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Made-with-walnut snack products pack a crunch on show floors

A "best of" list of recently released walnut products, from the California Walnut Commission.




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Reframing food waste: Tackling the big picture with almonds

By investing in research-based, cutting-edge solutions that contribute to a circular economy, the almond sector is identifying new and valuable uses for everything grown in the orchard.




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Nestlé Rallies Nut Butter Bombs adds distribution, releases new flavor

Trio of chocolate treats now available at Harris Teeter, Giant Eagle, QuickChek, and Amazon.




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Treehouse Almonds, The Almond Project Partners receive New Hope Regeneration and Sustainability Award

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.




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The proof for pecans: Why the supernut is trending in food innovation

Pecans can help product developers take the food and snacking industry to the next level. 




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California walnut growers optimistic about pre-season 2023 outlook

The California walnut industry is gearing up for a stellar 2023 harvest and shipping season after several years of hardship.




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Going nuts for Second Nature Brands: A look into the Detroit dynamo

Second Nature Brands is quickly becoming a powerhouse, originally bolstered by three brands: Sanders, Kar’s Nuts, and the self-titled Second Nature Snacks brand.




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OFI: Nut inclusions offer snack and bakery producers ‘playground of possibilities’

A leader from Olam Food Ingredients shares tips for incorporating nuts into recipes.




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PTNPA advances international nut industry collaboration

The Peanut and Tree Nut Processors Association met with leaders in the Ivory Coast.




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Once Again acquires organic almond processor

The purchase allows Once Again to increase efficiencies and reduce environmental impact for its West Coast industrial customers seeking high-quality ingredients for baked goods, bars, and more.




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Dynamic Conveyor introduces DynaClean S Series

The modular design of the conveyors reportedly gives snack and bakery producers a high degree of flexibility.




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Kellanova Away From Home announces convenience innovations for 2024

The snacks, now available in the C-Store channel, which were first announced at the 2023 NACS Show in Atlanta this October.




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Club's Crisps, Mike's Hot Honey debut sweet-heat snack

Club Crisps flavored with Mike's Hot Honey bring the heat for a next-level snacking experience, available for a limited time starting this month.




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Taco Bell, Kellanova reveal 'cheezy' menu collaboration

Taco Bell and Kellanova unite to create "cheeziest" menu items, featuring a Cheez-It cracker 16x bigger than the original.




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Danisco Offers Exclusive Webinar on Probiotics

To be held Feb. 1, Dansco’s online probiotics event will cover the latest developments and global digestive health market trends as well as clinical study data supporting the effect of probiotics on key measures of digestive health.




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DuPont receives probiotic health claim in Europe

DuPont receives approval from Switzerland’s Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO) to market Danisco HOWARU Bifidobacterium lactis HN019 probiotic.




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Convenient, on-the-go breakfast biscuits and cookies

People want their breakfast speedy, mess-free and easily transported, and they also want to feel good about what they’re eating.




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Nutritional ingredients for healthy snacks and baked goods

For over 500 years, we’ve been looking for the fountain of youth—that magical restorative water that will make us look and feel younger. While the fountain has yet to be discovered, we can find some solace in knowing that many of the foods we eat are becoming healthier for us.




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Flavorchem: Sensory testing plays vital role in consumer acceptance

Flavorchem began building its Sensory Department after the 2020 opening of the SRS Center for Taste Innovation at their Downers Grove campus. 




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Chaucer Foods: consumers want ‘unique and uncommon’ flavors

The company advises consumers are on the hunt for foods that provide unique international flavors and clean-label formulation.




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Bell Flavors & Fragrances unveils Bell Technology and Innovation Center

The new BTIC is located at the company's headquarters facility in Northbrook, IL




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Wixon adds flavor chemist to R&D team

Wixon announced that Jessica Lopez recently joined its research and development team as a flavor chemist.




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Flavor Showdown winners share secrets of snack seasoning success

Experts from Chesapeake Spice and Elite Spice discuss their winning entries from SNAXPO23.




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Consumers ready to try new bakery and snack flavors and colors

Producers that deliver a combination of the new and familiar will likely pique buyer interest.




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Doehler opens doors to taste innovation hub in New Jersey

The North Brunswick taste innovation center brings the company’s total to four.





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Doehler Group acquires Thailand-based Boon Flavors

The purchase is intended to expand the ingredients company’s reach in Southeast Asia.




