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DIOSNA debuts IoT solution for production

DIOSNA's new Internet of Things (Iot) solution is accessible anytime and anywhere and transforms existing manufacturing processes into the Industry 4.0 era.




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Fortress to debut smart data, digital reporting solution at PACK EXPO

Fortress Technology’s smart data capture solution combats the digital disconnect experienced by manufacturers when operating multiple metal detectors, weighing machines, and combination systems simultaneously. 




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ECD BakeWATCH to showcase new cake, bread sensor designs at IBIE

Show attendees to get first-hand look at CakeOMETER for cake-baking precision, BreadOMETER's enhanced durability design, and pre-launch version of reimagined baking profiler and software.




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MECATHERM, ABI to launch bakery, sweet goods solutions at IBIE

From vertical ovens to flexible production lines, MECATHERM will showcase its solutions to address current industry challenges regarding product quality, industrial performance, and sustainability.




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Eddie edible ink printer releases accessory for doughnuts, confections printing

NSF/GMP-Certified Edible Ink Printer prints graphics onto cookies, white chocolate, macarons, and now doughnuts and taller food items with Platform Kit Accessory.




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KPM Industries releases updated whole wheat analyzer

The new Alveolab is the first Alveograph instrument able to analyze whole wheat doughs for all rheological characteristics: tenacity, extensibility, elasticity, and baking strength.




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FourKites debuts new unified customer interface

New platform features seamlessly combine visibility data from all modes, truck appointment scheduling, and warehouse yard management—driving productivity and performance




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Key performance indicators in the snack and bakery industry

An interview with KPM Analytics on key performance indicator (KPI) solutions.




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Festo to introduce artificial intelligence software platform at IBIE 2022

Festo to introduce AI-based software for machine uptime, soft-robotic grippers, and economical electric motion at IBIE 2022.




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IBIE 2022 round-up: baking industry showcases equipment, ingredients, new products

Held in Las Vegas every three years, the International Bakery Industry Exposition (IBIE) gathers the baking community to fuel the next generation of bakers, promote economic growth, and educate and advance the future of baking together.




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TraceGains debuts networked intelligence solution

Amid product reformulations and continued supply chain disruption, new solution automatically flags impending ingredient shortages, potential safety recalls, and other risks.




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US Foods debuts e-commerce application for foodservice

MOXē makes operator experience easier with an all-in-one application that offers enhanced speed, confidence, and control.




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Distribution strategies for snack and bakery companies

Direct store delivery, third-party logistics often popular with snack manufacturers.




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Festo debuts AI platform

Festo AX, a new machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) software platform, ensures maximum uptime, product quality, and energy efficiency in a host of applications.




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Automating the supply chain to backfill ingredient shortages

How to best handle supply chain shortages.




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Remote technology connects snack and bakery equipment with expertise

With remote monitoring solutions, technical help is never far away.




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Key Technology debuts new air cleaner

Removing extraneous vegetable matter (EVM), dirt, and other lightweight materials, this system cleans product of debris to improve product quality and line efficiency. 




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Direct-store delivery technologies assist snack, bakery companies

Direct-store delivery can help snack, bakery manufacturers get their products into end-users’ hands faster.




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Thermo Fisher Scientific announces enhancements to food pathogen PCR system

Thermo Fisher Scientific has simplified the workflow for the SureTect PCR System, by introducing streamlined handling and fail-safe color-coded plates and reagents, to smart, intuitive software and instrumentation.




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SNAXPO23 round-up: snack industry gather for education, innovation

With the theme “SNAX to the MAX,” SNAXPO23 welcomed thousands of attendees to check out the latest supplier innovations, talk technology, taste interesting flavor innovations, and more. 




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Videojet introduces 3350 Series lasers for marking on flexible film bags, pouches

In addition to marking on glass and hard plastics, the lasers can deliver high-resolution, permanent codes on flexible film, foil, labels, paperboard, and other packaging.




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Consumers show strong interest in food ingredients: 'Clean' is in, 'chemical-sounding' is out

Whether they impact flavor, appearance, nutrition, freshness, or texture, food ingredients have been used for centuries for a variety of purposes. 




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Good, clean and healthy: Are you mislabeling or misrepresenting your products?

A cursory glance at grocery store shelves confirms: meeting consumer expectations for “clean” food labeling is here to stay.




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GNT introduces vibrant green EXBERRY colors made from spirulina and turmeric

GNT has expanded its range of plant-based EXBERRY colors with the launch of two new green shades made from spirulina and turmeric.




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Immunity-boosting snacks: Q&A with The Good Crisp Co.

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery was recently able to correspond with Matt Parry, founder and CEO, Good Crisp Co., about immunity-boosting snacks.




