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Consumer desire for better health drives nutritional ingredient use in snacks and baked goods

Consumer interest in foods that support holistic health and well-being is increasing. According to the 2020 IFIC Food and Health Survey, over half of consumers report that healthfulness has more of an impact today versus 10 years ago on their food and beverage purchase decisions.




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Tate & Lyle launches Fibre University to share fibre fortification expertise with formulators

Tate & Lyle PLC (Tate & Lyle) is pleased to announce the launch of Fibre University, a new online modular course designed to help formulators and food scientists solve even the toughest fibre formulation challenges in a time when most people are not getting enough fibre in their diets.




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Tate & Lyle expands PROMITOR Soluble Fiber range

Tate & Lyle is pleased to announce the expansion of its PROMITOR Soluble Fiber range.




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Tate & Lyle and Kellogg's partner to offer free online course on benefits of dietary fiber

Tate & Lyle PLC has joined forces with the Nutrition and Health Institute INSK (Instituto de Nutrición y Salud de Kellogg´s) of Kellogg, to share the latest science on dietary fibers with health clinicians, nutritionists, and food and beverage industry professionals.




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Snack and bakery companies search for better-for-you nutritional ingredients

The pandemic has heightened consumers' interest in health and well-being. According to the 2021 IFIC Food and Health Survey, 58 percent of respondents stated that healthfulness had an impact on their food and beverage decisions.




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FDA grants citizen petition on acacia (gum arabic) as dietary fiber

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it intends to propose that “Acacia (Gum Arabic),” also known as gum acacia, be included as part of the FDA's definition of dietary fiber.




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Fiber fortification could lower risk of heart disease and diabetes for 7 in 10 UK adults

Increasing the fiber content of everyday UK foods will enable 50 percent more adults to get the recommended daily amount of fiber in their diets and lower the risk of heart disease and diabetes for the majority of UK adults, new study finds.




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Tate & Lyle completes acquisition of dietary fiber business in China

Tate & Lyle PLC has announced that it has today completed the acquisition of Quantum Hi-Tech (Guangdong) Biological Co., Ltd (Quantum), a prebiotic dietary fiber business located in China.




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Health-conscious consumers seek nutritious, delicious food choices

Producers are serving up new nutritional ingredients to consumers craving better-for-you foods.




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DSM launches Vertis CanolaPRO plant protein, free from major allergens

The launch follows more than 10 years of research and development at DSM to unlock the healthy protein from the canola seed and produce it at scale for the food industry.




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A City Institution

Celebrating 96 years in business, a recently expanded production facility and a host of fresh baked goods, Milano Bakery in Joliet, Ill., receives Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery’s 2011 Baker of the Year award.





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The Best 'Buns' in Town

Milano Bakery’s recently expanded 40,000-sq.-ft. production facility mixes skillful manual baking procedures with highly automated production.




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Masada fulfills bakery customer ‘kneads’

Serving a substantial portion of the Southeast, including the Five Guys hamburger restaurant chain, Masada Bakery has a deep commitment to customer service, quality standards and an ability to flex with a major growth curve in a tough economy. It’s for these and other reasons that we named it our 2012 Wholesale Baker of the Year.




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Industrial artisans extraordinaire

Boulart deftly balances artisan ideals with state-of-the-art technology to bring better bread to the masses.




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La Brea Bakery named 2016 ‘Bakery of the Year’

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery is proud to announce that it has named La Brea Bakery its 2016 “Bakery of the Year.” 




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La Brea Bakery, artisan bakery to the nation

In 1989, when La Brea Bakery opened its doors, it introduced Los Angeles to the sublime beauty of artisan bread. Fast-forward to 2016, and La Brea Bakery has grown into the largest baker of nationally distributed artisan breads in the U.S.—breads that still retain their original artisan allure.




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Enjoy Life Foods named 2017 ‘Bakery of the Year’

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery is proud to announce that it has named Enjoy Life Foods its 2017 “Bakery of the Year.” 




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2017 Bakery of the Year - Enjoy Life Foods

Over four centuries ago, the brilliant Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer, philosopher and mathematician Galileo Galilei insightfully proposed that “passion is the genesis of genius.” Passion tied to a good idea motivates action. And good ideas like to grow.




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Sheila G’s Brownie Brittle named 2018 ‘Bakery of the Year’

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery is pleased to announce that it has named Sheila G’s Brownie Brittle as its 2018 Bakery of the Year.




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2018 Bakery of the Year: Sheila G's Brownie Brittle

When Sheila G's Brownie Brittle hit the market in 2011, it redefined the cookie category forever. It's like the brownie’s edges, crispy and full of rich, chocolate flavor, the best part of the brownie. As a bonus, Brownie Brittle is lower in calories than traditional brownies, and is highly snackable.




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Brioche and the 2019 ‘Bakery of the Year’

One of my earliest childhood food memories is of the time when Julia Child visited the family of one of my best friends who lived down the block.




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2019 Bakery of the Year: St Pierre Groupe

Every so often, the primary aspects of a life fall together so perfectly that it appears that the proverbial fates are smiling upon destiny.




