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Tech Data, Allied Telesis to revolutionize tech solutions for CIOs

These solutions provide granular network control, resulting in minimized downtime and streamlined operations. Allied Telesis offers seamlessly integration with more than 30 recognized cybersecurity vendors to provide True Zero Trust Network Security, ensuring a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity remediation.




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Dunzo4Business to expand to 10-15 cities in 18 months

The company joined the ONDC platform about a year ago and, currently, claims to be serving 60-70 per of the total order received on the platform for the last mile delivery, besides orders received on Dunzo for delivery of groceries and some other merchants. At present, D4B has a presence in about 10 cities.




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War of billionaires: Musk, Tata, Mittal & Amazon on one side, Ambani on other for satellite spectrum

Starlink wants India to just assign a license for the service and not insist on auctioning the signal-carrying spectrum or airwaves. This stand finds Musk on the side of Tatas, Sunil Bharti Mittal's firm, and Amazon, who too prefer the same route. But Ambani's Reliance says there must be an auction of spectrum for foreign satellite service providers to offer voice and data services to provide a level playing field to traditional telecom players who offer the same services using airwaves bought in government auctions.




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Amazon set to cross $8 billion in cumulative exports from India in 2023

The Seattle-headquartered firm has reached 1.25 lakh exporters through the programme, officially called Amazon Global Selling, since inception, the statement said. Of them, over 1,200 exporters had crossed Rs 1 crore in sales in 2022, it added. Toys saw the greatest growth among all product categories, witnessing over 50% growth year on year, followed by kitchenware at over 35%, beauty at over 25%, and luggage at over 20%, the firm said in the statement.




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Search startup Perplexity AI valued at $520 mln in funding from Bezos, Nvidia

The round was led by venture capital firm IVP and valued the company at about $520 million, according to the company. NEA, NVIDIA, Databricks, and Bessemer Venture Partners also participated in the round.




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Amazon in talks with Italy to invest billions in cloud plan

Amazon's AWS in talks with Italy to invest billions in expanding data centre business, boosting cloud offer in Europe.




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Microsoft to lay off hundreds at Azure cloud unit

Microsoft is cutting hundreds of jobs at its Azure cloud unit, impacting teams like Azure for Operators and Mission Engineering, as reported by Business Insider.




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Eriez new and improved Xtreme Rare Earth+ Plate Magnets

Eriez has announced the release of two new, stronger plate magnets in its extensive line of magnetic separation equipment. 




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Eriez introduces Easy-to-Clean Round Spout Separators

Lower profile design enables easier installation and better performance.




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Brazi Bites Latin-Inspired Homestyle Breakfast Sandwiches

Brazi Bites has announced the launch of its new Homestyle Breakfast Sandwiches in four varieties: Bacon, Turkey Sausage, Double Egg and Turkey Bacon.




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Circle K brings new Godzilla movie to life with limited-edition food lineup

Circle K partners with Warner Bros., Legendary Pictures to bring Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire to life.




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2018's buzzwords: organic, fresh, artisan, better-for-you, and value

As we enter 2018, five instrumental movements within snack and bakery rise to the top of my mind: organic, fresh, artisan, better-for-you and value.




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State of the Industry 2018: Frozen pizza grows thanks to product diversity

When it comes to pizza, consumers aren't lukewarm: Those who like it are committed to their favorite convenient meal. According to Mintel's latest U.S. pizza market report, more than one-third of consumers who purchase frozen pizza from their local grocery store do so two or three times a month or more.




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Exclusive interview: Spinato's, on frozen pizzas and broccoli crust

We recently were able to talk to Anthony Spinato, president of Spinato's Fine Foods, Tempe, AZ, about their new broccoli pizza crust and other frozen pizza aspects. 




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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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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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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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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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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 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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Tips for truck fleet utilization and driver safety during COVID-19 pandemic

The transport of food and health/sanitary items such as cleaning supplies and paper towels have placed significant strains on the supply chain. Food distributors have to scrutinize significant preventative measures needed to ensure the health and safety of customers, drivers, and everyone that is in contact with goods that are transported and delivered.




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Applied Manufacturing Technologies releases R-Palletize, a configurable robotic palletizing station

Applied Manufacturing Technologies has introduced a new product: R-Palletize, a flexible robotic palletizing station.




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StairMaster renovation safety treads for modernization and restoration of stairs and landings

Wooster Products' StairMaster safety renovation treads provide sure footing on interior and exterior stairs and landings.




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OnRobot releases new palletizing solution

OnRobot Palletizer is a powerful, automated palletizing hardware and software solution that combines affordability, performance, and fast integration with a small footprint to deliver flexible palletizing automation to companies of all sizes.




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Sidel introduces robotic/cobotic palletizing unit

The secondary packaging machine is suitable for snack, bakery, and other applications.




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IHOP gets fresh with the return of Rooty Tooty Fresh 'N' Fruity Extravaganza

Starting at $7, the brand is serving joy this New Year with a classic breakfast combo in fresh new varieties.




