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Benefits of cooked grains in baked goods

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery was recently able to talk to DIOSNA about grain cooking for baked goods.




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Consumer trends and interest in health and wellbeing driving greater variety of grains for bakery and snack manufacturers

Health-conscious consumers are driving growth in grains both old and new.




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Bob's Red Mill launches Protein Oats in organic and conventional versions

Made with just whole-grain rolled oats, it contains 60% more protein than regular oats.




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Highland Specialty Grains introduces new barley varieties

According to the grain company, the products offer higher protein and more beta-glucan.




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Grains appeal to producers looking for nutritional and sustainability benefits

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recognize grains as an important part of a healthy eating pattern. Grain foods provide dietary fiber as well as essential vitamins (i.e., folate, thiamine, niacin, vitamin B6, riboflavin, and vitamin A) and minerals (i.e., iron, zinc, manganese, copper, magnesium, phosphorous, and selenium).




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Grains deliver health benefits, versatility, and taste

Grains are a fundamental ingredient in bakery and snack food products that can provide flavor, texture, nutrition, and functional benefits. What’s more, there exists a multitude of different grains to choose from, depending upon the product needs. 




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Global Organics' Wild Agave Syrup

Global Organics Ltd. has solved the twin problems of fluctuating prices and product adulteration with its newly launched Organic Wild Salmiana Agave Syrup. 




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Sweegen's Reb M approved for food and beverages in Europe

Sweegen’s footprint in Europe became stronger after the European Union Commission published its approval of Sweegen’s non-GMO Signature Bestevia Rebaudioside M (Reb M) for use in food and beverages.




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Sweegen high-intensity sweetener brazzein

Sweegen is expanding its extensive sweetener portfolio in early 2022 with the zero-calorie, high-intensity sweetener brazzein.




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Prinova acquires The Ingredient House, expands distribution presence

Expanding its global distribution presence, Prinova Group LLC has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire industry expert The Ingredient House, LLC.




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Cambya sugar substitute for multiple food applications

One-to-one natural drop-in sugar replacer helps cut sugar load in food applications.




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Global Organics to offer Regenerative Organic Certified sugar

Global Organics is proud to recognize its longtime partner, Natíve, for becoming the first Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) sugar producer. 




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Bonumose low-glycemic, rare sugar tagatose

Bonumose, Inc. has announced the achievement of regulatory and food application milestones in the U.S. and Canada for the low-glycemic, rare sugar tagatose.




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Icon Foods announces new sweetness modifiers for clean-label foods and beverages

CitruSweet, ThauSweet bring lingering sweetness without the need to mask afternotes.




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Sweetener solutions for snack and bakery formulations

Sweet is one of the five basic taste sensations. While most people enjoy sweets, they are also mindful about the amount of sugar and carbs in their diet.




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Cargill to double tapioca syrup production as demand for label-friendly ingredients continues to grow

In response to continued consumer demand for label-friendly ingredients, Cargill has expanded its processing capabilities of its sweetener plant in Cikande, Indonesia, to more than double the company’s production capacity for organic, non-GMO tapioca syrup.




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PureCircle receives approval of stevia ingredients from bioconversion

PureCircle will offer three ingredients from bioconversion—Reb D, Reb M, and Reb AM—to food and beverage manufacturers across the European Union.




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Bonumose kicks off tagatose production at newly opened facility

The sweetener is 90% as sweet as sucrose while containing 60% fewer calories.




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Sweeteners balance consumer desire for sweet treats and good health

Consumers want sweet snacks and baked goods with less sugar; here are ways to deliver.




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Batory, NutraEx form distribution agreement for SugarLike sweeteners

The snack and bakery sweetener will be added to Batory’s line of ingredient offerings.




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Bascon Maple Farms taps into natural bakery ingredient solutions

Producers can harness the supplier’s maple syrup and sugar for pastries and other items.




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Ciranda introduces three new agave- and tapioca-based syrups

The products are aimed at helping snack and bakery producers develop items with less sugar.




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Icon Foods debuts SteviaSweet RM95 sweetener/flavor modulator

The ingredient is intended to provide producers with a natural-tasting sugar alternative.




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Tate & Lyle adds to sweetener portfolio with highly soluble stevia TASTEVA SOL

The addition expands Tate & Lyle’s ability to help customers solve stevia solubility issues in foods and helps deliver on consumer demand for healthier sugar- and calorie-reduced products.