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Kodiak Cakes, our 2020 ‘Bakery of the Year,’ is redefining bakery categories across the board

Some people innately embody a strong entrepreneurial spirit. Such is the case with Joel Clark, CEO of Kodiak Cakes, Park City, UT, a pioneer in better-for-you baking, offering whole-grain, protein-enhanced products that currently span multiple categories across breakfast, snacking, and beyond.




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2021 Bakery of the Year CAULIPOWER defines the next generation of better-for-you products

Bakery of the year profile of CAULIPOWER, maker of cauliflower crust pizzas, tortillas, and other products.




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Announcing the 2022 SF&WB ‘Bakery of the Year,’ Hostess Brands

2022 Bakery of the Year, Hostess Brands, is seeing strong company growth amidst several leading initiatives related to sustainability, workforce development, and workplace safety.




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2022 Bakery of the Year: Hostess Brands brings the joy

Hostess Brands, the 2022 ‘Bakery of the Year,’ continues to position itself for growth.




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Bakery of the Year: Highland Baking

If you’ve never visited a large-scale bakery facility, stepping onto the production floor of Highland Baking’s flagship location in Northbrook, IL is likely to overwhelm. 




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The Cheesecake Factory debuts Triple Berry Bliss Cheesecake

Portions of the dessert sales will benefit Feeding America’s hunger relief efforts.




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2024 Bakery of the Year: Alpha Baking Co.

The brand’s unique products have made it a Chicago staple.




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Sargento Foods Sunrise Balanced Breaks snack kits

Sargento Foods is continuing to innovate the refrigerated snack kit category with the launch of Sargento® Sunrise Balanced Breaks®.




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Synergy Flavors Dairy by Nature portfolio

Synergy Flavors, Inc., a supplier of flavors, extracts and essences for the global food and beverage industry, announced the launch of Dairy by Nature, a new portfolio of custom taste solutions.




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Butter Buds names Tom Buhler as chief community affairs officer

Butter Buds Inc., a dairy and non-dairy concentrates company, announced Tom Buhler has been named the company’s chief community affairs officer.




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State of the Industry 2020: Crackers grow through innovation

Crackers are a product category that has nearly universal appeal. Consumers are snacking more often, especially in light of the recent pandemic, and the expanding variety of crackers on the market today make them a natural fit for nearly any snacking occasion.




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State of the Industry 2020: Puffed and extruded snacks grow through innovation

The puffed and extruded snacks category has grown-up, and the market is seeing some diverse company.




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State of the Industry 2020: Snack and nut mixes combine nutrition with bold flavors

It's safe to say COVID-19 has made its mark on the food industry. People are cooking more at home than they used to.




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Salty snacks pique consumer interest with fresh and exotic flavors

Salty snacks like chips, popcorn, pretzels, and snack crackers have long been a staple in the home, and have become even more essential now during the coronavirus pandemic.




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Tillamook Cheeseboards

Tillamook believes there's no need to skimp on snacking satisfaction. 




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SUPERPRETZEL Filled Soft Pretzel Bites

Nationally recognized SUPERPRETZEL  Soft Pretzel brand is expanding its snack offerings, as it was announced that J&J Snack Foods Corp. is introducing SUPERPRETZEL Filled Soft Pretzel Bites.




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Good Health Organic Cheese Snacks

Good Health, a member of the Utz Quality Foods family of brands, is launching Good Health Organic with the introduction of Baked Cheese Puffs and Baked Cheese Fries!




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SoCrispies crispy protein puffs

SoCrispies is a new ingredient that reinvents the way to consume dairy and more specifically, dairy proteins.




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Whisps Hot & Spicy Cheese Crisps

Whisps Snacks, the company that's on a mission to put real cheese back in snacking, has announced its latest chip-inspired flavor: Hot & Spicy Cheese Crisps.




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Wisconsin Cheese virtual event: editors discover new flavor dimensions in pizza

On Thursday, December 3rd, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery attended a virtual "wine and cheese" night hosted by Wisconsin Cheese.




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Butter Buds Cheese Buds 32X Cheddar

Butter Buds Inc. has announced the launch of their latest ingredient innovation, Cheese Buds 32X Cheddar.




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NZMP new dairy ingredients

With 67 percent of consumers stating that they were concerned about their stress and anxiety levels in 2020, Americans are more stressed than ever before.




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Keto snack company Hilo Life partners with Sprouts, Hy-Vee

The demand for keto products continues to grow, with Instacart reporting a 72 percent increase across grocery partners in year-over-year sales of products with "keto" in the name.




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The Laughing Cow & Go portable snack cups

This January, The Laughing Cow is unveiling The Laughing Cow & Go portable cups.




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Milk Specialties Global expands lactose production facility in Visalia, CA

Milk Specialties Global has doubled its lactose production following the expansion of its west coast processing facility in Visalia, CA.




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Idaho Milk Products promotes Pratishtha Verma to position of R&D scientist

Idaho Milk Products recently promoted Pratishtha Verma to the position of research & development (R&D) scientist.




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Boursin products for chefs

Bel Brands USA is excited to introduce its newest Boursin products developed for today's innovative chefs.




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CreamEase cream cheese alternative

CreamEase is a cost-stable dairy analogue alternative to traditional cream cheese that delivers on taste, color, and texture expectations.