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State of the Industry 2024: Shoppers still seek sweet treats

Cookies are a bakery treat that fit in many places—solo snacking sessions, birthdays, and special occasions, tucked into lunchboxes for school or work consumption, and more. 




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Webinar checks in on the state of snack and bakery

Speakers set to present include experts from Circana, SNAC International, and ABA.




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Between the lines

Seeking to replace an outdated laminator or sheeter? You’ll find plenty of new replacements to meet your current and future needs.




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Calbee introduces sweet-and-spicy Harvest Snaps flavor

The snacks consist of a baked base of green peas and are flavored with a touch of sweetness and heat.




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Flowers Foods acquires Roman Meal trademark

Flowers Foods will use the trademark in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and the Bahamas.




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The power of protein

From a young age, we’ve been told that eating protein will help us grow tall and strong.




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Food Safety Summit’s 25th annual edition kicks off this week

Taking place in Rosemont, IL, the event will also stream select sessions online.




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Essentials for ensuring bakery checkweighing compliance

Efficient weight controls and checkweighing systems on bakery production lines are integral to meeting consumer expectations and ensuring compliance with net weight regulations.




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GS1 webinar series to showcase traceability best practices

Global Food Traceability Center's Blake Harris to share traceability best practices as part of GS1 Supply Chain webinar series.




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Little Bites Snacks debuts first-ever lower sugar varieties

The new muffin varieties feature less sugar plus real ingredients like apple and chocolate, and a touch of hidden vegetables.




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WeighPack debuts bulk weigh filling machine

The new bulk weigh filling machine is the first to integrate an in-line metal detector between the filling process and weigh bucket. 




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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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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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Hostess reveals LTO autumn and Halloween snacks

Hostess reintroduces fan-favorite seasonal snacks and new Halloween packs to level up trick-or-treating.




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Paris Baguette reveals 'frightful' Halloween menu

From cakes and pastries to deals for Rewards members, there are no tricks, only treats at Paris Baguette this October.




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Dunkin' drops all-new Halloween menu

Dunkin’ is dropping an all-new Halloween menu, including a reimagined Spider Donut and the brand’s Halloween Munchkins Bucket with new Munchkins covered in sprinkles.




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Albertsons unveils Halloween product lineup

Albertsons Companies is introducing its private label lineup of Halloween-inspired treats, including from its newly launched Overjoyed brand.




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Charles Ross & Son Company Triple Shaft Mixer with power induction manifold

The latest 600-gallon ROSS VersaMix Model VM-600 is capable of high speed subsurface powder induction with proprietary ROSS Solids/Liquid Injection Manifold (SLIM). 




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DIOSNA Wendelmixers

DIOSNA Wendelmixers feature two counter-rotating wendel kneading attachments for dough.




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ROSS double planetary mixing, weighing and discharging system

Tailored to individual process needs, the ROSS Double Planetary Mixer comes with an optional weighing system for quick and precise measurements throughout the batching procedure.




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DIOSNA Hygienic Design Wendel Mixers

DIOSNA offers a series of Hygienic Design Wendel Mixers for efficient and clean dough production.




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WeighPack depositor

Accelerate multi-pocket package filling and eliminate product loss with the Depositor by WeighPack Systems, Inc.




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Sunsweet Growers releases three prune-centric products

While there are many ways to enjoy snacking on prunes, Sunsweet created these new products to deliver on the increased consumer demand for better-for-you snacks.




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Flowers Foods debuts 11 new products

The varied innovations include protein bars, smaller-sized loaves, breakfast items, flatbreads, and a new keto bun, among others, reflecting the company’s ongoing commitment to developing new and differentiated products across its portfolio.




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New data finds no correlation between refined grains and type 2 diabetes

Total grain intake is associated with lower risk of type 2 diabetes.




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Study: No link between refined grain foods, heart disease

Despite processed grains’ reputation for causing heart-related health woes, research indicates otherwise.




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Consumer trends and interest in health and wellbeing driving greater variety of grains for bakery and snack manufacturers

Health-conscious consumers are driving growth in grains both old and new.




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International Molasses powdered sweetener made from fresh-squeezed cane juice

International Molasses (IM) has introduced CaneRite Panela, an all-natural, free-flowing powder sweetener made from the freshly squeezed juice of the entire sugar cane plant.




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Sweegen's Reb M approved for food and beverages in Europe

Sweegen’s footprint in Europe became stronger after the European Union Commission published its approval of Sweegen’s non-GMO Signature Bestevia Rebaudioside M (Reb M) for use in food and beverages.