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ADM: consumers hungry for reduced-sugar snack and bakery products

An expert from the company outlines trends in sweeteners, and how producers can deliver.




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Consumers want sweetness with better-for-you benefits

“Sweet” is one of the five basic tastes, which also includes salt, sour, bitter, and umami. Many people crave sweet foods, but at the same time, consumers are more mindful of sugar in their diet.




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Incredo, Sucro announce distribution partnership

The agreement will expand the availability of Incredo Sugar to U.S. food companies.




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NutraEx Food, Inc. releases sugar inhibitor

NutraEx Food, Inc. has launched BI-Sugar, a new plug & play sweetener solution that inhibits the digestion of sugar.




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Tagatose sweetens with prebiotic benefits: ASR Group

An expert from the company discusses how the rare sugar compares to other sweeteners on the market.




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What kind of attitudes do consumers have about nutrition?

Consumer attitudes and perceptions about health and nutrition issues are always changing. The United Soybean Board’s 19th annual Consumer Attitudes About Nutrition study looks at general nutrition and consumer responses to many of the major issues in the food industry today. The study can be helpful to food industry professionals making formulation, purchasing and marketing decisions.




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Autumn/winter food decorating catalog available

Earlier this month, the Lucks Autumn and Winter 2012 catalog was made available. This book is full of new design collections, supply items and fresh decorating ideas designed to inspire decorators’ creativity.




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InfinityQS eBook Reveals the “Zen” of Manufacturing Intelligence

Available now, the “Zen Guide to Manufacturing Intelligence” leads manufacturing professionals down the path to an enlightened look at quality metrics that shows the potential for greater quality control and cost savings by extracting more value from manufacturing data.




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OFI names Roel van Poppel to the position of chief sustainability officer

van Poppel will lead the food solutions firm in its efforts to improve its environmental impact.




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IFT heralds 2024 Global Food System Challenge winners

The program honors ideas with the potential to transform the world’s food system.




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Kellanova on track to achieve 90% renewable electricity across North America

The announcement represents a significant step as part of Kellanova's Better Days Promise to advance sustainable and equitable access to food.




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Bob's Red Mill partners with Ridwell on sustainability program

Bob's Red Mill bags are now recyclable through Ridwell, a recycling service that will pick up multi-layer plastic bags right from consumer's doorsteps.




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Mars partners on food supply chain sustainability initiative

Along with Unreasonable Group, the snack producer will drive toward Net Zero by 2050.




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Grupo Bimbo receives recognition for its sustainability actions

For the second consecutive year, Grupo Bimbo received recognition for its actions to mitigate the effects of climate change at a global level.




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Arla Foods Ingredients advances carbon reduction goals

The facility at the Danmark Protein site will be able to convert 2.8MW of electricity into 8MW of heat.




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Aloha launches special-edition Pa’akai Bar

The limited-time protein bar is made with sustainable, Hawaii-sourced ingredients.




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Mars out to ‘push the boundaries’ in supply chain sustainability

The company's three-year initiative puts forth ambitious sustainability goals.




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GNT announces sustainability strides on Exberry colors

The company reportedly has achieved significant carbon cuts on the plant-based line.




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GNT trends report highlights demand for sustainable, natural colors

The trend, termed ‘Regeneration Rising,’ involves new palettes and factors consumers want.




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Time again for the BEST in Baking: blog

The prestigious IBIE awards salute snack and bakery producers for sustainability.




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US Foods releases 2023 Sustainability Report

The report details momentum across the company's three strategic focus areas: products, people, and planet.




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Producers continue advancing sustainability goals

The IBIE organizers name SF&WB sponsors of BEST in Baking for another show cycle.




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Beneo, Puratos join with beet sugar producer on climate project

The suppliers are uniting to launch a sustainable farming initiative.




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Fancypants whips up cookies with quality and sustainability in mind

The woman-founded brand features premium ingredients and upcycled flour.




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Mettler-Toledo achieves carbon neutral status for 5th year

Additionally, the company is on track to achieve its goal of sending zero waste to landfill by 2025.




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Tate & Lyle agreement cuts sucralose carbon footprint

The company aims to have 100% of electricity purchased for its operations renewably sourced by 2030