle PLC has achieved Non-GMO Project verification for 18 starch ingredients, including the entire line of CLARIA Functional Clean-Label Starches.

To help ensure a long-term sustainable red seaweed supply chain, Cargill has launched the Red Seaweed Promise.