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Sweet idea: virtual sampling

We’ve grown more flexibly remote of late as we seek to connect as an industry. 




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Sweegen high-intensity sweetener brazzein

Sweegen is expanding its extensive sweetener portfolio in early 2022 with the zero-calorie, high-intensity sweetener brazzein.




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Icon Foods announces new sweetness modifiers for clean-label foods and beverages

CitruSweet, ThauSweet bring lingering sweetness without the need to mask afternotes.




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Sweetener solutions for snack and bakery formulations

Sweet is one of the five basic taste sensations. While most people enjoy sweets, they are also mindful about the amount of sugar and carbs in their diet.




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Tate & Lyle expands sweetener portfolio, adds ERYTESSE Erythritol

Through a strategic partnership distribution agreement with a leading supplier of erythritol, this addition expands Tate & Lyle's ability to help customers deliver on consumer demand for healthier sugar- and calorie-reduced products.




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Sweeteners balance consumer desire for sweet treats and good health

Consumers want sweet snacks and baked goods with less sugar; here are ways to deliver.




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Batory, NutraEx form distribution agreement for SugarLike sweeteners

The snack and bakery sweetener will be added to Batory’s line of ingredient offerings.




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Icon Foods debuts SteviaSweet RM95 sweetener/flavor modulator

The ingredient is intended to provide producers with a natural-tasting sugar alternative.




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Tate & Lyle adds to sweetener portfolio with highly soluble stevia TASTEVA SOL

The addition expands Tate & Lyle’s ability to help customers solve stevia solubility issues in foods and helps deliver on consumer demand for healthier sugar- and calorie-reduced products.




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Consumers want sweetness with better-for-you benefits

“Sweet” is one of the five basic tastes, which also includes salt, sour, bitter, and umami. Many people crave sweet foods, but at the same time, consumers are more mindful of sugar in their diet.




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Producers seek sweet solutions for sugar reduction

A leader from Icon Foods explains BFY trends and products that can satisfy consumers.




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Icon Foods introduces IconiSweet Gold sweetener

The product is a blend of sweeteners intended to replicate brown sugar.




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Tagatose sweetens with prebiotic benefits: ASR Group

An expert from the company discusses how the rare sugar compares to other sweeteners on the market.




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Bob's Red Mill partners with Ridwell on sustainability program

Bob's Red Mill bags are now recyclable through Ridwell, a recycling service that will pick up multi-layer plastic bags right from consumer's doorsteps.




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Sweet Diplomacy bakes up gluten-free treats

Sweet Diplomacy now has a brick-and-mortar location in Los Altos, CA, a commercial kitchen in Boulder, CO, and an online menu shipping across the U.S.




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Cookie, sweet-treat goodness

Located in Orem, Utah, Janey Lou’s exemplifies the state’s moniker—the Beehive State. Growing demand for the company’s scrumptious cinnamon rolls, generously-sized cookies, handmade Crispy Treats and numerous frozen dough products is keeping its management team and employees busy as bees.




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Blue Diamond Growers’ dream plant cooks up healthy almond snacks

Using advanced technology, a cross-functional operational strategy and effective collaboration tools, Blue Diamond’s ‘dream plant,’ a multimillion-dollar almond-processing facility in Turlock, CA, is a reality. The nearly 200,000-sq.-ft. site sets new standards of excellence for food safety, processing and building innovation. 




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High-tech almond processing at Blue Diamond Growers

Going for LEED Silver certification, Blue Diamond Growers’ new, state-of-the-art almond production plant in Turlock, CA, features nearly 200,000 sq. ft. of sophisticated almond technology, setting new standards of excellence for food safety, processing and building innovation. 




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Sweet and Savory Snacks

In a move toward boldly-flavored, healthful products, manufacturers are finding innovative ways to meet the needs of consumers who favor sweet and savory bakery foods and snacks. Starting with the dessert first, familiar flavors and healthful benefits can be found in many of Wholly Wholesome’s pie products.




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State of the Industry: Sweet Goods—Caddy Shack of Sweet Goods

It can be rather tough for sweet goods products these days. The huge movement to better-for-you items hasn’t exactly been good news and a smooth fairway for this category. But bakers and manufacturers of sweet goods, snack cakes and other delectable treats are watching the demands just as closely as producers in other bakery market segments, and heeding the calls.




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Surprisingly sweet and savory

Potato chips and chocolate? Snack manufacturers and bakeries are experimenting with unique combinations to satisfy consumers’ desire for a snack with the perfect sweet-savory blend.