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Mason Dixie Foods launches Cheddar Biscuit Sandwich in Costco

The 8-count box retails for $14.99 and is available at all locations throughout the Midwest. 




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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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Red's launches ciabatta, English muffin, croissant sandwiches

Over the next few months, the brand will be rolling out a range of new products, including Ciabatta Sandwiches, English Muffin Sandwiches, and Croissant Sandwiches.




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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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Publican Quality Bread defines artisan baking in Chicago

Some people place such a high emphasis on quality that they hang their shingle on it, like Publican Quality Bread has in Chicago. Just bite into any of the signature artisan breads the bakery distributes to restaurants throughout the city and you'll have all the personal experience you need to define quality bread for yourself.




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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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New formulation strategies for bakery snacks

Bakery snacks saw a relatively flat year per IRI, Chicago, with 0.16 percent growth to $3.4 billion. Grupo Bimbo far outperformed the category average, though, with growth of 14.48 percent to $249.4 million.




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Inside the momentum for ‘Craft’ bakery

The 2019 Taste/Tomorrow event that took place in Chicago from May 1 to 2 provided a platform for Puratos to release its latest body of independent global research into top bakery, patisserie and chocolate trends shaping today's marketplace.




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Bakery predictions for 2020

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery was recently able to talk to Jonathan Davis, SVP of innovation, La Brea Bakery, Los Angeles, about upcoming bakery trends for 2020.




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Ingredient functionality in artisan bread production

Artisan breads sales are on the rise. The global artisan bakery market is expected to increase at a rate of 4.1 percent from 2019–24 to reach a market value of $4.5 billion.




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Perfecting artisan bread processing

Ingredients and processing play a 50/50 role in the quality production of artisan bread. It's the simple ingredient list and simple processing that is helping boost this style of bread's popularity in the natural and clean label trend.




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Doughnuts and permissible indulgence

Overall, indulgent products have tracked well lately, but better-for-you options will factor into the mix as we emerge from the pandemic.




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Valrhona vegan-certified Grand Cru single origin 'milk' chocolate, from the heart of Madagascar

Valrhona marks a milestone in chocolate-making with AMATIKA 46%, the first vegan Grand Cru chocolate available for both pastry chefs and home gourmets.




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Florida Food Products debuts collection of new cocoa flavors

Florida Food Products is launching a new collection of cocoa flavors during the 75th Annual Professional Manufacturing Confectioners Association (PMCA) in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, April 11–13, 2022.




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The Chocolate Academy, Cacao Barry, and Callebaut announce new 2022 Chocolate Ambassador Team members

Chocolate Academy, Cacao Barry, and Callebaut have announced the latest additions to the Ambassador team.




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Inside the pathway to the Famous Amos cookie relaunch

Cookies hold universal appeal. Their aroma beckons, warm from the oven, promising delicious comfort, a little sweet treat to brighten the moment.




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Barry Callebaut debuts Farm of the Future to power cocoa farming research and innovation

Barry Callebaut has built a dedicated hub to power cocoa farming research to support cocoa farming resilience and productivity in Ecuador.




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Barry Callebaut debuts North American expansion in plant-based offerings

Barry Callebaut has announced its latest expansion of its plant-based portfolio by adding dairy-free organic chocolate to its North American portfolio.




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Barry Callebaut launches Chocolate Academy Center in Casablanca, Morocco

The Barry Callebaut Group officially inaugurated its Chocolate Academy Center in Casablanca, Morocco.




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Undercover Snacks announces debut into second Costco region

The innovative woman-owned snack manufacturer has launched its best-selling Dark Chocolate + Sea Salt Crisps in all 73 Southeast Area Costco Wholesale locations.




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Cargill debuts House of Chocolate in Belgium

As customers’ need for inspiration, innovation, and speed-to-market take precedence in today’s dynamic chocolate market, Cargill’s House of Chocolate provides them with a collaborative, end-to-end customer experience.




