Parabel USA Inc, producer of plant protein ingredients, has announced the discovery of a natural plant-based source of Vitamin B12 in its water lentil crop.

MGP Ingredients has announced the ProTerra line of textured proteins.

When it comes to convenient breakfast options, consumers are looking for products that meet their dietary needs without sacrificing flavor or taste.

ADM and InnovaFeed have announced plans to collaborate on the construction and operation of the world’s largest insect protein production site, in Decatur, Illinois.

Herbalife Nutrition (NYSE: HLF), a premier global nutrition company, has launched Protein Baked Goods Mix, officially entering the baked goods category.

Lenny & Larry's, is proud to announce the introduction of their newest, 18G—as in 18 grams of protein—cookie: Lenny & Larry's The Boss! Cookie

FoodTech start-up ChickP Protein, Ltd. has announced full commercial production of its 90 percent chickpea isolate.

Comax Flavors has released new primary research on consumers’ behavior, usage, and attitudes towards Protein Powder, Ready-To-Drink Protein Drinks, Protein Bars, Protein Chips/Tortillas/Puffs/Popcorn, Protein Cookies/Wafers, Protein Brownies, and Protein Cake Bites.

Ingredion Incorporated has announced a new addition to its extensive range of plant-based solutions for the U.S. and Canada, VITESSENCE TEX Crumbles 102 textured protein.

Ingredion's proprietary deflavoring technology to enable manufacturers to achieve taste, nutrition, and functionality must-have in food and beverages containing pulse-based plant proteins.

Merit Functional Foods, a solutions-based plant protein company, is pleased to announce that its new 94,000 square-foot facility in Winnipeg, Manitoba, is fully scaled to supply food and beverage customers with the highest purity pea and canola proteins available for use in plant-based applications.

The Finnish food tech company Gold&Green Foods is expanding beyond the meat replacement category with the launch of Gold&Green Protein Granules and Protein Flakes.

Whether for breakfast, a snack, or a meal replacement, the nutrition bars category is ubiquitous, and its products can be consumed at any time of day. Sales have rebounded after a flat period, and innovation is ongoing in the category.

Burcon NutraScience Corporation is pleased to announce that it has received a co-investment from Proteins Industries Canada for the development of high-quality protein ingredients from sunflower seeds.

Food tech company breaks industry record and validates potential of advanced pea protein ingredient for plant-based food and beverage market.

The organic plant-based protein is suited for protein bars and other snack and bakery products.

The snack and bakery solutions providers will collaborate on next-generation food R&D.

Patty Cakes is the first product of its kind to use potato protein which is extracted from the potato skin and the juice is then dried into a powder.

This month marks our first dedicated Report covering the legal cannabis edibles market that has emerged in multiple states across the U.S., and nationwide across Canada.

So much of this industry is about creating meaningful connections. Successful products that generate long-lasting repeat purchase patters resonate with their consumers.

This month marks the unveiling of the new look for Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery.

Part of our process in developing this month's annual "Top 50 Snack & Bakery Companies" list involves reviewing annual reports and communications with shareholders from some of the top companies working in grain-based foods today.

Since identifying the novel coronavirus and COVID-19 in Wuhan, China in late December 2019 until press time for our April issue of SF&WB at the end of March, the virus is known to have infected over 750,000 people, tragically causing over 36,200 deaths.

We are a nation divided. America has grown increasingly polarized across our political and social spectrum, and this national anxiety will, unfortunately, increase as the COVID-19 pandemic continues and the November elections approach.

During the interview for our September issue cover story profile on fast-growing entrepreneurial brand Ka-Pop! Snacks, a company founded and led by Dustin Finkel, he talked about the need to keep the joy in better-for-you snacking.

When I travel, or throughout the always-lively and competitive greater Chicagoland grocery industry, my home market, I revel in visits to unfamiliar grocery and convenience stores. Instantly immersed, strolling the perimeter and aisles, eyes darting to end caps and standalone displays, I'm a true omnivore awash in the thrill of the hunt for something new and delicious.