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FlavorSum expands MI facility, opens NJ innovation center

The flavor producer is increasing capacity and adding technical capabilities.




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What’s hot in flavors and colors? Online event offers a taste

The webinar, led by a Circana expert, shared emerging trends in snack and bakery.





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Vanilla offers versatility, variety of options: Rodelle

Experts from the flavor provider discuss the types and uses of vanilla.




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Kokumi taste sensation can elevate snacking experiences: Ajinomoto

A scientist from the food solutions firm discusses how the concept can be put to to use.




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Oterra expands I-Colors line for snack, bakery applications

The supplier aims to give snack makers, bakers, and other food producers a range of intense, natural color options.




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Consumers embracing ‘new human nature’ in foods: ADM

ADM’s latest Flavor and Color Trends Report indicates shoppers seek snacks and baked goods that reflect the evolving human experience.




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Bell Flavors & Fragrances announces new roles, strategic promotions at its Northbrook location

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




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Ingredion adds Catherine Suever to board of directors

Ingredion Incorporated has announced the appointment of Catherine Suever to its board of directors, effective August 17, 2021.




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Case Study: ProMach collaboration leads to optimized end-of-line packaging system for Snak King

Snak King looks to optimize its efficiency in throughput, while also seeking to alleviate labor shortages at its manufacturing facility in Freeport, Illinois.





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Case Study: Selectum and Bühler create innovative, healthy, carbon dioxide-neutral snack

Austrian start-up Selectum and Swiss technology group Bühler have jointly created a new, healthy snack category: small, crunchy wafer pillows with a creamy dip inside.




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Case Study: How St-Méthode Bakery digitalized its management and cultivated collaboration with UTrakk

St-Méthode Bakery has chosen the UTrakk platform to empower its managers in the application of good management practices, including coaching and active supervision tours.




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Case Study: Global nut exporter Trigon Snacks selects supermarket-spec Fortress metal detector

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.
 




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Case Study: The Killer Brownie Co.'s new product turner exceeds expectations

The Killer Brownie Co. discusses the benefits of its new sanitary constructed, single tray dual lane product turning conveyor required to rotate single lane brownie containers 90°.  




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Case Study: Almarai employs Syntegon technologies in its bakery manufacturing

Muffins, pastries, and croissants are very diverse and delicate products that must be handled with care, from distribution to primary packaging.




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Case Study: 'Wonky' bread well-wrapped in new compostable bags

The UK’s first “wonky” bread box required an an eco-friendly bag, and Earth & Wheat found the ideal solution in the form of a home-compostable bag supplied by KM Packaging.




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Case Study: TruFood boosts production capacity with Luxme automated sanitary conveyor

Luxme International has supplied a SANILux Tubular Chain Conveyor with automated clean-in-place technology to nutrition bar manufacturer TruFood, enhancing food safety and increasing line efficiency at the company’s Pittsburgh-based facility.




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Case Study: EverGrain's large-scale protein facility uses Pall Corporation's filtration technology

Pall Membralox Microfiltration System equipped with ceramic membranes with gradient permeability technology plays a critical role in purifying valuable protein.





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Case Study: Hudson Bread increases productivity, improves packing quality with smart packaging technology

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. 




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Case Study: Pioneering a new path to predict final product quality

Puratos Serbia has utilized flour and dough analysis technology to help develop a game-changing quality assurance database for its extensive product line.




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Case Study: Clif Bar adds RFgen mobile inventory solution

Growing food manufacturer rapidly adds mobile inventory solution to harmonize business systems and enhance productivity, traceability and sustainability.




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Case Study: Heidelberg Bread protects its brand with inspection tech

An equipment update is helping to bring the artisan bread company into the modern age.





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Smith’s Snackfood opts for Flexicon bulk handling system

The Aussie snack producer, a unit of PepsiCo, is the maker of Twisties, Burger Rings, Parker’s pretzels, and other brands.




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Outlaw Snax bites into operational improvements with Matrix equipment

Rapid growth of the snack brand called for an upgrade in its packaging technology.




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Case Study: Crown Bakeries' employee-focused, design-build renovation

After acquiring Crown Bakeries and its Smyrna, GA facility, private equity firm Arbor Investments sought the expertise of Stellar’s Food & Beverage team to design and build an upgraded, state-of-the-art 200,000-square-foot processing facility.