Grote Company, an industrial food slicing and assembly equipment manufacturer, has released a new version of its Slicer/Applicator—expanding on its 30-plus years as the staple in the industry.

Higher capacities, new shapes, longer blade life, automation, flexibility, sanitary design, quick changeover, and gentler handling of fragile ingredients are among the top features and benefits that snack and bakery companies want from their slicing, cutting and portioning machinery.

Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. today introduces Ocean Spray Fruit Medley, a new dried fruit line of tasty combinations of Craisins Dried Cranberries and other dried fruits.

It’s National Raisin Day and the California Raisin Marketing Board has announced partnerships with small businesses across the country who are bringing baked goods featuring California Raisins to consumers.

D’vash Organics is sweetening the snack aisle with three new products lines available now in select CVS and Whole Foods stores and through Amazon.

Oregon Fruit Products is announcing two new varieties of Fruit In Hand Compotes for the foodservice market: Cherry Compote and Peach in Raspberry Sauce Compote.

Sun-Maid Growers of California is expanding its snacking portfolio with the addition of two new trendy and summertime fruity flavor favorites: Tropical Punch and Peach.

Tree Top has announced the addition of a new fruit ingredient to its extensive plant-based portfolio: Drum Dried Pumpkin Flake Powder.

Prime Planet's Crunchy Green Plantain Chips are now verified gluten-free by the National Celiac Association.

Puratos Classics, a new range of highly concentrated flavoring compounds, offers fruit fillings.

Brothers All Natural is excited to announce the launch of its 1-oz. Freeze-Dried Fuji Apple and Mango Fruit Crisps. 

To support consumers in making conscious decisions, Cabosse Naturals has deepened its collaboration with the Upcycled Food Association.

Research highlights growing body of prune evidence connected to favorable bone health.

Michael Freitas Finete has taken the helm as president and chief executive officer of SupHerb Farms, an agriculture-based business.

Symrise continues to develop its health expertise with the launch of a new range of aronia health actives.

All new Dietz & Dats have four snack pack varieties containing healthy items, including nuts, dried fruits, premium meats, and artisan cheeses.

Comprehensive range from three berry species offering various organoleptic properties, actives compounds, and health benefits.

EnWave Corp. announced that it has signed an Equipment Purchase Agreement with Dole Worldwide Food & Beverage Group to supply a 120kW Radiant Energy Vacuum dehydration processing line that will materially increase Dole’s vacuum-microwave processing capabilities.

Based on the concept of coloring food with food, EXBERRY colors are clean-label concentrates made from non-GMO fruits, vegetables and plants using physical processing methods.

Students utilized frozen Washington red raspberry puree to develop new product concepts for the grocery/CPG market.

This week's Fun Friday includes a Nutella and Betches book club partnership, Nerds at the Big Game, Pillsbury partnering on candles, a Cheez-It college tailgating food truck, and Haribo's float debut at Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade.

The American Society of Baking (ASB) announced the 2025 inductees into the Baking Hall of Fame at its regional meetup held Oct. 24 at the Bundy Baking Museum in Urbana, OH, home to the Baking Hall of Fame.

Founded in 1945, JC Ford is based in Columbia, TN, and has $70 million in annual revenues.

The foundation is honoring six students with $5,000 PACK EXPO scholarships.

The brand is expanding possibilities for bright orange shades with clean-label Exberry paprika emulsion.

Bromberg's return to the pizza industry marks a full-circle moment, building on her previous experience as director of core brand marketing at Pizza Hut.

This week's Fun Friday includes a Menchie's and HI-CHEW partnership, Oprah's Favorite Things pound cake, Pinkbox Doughnuts' treat of the month, a Haribo and Adidas sneaker collab, and IT'SUGAR's "Chews-Your-Mix" candy experience.

LX4000 uses the same print engine as Primera’s LX910 Color Label Printer, but with the addition of large, individual ink tanks and a reusable thermal inkjet print head.

With history dating back more than 150 years, the flour and ingredient provider still innovates with technology like Fortress metal detectors.

The thaw-and-eat sandwich brand has grown from a $12 million property to about $800 million in annual sales, according to the company.

Consumers increasingly seek products with better-for-you nutritional profiles; the right ingredients can help deliver.

On average, 83% of consumers are limiting or avoiding sugars in their diets, but the products of particular concern vary widely.

When selecting ovens and proofers, labor savings and remote monitoring are at the top of bakers and snack makers lists.

The respected industry leader served the baking field for more than 45 years, most recently as diversity, equity, and inclusion director with Highland Baking Co.

Snack and bakery companies can produce Thanksgiving shortcuts for consumers.

The foundation’s award is intended to salute Sir Walker for both his work in furthering relations between the two countries, and for the company’s U.S. growth.

Started by a Mexican-British couple, the brand aims to mesmerize consumers’ taste buds.

The dark chocolate mini chips, available for commercial baking as well as home baking, contain no refined cane sugar.

Bantam Bagels—NYC's favorite mini stuffed bagels—are now available for foodservice sales nationwide, through all distributors.

MECATHERM has joined forces with ABI LTD to launch MECABAGEL, an industrial production solution for bagels that is unmatched on the market.

Soozy’s Grain-Free has officially announced the availability of its bread and bagel product lines.

ALDI recently introduced a plethora of new breads, including bagels.

Reichel Foods has introduced three new breakfast items to its PRO²snax to the max product line.

Ready-to-toast bagels from Einstein Bros. Bagels offer freshest at-home bagel option on the market.

The mother/daughter duo behind Little Shop of Bagels first launched Wake-N-Bagel at the last Winter Fancy Food Show in 2020, and have brought a new flavor to the line up of their innovative frozen thaw-and-bake bagels.

State of the Industry analysis of the fresh bread category, including sandwich and loaf bread products, bagels, and English muffins.

This tax season, fans can enjoy the limited-edition unsliced bagel filled with Philly cream cheese, created in partnership with NYC’s iconic H&H Bagels.

The Bimbo brand has introduced Everything Mini Bagels and Keto Bagel Thins.

As recovery from the pandemic continues, U.S. consumers are slowly making their way back to the real world—which includes dining out at restaurants with friends and family and grabbing lunch at fast-food and quick-serve eateries near the office.

The suggested retail prices are $5.29 for a six-pack of English muffins, $4.99 for a five-pack of bagels, and $4.79 for a loaf of swirl bread.