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Cibo Vita debuts Nature's Garden better-for-you nut and fruit mixes

At the recent Summer Fancy Food Show, Cibo Vita debuted new better-for-you trail mixes as well as chocolate-covered nuts. 




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Barry Callebaut denies Salmonella-positive chocolate entered supply chain

After reaching out to all customers supplied with impacted chocolate products, Barry Callebaut can confirm, based on its internal investigation, that no affected chocolate products by the Salmonella-positive production lot in Wieze, Belgium, entered the retail food chain.




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Clio Snacks launches two new varieties, expands footprint

Limited Edition Key Lime Pie Granola & Yogurt Parfait Bars and Salted Caramel Mini Greek Yogurt Bars available at Walmart stores nationwide, and are also available direct-to-consumers.





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Barry Callebaut collaborates to drive sustainability commitments

Traceability to farm level, knowing where the cocoa it sources is grown, plays a crucial role in addressing some of the structural sustainability issues in the cocoa supply chain.




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RIND Snacks debuts Dark Cocoa Sea Salt Coconut Crisps

Upcycled fruit snack brand announces new sweet and salty combination.




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Interest in health, wellbeing drives better-for-you chocolate products

Consumers look for healthier chocolate products, while still indulging. 




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Barry Callebaut breaks ground on Brantford, Ontario specialty chocolate factory

The Ontario factory will produce sugar-free, high protein, and other specialty chocolate products.




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Barry Callebaut debuts ‘second generation of chocolate’ with a focus on flavor

The Swiss manufacturer has introduced two products developed under the Cocoa Cultivation & Craft principle, which aims to coax out the nuances of flavor during the cultivation, fermentation, and roasting processes.





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Barry Callebaut guide outlines consumer cookie trends

According to the report, consumers are hungry for cookies with innovative flavors and appealing appearance.




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Edibles category: Driven by candy growth

In his webinar “Edible Evolution in Cannabis: In Review and What’s to Come,” BDSA’s Rick Maturo breaks down the performance of cannabis food and beverage categories.




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Blue Diamond debuts Chocolate 'Thin Dipped Almonds'

Blue Diamond's first-ever chocolate-covered product line boasts half the sugar of the average chocolate-covered almonds.




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Krispy Kreme collaborates with M&M's for first time ever in the U.S.

Fans can enjoy four new doughnuts for a limited time beginning July 17, including one with M&M's Minis chocolate candies.




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Columbus Craft Meats releases Handcrafted Charcuterie Board at Walmart

Columbus Craft Meats has released a Handcrafted Charcuterie Board, available as a pre-order through Walmart's deli department or as a grab-and-go option that requires assembly by the customer.




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Nassau Candy debuts Holiday Collection

This year’s holiday rollout from Nassau Candy’s manufactured brands offers gifting possibilities for every category, including Hanukkah.




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Chiwis debuts Chocolate Orange Chips

The chips use high-quality, free of palm oil chocolate, ensuring an ethical snacking experience.




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Lady M Confections reveals 2024 Lunar New Year Gift Set

The 2024 Lunar New Year Gift Set features a luxe red and gold candy gift set, lucky red envelopes, and confections from Lady M Bon Bon.




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Laceys Cookies delicate treats build upon founder's heritage, supplier partnerships

The Desserts By Us cookie brand has its roots in the founder’s favorite childhood desserts.




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Guittard introduces couverture line of chocolate

Guittard Couverture showcases the brand's commitment to providing customers with premium chocolate in enhanced, sustainable packaging.




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Chocolate offers snack and bakery producers innovation opportunities

Snack and bakery producers innovate in ways that fulfill consumers’ interest in healthy indulgence.




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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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Brother Mobile Solutions launches PocketJet 8 Series

New product series provides faster, higher quality print and simple, untangled connectivity to simplify the portable, full-page thermal printing process.




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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.