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Smartfood rolls out limited-time Chocolate Glazed Donut popcorn

The ready-to-eat snack consists of air-popped corn with a chocolate-flavored coating.




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Angie’s Boomchickapop debuts Cinnabon Drizzled Kettle Corn

The sweet and salty snack features the flavor of the chain’s signature cinnamon rolls.




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AMC expands grocery store popcorn lineup to Publix, Kroger, Amazon

Distribution expansion to Kroger and Publix more than doubles the national outlets where consumers can purchase AMC Theatres’ line of retail popcorn.




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Tamalitoz debuts churro and chocolate popcorn

Churro Chocolate Caliente Palomitaz includes cocoa powder, chili powder, cinnamon sugar, and sea salt.




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Case Study: Tomra 5C gives hazelnut producer a competitive advantage targeting high-quality export markets

Gürsoy, one of Turkey's most established hazelnut producers, is the first company in that country to harness the TOMRA 5C’s sorting technologies. 




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ofi says partnerships are key to safeguarding human rights in hazelnut supply chains

Call for collaboration comes as ofi launches sustainability commitments to improve transparency and tackle poor labor conditions in hazelnut communities.




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Eriez updates vibratory feeder line for nuts

Eriez continues to advance the design of the vibratory feeder line to evolve and meet the foodservice industry’s needs and regulatory challenges.




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Cheez-It expands its line of snack crackers with two Extra Crunchy items

The Kellanova brand has added Bold Cheddar and Snap’d Sharp White Cheddar to its roster.




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Ritz Toasted Chips heats up March Madness with new flavors

The Ritz roster of NCAA athletes will share their exclusive first taste of the new sweet heat flavored chips and announce a chance to win a trip to the 2025 NCAA Men's or Women's Final Four.




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Taco Bell, Kellanova reveal 'cheezy' menu collaboration

Taco Bell and Kellanova unite to create "cheeziest" menu items, featuring a Cheez-It cracker 16x bigger than the original.




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Cheez-It, Hidden Ranch introduce ranch-flavored crackers

Cheez-It is answering the pleas of its ranch-obsessed fans with the new collaboration.




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Cheez-It drops smoke-flavored cracker

Consumers can find the new Cheez-It Smoked varieties sliding into snack aisles at retailers nationwide starting this November. 




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La Panzanella debuts Bruschetta toast line

The brand is taking its experience crafting flatbread crackers and applying it to a new format with mini toasts, debuting at Whole Foods Markets nationwide.




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Flavor Showdown brings Texas-size taste talents together

The SNX 2024 event lets suppliers showcase their seasoning and flavor capabilities.




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Eriez announces managing director for Eriez-Germany

Eriez President and CEO Lukas Guenthardt has announced the company has selected Eric Adams to serve as managing director for the company’s newly established Eriez Deutschland GmbH, based in Recklinghausen, Germany.




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Case Study: ProMach collaboration leads to optimized end-of-line packaging system for Snak King

Snak King looks to optimize its efficiency in throughput, while also seeking to alleviate labor shortages at its manufacturing facility in Freeport, Illinois.





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Case Study: How St-Méthode Bakery digitalized its management and cultivated collaboration with UTrakk

St-Méthode Bakery has chosen the UTrakk platform to empower its managers in the application of good management practices, including coaching and active supervision tours.




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Bob’s Red Mill updates palletizing with Universal Robots cobot

The producer’s UR20 cobot reportedly keeps up with its demanding production pace.




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Daiya rereleases dairy-free Pumpkin Spice Cheezecake

Dairy-free Pumpkin Spice Cheezecake is made with a sweet artisan crust and creamy pumpkin filling.




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Fazoli's reintroduces Fan Favorite Pizza Baked Pasta and Cheesecake Factory Bakery Pumpkin Cheesecake

Included in the limited-time offering is Pumpkin Cheesecake made by The Cheesecake Factory Bakery, an addition to the dessert menu just in time for fall.




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US Foods releases offerings aimed at helping operators appeal to Gen Z and millennial diners

Themed “Next-Gen Ideas for Next-Gen Diners," US Foods' Fall Scoop features 23 products that cater to the next generation of diners, Gen Z, and millennials.




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Developing enticing, better-for-you, specialized desserts

These days, you can have your cake and eat it, too. Today's sweet bakery treats like cakes, pies, cheesecakes, and cookies often combine the best of multiple worlds, bridging apparent gaps between indulgence, better-for-you and specialized dietary choices, clean label, sound functionality, and globally minded sustainability.




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Fonterra's NZMP releases new carbonzero certified butter

NZMP, Fonterra’s dairy ingredient and solutions brand, has launched a new carbonzero certified Organic Butter to the North American market.




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Eaglestone Equipment constant turn horizontal food conveyor

Eaglestone Equipment, a custom manufacturer of industrial food processing equipment, offers the 1150 Fabric Constant Turn Conveyor to help food processors speed up production lines and keep products moving efficiently through manufacturing lines.