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State of the Industry 2021: Pretzels continue to crunch

The hard pretzel category grew steadily in the past year as consumers stuck at home continued to snack, although fortunes varied significantly from brand to brand. During the past year, consumer focus on cleaner labels and healthier ingredients has ramped up, while manufacturers have continued to experiment with a wider variety of flavors. Pretzel product and ingredient makers predict those trends will continue.




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State of the Industry 2021: Puffed and extruded snacks go back to basics

Puffed and extruded snacks have been a staple in pantries for many years. Recently, however, manufacturers have been upping their game, using clean-label ingredients and a variety of different flavors to attract new consumers to the category.




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CORE Foods Fiber Powered Oat Snacks, the company's first-ever line of shareable snacks

Core Foods' new product line will hit shelves in November 2021, and feature three flavors: Sea Salt & Olive Oil, Vegan Ranch, and Peanut Butter.




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Blue California launches clean-label food-grade whitening agents

Blue California has launched novel food-grade whitening agents as a clean-label alternative to replacing potential health risk white colorant titanium dioxide.




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Bioengineered label insights

What does mandated bioengineered labeling mean for product manufacturers like snack producers and bakers? SF&WB reached out to AIB International to find out.




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GNT adds powders to EXBERRY Organics range

The powders are available in yellow, red, pink, purple, and blue shades and have been specifically developed to deliver optimal performance in powder applications such as bakery mixes.




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Venus Wafers launches South Shore Puff Snacks brand

The new product joins the company's line of crackers, flatbreads, and other snack items.




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That’s It named 2022’s fastest-growing nutrition bar brand

The company is best known for its fruit-based bars, each containing just two ingredients.




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Better-for-you brand Brass Roots to pitch on 'Shark Tank'

Entrepreneur Aaron Galimor created Brass Roots' snacks in 2019, and the brand's flagship brand, Roasted Sacha Inchi, is made from sustainably sourced, organic, plant-based ingredients.




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LesserEvil debuts Space Balls and Cosmic Rings

LesserEvil has unveiled two new better-for-you products: Space Balls, available in Interstellar Cheddar and Cinnamon Sugar Stardust, and Cosmic Rings, available in Cosmic Cheddar and Berry Blast.




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Harvest Snaps debuts White Cheddar flavor at Target

New plant-based snack features smooth, creamy taste and green peas as first ingredient.




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Ingredion launches clean-label texturizers in the U.S.

Made from citrus peels, the Fibertex CF line is designed to improve snack and bakery textures.




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Fresh Bellies fuels kids with snacks that are simple, not sugary

The line of minimally processed snacks features healthy ingredients and savory flavors.




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Snack and bakery producers want clean-label enzymes and emulsifiers

Processing aides are ingredients typically used in small quantities, but they can have a big impact on the functional properties in snack and bakery products. Emulsifiers and enzymes are two examples of such ingredients. 




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Ingredion expands Fibertex citrus fiber ingredient line

The ingredients promise texturizing properties and clean-label benefits.




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Ingredient Technology: Flavor and Color Update

Sriracha and bacon have been flavor stars for the past two years, appearing in and on a host of foods. Around the same time, natural blues and greens arrived on the scene, giving snack producers and bakers even more color options. 




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ASB announces student team finalists in 2016 product competition

Student teams from Kansas, Massachusetts and New York are finalists in the American Society of Baking’s 2016 Product Development Competition.




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State of the Industry 2016: Breakfast standbys hold their ground

The frozen breakfast category, anchored by waffles, pancakes and French toast, has produced its share of picks and pans over the past year, largely dominated by a handful of big-dollar items with little variation in sales.




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State of the Industry 2017: Frozen breakfast foods balance health and indulgence

The frozen breakfast food category, including waffles, pancakes and French toast, has seen relatively flat growth overall during the past year—but with pockets of positive sales data pointing toward new opportunities.




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State of the Industry 2018: Breakfast focuses on flavor, health, convenience

New and different flavors, portions and sizes styled for families on the go, and a mix of healthier ingredients including more protein are front and center for manufacturers of frozen breakfast products like pancakes, waffles and French toast.




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State of the Industry 2019: Frozen breakfast goes better-for-you

How to infuse healthier ingredients like whole grains and protein while maintaining the taste and texture that breakfast consumers want is a driving force in the frozen breakfast products market, consisting of core morning toaster options like pancakes, waffles and French toast.




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Consolidated Packaging Group flat-bottom, stand-up pouches

Consolidated Packaging Group (CPG) has introduced their new flat-bottom, stand-up pouches, which complement their extensive product line




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Lundberg Family Farms Baked Grain Bites

Baked Grain Bites is a light, airy, and great-tasting snack made from brown rice, sorghum and amaranth.




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Sun & Swell Foods launches compostable packaging

Sun & Swell Foods, a Benefit Corporation and leading clean snack food company, has officially launched compostable packaging, making it one of the first snack companies in the US market to do so.




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Blends by Orly gluten-free baking mixes

Blends by Orly recently unveiled a new packaging design for its blends.