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Goldfish temporarily changes brand name for LTO

Chilean Sea Bass crackers look and taste like Goldfish, the brand says, because they are the same product. 




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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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Ganeden probiotic-derived immune health ingredient

Ganeden, already known as a leader in probiotic technology, has used its patented probiotic strain to develop an immune health ingredient: Staimune.




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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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Embassy Ingredients Ltd. forecasts bakery trends to watch for in 2023

Consumers have an increasing desire for complex and nuanced flavors, all while keeping comfort and familiarity in their baked goods.




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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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Chesapeake Spice, Elite Spice triumph in SNAXPO 2023 Flavor Showdown

The two ingredients companies beat out stiff competition at the SNAC International event.




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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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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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FlavorSum to raise a glass to robust, diverse tastes at IFT First

The company will sample coated pretzels and mocktails at the event July 16–19 in Chicago.




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T. Hasegawa launches Boostract flavor modifier to help mitigate tomato shortages

The ingredient aims to help producers amplify tomato flavor in response to shortages.




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Bell Flavors and Fragrances offers a glimpse into hot snack and bakery trends

Food trends for 2024 focus on adventurous eating, sustainable snacking, and more. 




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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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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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Puratos unveils trio of dynamic flavor trends

The supplier predicts premium flavors, combinations, and booze-inspired tastes will be big.




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Syensqo launches rosemary-based food ingredients

The supplier intends to help producers eliminate artificial preservatives with naturally derived 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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Eriez announces managing director for Eriez-Germany

Eriez President and CEO Lukas Guenthardt has announced the company has selected Eric Adams to serve as managing director for the company’s newly established Eriez Deutschland GmbH, based in Recklinghausen, Germany.




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Kemin announces new director of research and development

Kemin Industries has selected Rebecca Lucas to serve as director of research and development (R&D) for its human nutrition and health business unit.




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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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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: How Levain Bakery met 200% increase in ecommerce demand during the pandemic

Read how R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company helped Levain Bakery meet a 200% increase in e-commerce demand during the pandemic.




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Case Study: Downey's Potato Chips poised for growth with upgraded Vanmark equipment

Downey's Potato Chips has upgraded its machinery with new Vanmark peeling machines.




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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: 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: Japan's Inaba Peanuts Co., Ltd. acquires Tomra 5B optical sorter

Replacing traditional manual sorting methods with a machine has enabled this well-known food producer to meet two key objectives, as well as solving the problem of labor shortages.




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Case Study: Bimbo QSR selects TraceGains to identify alternate ingredient suppliers, improve new product development

Bimbo QSR has selected TraceGains as its system of choice to automate supply chain operations.




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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: 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: 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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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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Mariani opts for Key Technology optical sorter for fruit processing

The newly installed equipment is rated to sort up to 20,000 lbs of product per hour.




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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.




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UK potato chip brand Burts Snacks forges long-term partnership with tna

The snack producer has turned to the food technology firm to boost production.




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tna Solutions aids Mister Bee Potato Chips in increasing production capacity by 400%

tna completely redesigned and optimized the company’s manufacturing site in Parkersburg, West Virginia, achieving a 400% capacity increase. 




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Bob’s Red Mill updates palletizing with Universal Robots cobot

The producer’s UR20 cobot reportedly keeps up with its demanding production pace.




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Case study: Triton Innovation helps commercial bakery

Triton Innovation, LLC’s expertise in manufacturing and supplying equipment for a broad range of food handling and processing applications caught the attention of a commercial bakery.




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The Cheesecake Factory sweetens the holidays with Peppermint Bark Cheesecake

To celebrate the holiday season, The Cheesecake Factory welcomes back its festive Peppermint Bark Cheesecake. 




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Cotton Blues Cheesecake Limited Edition Sweet Potato flavor

Cotton Blues Cheesecakes recently released its Sweet Potato flavor nationwide for everyone to enjoy via Goldbelly for $65.




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Philadelphia Cheesecake Crumble individual-serve cheesecakes

New Philadelphia Cheesecake Crumble are available in packs of two, convenient single-serve cups at retailers nationwide with a suggested retail price of $3.99.




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Good & Tasty Bakes debuts gluten-free mini cheesecakes

In January, Good & Tasty Bakes released Mini Cheesecakes, which are pre-portioned, have no sugar added, and made with all-natural ingredients.





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Talking cheesecake trends with Schwan's Company for National Cheesecake Day

Schwan's Company speaks about trends in the cheesecake and frozen dessert category.




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Daiya rereleases dairy-free Pumpkin Spice Cheezecake

Dairy-free Pumpkin Spice Cheezecake is made with a sweet artisan crust and creamy pumpkin filling.




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Philadelphia cream cheese debuts handbag made of cheesecake

The cream cheese brand transforms America’s favorite holiday dessert into this season’s “it” gift.




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America's favorite Christmas treats by state

Wisevoter, a bipartisan educational platform, delved into America’s favorite Christmas treats this year by state.