The history of the American food industry boasts a number of iconic snack foods. And one of the best is Cheez-It crackers, a brand currently owned by another American classic, Kellogg Co. In fact, Kellogg's is home to a wealth of historic snack and bakery products, including Corn Flakes and Pringles, among dozens of other strong category anchor brands.

There is nothing like a pandemic to test a company's limitations. While food producers received official designation as "essential" businesses as the COVID-19 pandemic descended on the American food industry, continuing operations during the pandemic did not equate to business as usual.

Near the end of December 2019, the Wuhan Municipal Health Commission, Wuhan City, China, reported several pneumonia cases that officials eventually tied to a new coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2, now generally known as COVID-19.

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for snack and bakery companies to improve safety, production, and efficiency.

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, snack and bakery companies increase and adjust sanitation procedures for their facilities.

Compact belts and conveyors for snack and bakery production meet demands for cleanability and automation.

Throughout the year, whenever you pick up a sandwich away from home, there is a good chance you have Bimbo Bakehouse to thank for your bread.

As the dark days of the COVID-19 pandemic descended upon America in early 2020, the American population began reacting to their new reality, and it was clear that snack and bakery production across the country would face a clear challenge. People were stocking up on supplies at an alarming rate, and the rush was on to keep grocery store shelves stocked.

Industrial commercial bakeries look to dough customization machines like water chillers, water meters, ice makers, and automated dough scoring units to improve and automate the dough process, primarily during mixing.

Traceability takes a top spot in modern food industry food safety strategies, following every aspect of the supply chain through manufacturing and to the point of consumer purchase.

The snack and bakery industry continues to face a difficult road when it comes to staffing. Challenges related to filling open positions for skilled and unskilled production personnel have persisted for years. But the past several months have proven particularly trying as employers seek to fill available jobs with individuals from an increasingly wary, pandemic-weary America.

Over the past few months, after nearly two years of disruption, I've been getting back into the saddle, visiting with the industry across the many pathways I carve through the course of my work.

SF&WB connected with several industry suppliers to gain their current market perspectives for the coming year.

Building consumer trust, understanding a product’s life cycle, and addressing challenges like increasing costs and the supply chain.

"In 1970, my dad and uncle opened our first restaurant," says Daniel Schwartz, president, Schwartz Brothers Bakery, Renton, WA. "Three years later, they opened a concept called The Sandwich Shop and Pie Place. They were looking to source the very best pies to serve at their restaurant, and they couldn’t find any that they liked."

From cloud computing to the Internet of Things (IoT), Industry 4.0 is essential for modern-day snack and bakery companies, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Snack food and wholesale bakery companies in the market for machines that help prepare, store, transport, and otherwise handle ingredients are most focused on qualities like automation, ease of maintenance, and the ability to deliver higher performance in throughput and accuracy.

State of the Industry Overview for bakery, including a look at baking industry challenges like the supply chain, workforce development, impact from the war in Europe, and the pandemic.

Back by popular demand, Sandwi-chips, crafted with Herr’s flavor expertise, feature bold condiment flavors and a hearty crunch that aims to complement sandwiches.

This year marks 20 years of MTN DEW's Baja Blast and to celebrate the "Bajaversary," Frito-Lay's Doritos brand has teamed up with MTN DEW to add Doritos Baja Fiery Mango to its lineup.

Lay's continues to celebrate soccer by tapping "Chip Shot" Legend Lionel Messi for a new commercial, a consumer sweepstakes, and limited-edition commemorative Lay's packaging.

The chip will make its theatrical movie debut in The Garfield Movie in May, and is celebrating with a limited-edition Garfield-themed bag, a larger-than-life mural, and more.

Available now through September, the chips' fiery flavor builds off the original Utz Mike’s Hot Honey chips but with three times the heat.

The brand best known for its kettle-cooked sweet potato chips is now at 800 US Walmarts.