an

Packaging solutions help snack company crack into long-term success: case study

John B. Sanfilippo & Son, in business for more than a century, relies upon the company's packaging technology in its nut processing and packaging operations.




an

Packaging innovation can cut snack and bakery labor costs

Snack and bakery producers can harness advanced packaging tech to save costs and streamline operations.




an

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.




an

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.




an

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.




an

MADE•WITH introduces new line of clean-label buns and loaves

MADE•WITH, an exclusive brand to KeHE Distributors’ grocery independent retailers, has announced the launch of a new line of unique and attribute-driven bakery products available to consumers starting in September 2021.




an

Little Northern Bakehouse Organic Gluten-Free Loaves

Little Northern Bakehouse is making organic options more accessible for all with the debut of three certified organic gluten-free bread varieties.




an

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.




an

Transatlantic bakery traditions

Countries around the world offer unique perspectives through their bakery traditions. Sometimes, the differences are slight, but perhaps culturally meaningful. Other variances stand out with distinct poignancy, resonating, and leaving cultural impressions in their wake.




an

Angelic Bakehouse improves its bread recipe

The new bread from Angelic Bakehouse offers an improved naturally sweeter taste and better texture, without compromising nutrition.




an

Little Northern Bakehouse Sweet Hawaiian Wide Slice bread

Maker of gluten-free and plant-based breads and bakery products, Little Northern Bakehouse is debuting Sweet Hawaiian Wide Slide bread which adds flavorful variety to their top-selling line of full-size loaves.




an

La Brea Bakery debuts Cinnamon Raisin Loaf at Kroger banner stores

Developed in partnership with Kroger, the new loaf launched on September 7 in stores.




an

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.





an

The Rustik Oven launches Sliced Sourdough Sandwich Loaves

The new offering, available in both Sourdough and Multi-Grain Sourdough varieties, delivers the same signature, artisan-style taste and texture that fans of The Rustik Oven know and love.




an

Anthony & Sons Bakery launches The Avocado Bread Company

The New Jersey-based bread & roll manufacturer introduces its new brand, The Avocado Bread Company, featuring its original Avocado Seeds & Grains Bread.




an

Fats and oils continue to weigh on consumers' packaged food choices amid pandemic pressures

Much has changed in consumers’ buying behaviors regarding foods, but their attention to the fats and oils in the packaged foods they purchase remains consistent, according to Cargill’s most recent FATitudes survey, conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic.




an

Developing new, enticing varieties of puffed and extruded snacks

Puffed and extruded snacks never go out of style. Top brands like Cheetos and Fritos will probably always will be staples in many Americans' homes.




an

The United Soybean Board on puff pastry applications, high oleic soybean shortening, and soy-based baker's margarine

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery was recently able to talk to Richard Galloway, oils consultant, United Soybean Board, about puff pastry applications, high oleic soybean shortening, and soy-based baker's margarine




an

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.




an

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.




an

AAK adds organic offerings to expand fats and oils portfolio

AAK has announced it has received CCOF (California Certified Organic Farmers) certification at AAK facilities in Richmond, California and Port Newark, New Jersey.




an

Grüninger establishes new flavoring process for margarines and bakery fats

Grüninger AG, a Swiss producer of industrial and commercial margarines, has developed a new technology to produce palm-free, vegan and vegetarian margarines in which any off-note flavors are effectively taste masked.




an

Next-generation fats and oils for snack and bakery R&D

Overview of the roles of fats and oils in the quality, nutrition, manufacturing, and shelf life of snack and bakery products.




an

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.




an

New non-GMO, high oleic soybean variety to be grown in Illinois

A new variety of high oleic soybeans, SOYLEIC, will soon be grown in Illinois.




an

Q&A with United Soybean Board: Using soybean oil in snacks and bakery products

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery was recently able to chat with United Soybean Board consultants Jean Heggie and Pam Smith, RDN, Shaping America's Plate, about soy ingredients for baking and frying, as well as the versatility of soybean oil.




an

ABA: Demand for soybean oil and other vegetable oils has exceeded supply while prices have skyrocketed

ABA recently released an infographic about the demand for soybean oil and vegetable oils. The demand has currently exceeded the supply, causing prices to rapidly increase.  




an

FreshFry expands its distribution into Canada

FreshFry has announced its Canadian expansion, bringing its efficient and eco-friendly FreshFry Pods to commercial kitchens across Canada.




an

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.




an

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.




an

Producers focus on healthier fats and oils

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




an

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. 




an

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.




an

Mi Rancho celebrates 75th anniversary

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.




an

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.




an

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.




an

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.




an

Tortilla Trends: clean label and exciting flavors resonate

According to IBISWorld, tortilla production in the U.S. has grown 3 percent in the past five years thanks to the fact that tortillas, especially ones boosted with ingredients like spinach and whole wheat, are perceived to be healthier than bread during a time when consumers value nutrition.




an

Piab Changeover Champion vacuum conveyor

Offering six times faster changeover, Piab’s Changeover Champion vacuum conveyor piFLOW®p SMART enables users to save time when changing from one material to another, increasing the productivity of their operations.




an

Spiroflow cableflow conveyors with clean-in-place options

Spiroflow’s hygienic, totally-enclosed Cableflow tubular cable drag conveyors offer clean-in-place options including wiper discs, air knife purge units, and brush boxes.




an

Snack and bakery market: Fast, thorough 'wet cleaning' of conveyors ensures food safety

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.




an

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.




an

Dorner AquaGard Low Profile Sanitary Conveyor

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. 




an

Customers of belts, conveyors look for automation, cleanability, performance

Companies that make belts, conveyors, and associated equipment like motors have a wide array of customers in the snack food and wholesale bakery industries, because every food production facility relies heavily on these technologies throughout their processes.




an

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. 




an

Multi-Conveyor releases sanitary food-grade conveyors

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.  




an

Dorner releases iDrive 2 permanent magnet motor

For customers looking to reduce their sanitary conveyor system’s power consumption by as much as 55%, the new iDrive2 permanent magnet motor for Dorner’s AquaPruf conveyor is a great option.




an

Flexicon releases Mobile Sanitary IBC Unloading and Conveying System

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.  




an

Vanmark debuts sanitary vibratory conveyor

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




an

Multi-Conveyor builds 1:2 conveyor system with simplistic divert and pin-pull interlocks

Multi-Conveyor recently built a system that transports bagged food products through from one to two lanes of travel.