Chocolate is a treat that will never go out of style—whether it’s a consumer purchasing it for their own consumption, or perhaps as a gift for friends or family, it is a well-loved dessert. 

Frito-Lay's Flamin’ Hot portfolio, encompassing 25 unique products, is coming together as an official brand and stepping out with a fierce new look.  

Available in two flavors, the new snack will be available at Sprouts and on LesserEvil.com starting June 1.

Spiroflow will now be offering the full range of Cablevey tubular drag conveyors in its product portfolio.

Company commits to not engage in advertising primarily directed to children under age 13.

The better-for-you brand’s newest products celebrate Disney’s 100th anniversary.

SNAXPO18, taking place March 12-14 in Atlanta at the Georgia World Congress Center, is a must-attend event for anyone working in today’s snack food industry.

LEVAIR Select leavening solution is a non-aluminum based alternative to traditional sodium aluminum phosphate.

Evive has introduced a savory snack for wellness warriors: Muffin Bites, a wholesome treat packed with fruits and vegetables.

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

The new and improved AGELESS provides a timely packaging solution for customers navigating the PFAS regulatory landscape.

CleanTech Evo is an automated handwashing station clinically proven to remove more than 99.9% of pathogens with each hand wash.

The solution is reportedly set to redefine standards in food safety and production efficiency within the food processing industry.

Consumers are reading labels more, looking for products that are nutritious, with ingredients that are easy to understand and that work with their family's budget. While there's no official definition of "clean label," consumers and the snack and bakery industry have their own definition in mind.

There's a reason why better-for-you is trending and "perfect-for-you" isn't. According to the August 2018 "U.S. Better for You Eating Trends" market report from Mintel, just 7 percent of consumers say they're strict with themselves to make sure their diet is as healthy as possible, and just three in 10 say they maintain a healthy diet most of the time.

There was a time, not so long ago, when nutritional boundaries were more clear-cut. "Indulgent foods weren't healthy," says Mel Festejo, COO, American Key Food Products, Closter, NJ. "They either had a surfeit of nutrients that triggered health issues, or they contained ingredients whose names raised anxiety."

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

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

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

Tamarind & Pasilla Chile Seasoning launches with limited-edition menu items nationwide at Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer restaurants.

This article examines current and emerging trends in flavors and colors in snack and bakery production.

Multiflux GMS mixers from process equipment manufacturer Gericke USA feature a proprietary, hygienic design as standard to promote fast, complete cleaning, ensure product purity, and minimize risk of batch-to-batch cross-contamination.

EnWave Corp. announced that it has signed an Equipment Purchase Agreement with Dole Worldwide Food & Beverage Group to supply a 120kW Radiant Energy Vacuum dehydration processing line that will materially increase Dole’s vacuum-microwave processing capabilities.

The Red Velvet Philly Bagel Bomb features a lightly sweetened Philly cream cheese core with chocolate, wrapped with red velvet bagel dough and served warm. 

An expert from Dakota MB discusses emerging trends in grains.

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.

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

PureCircle will offer three ingredients from bioconversion—Reb D, Reb M, and Reb AM—to food and beverage manufacturers across the European Union.

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

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.

Available now, the “Zen Guide to Manufacturing Intelligence” leads manufacturing professionals down the path to an enlightened look at quality metrics that shows the potential for greater quality control and cost savings by extracting more value from manufacturing data.

The announcement represents a significant step as part of Kellanova's Better Days Promise to advance sustainable and equitable access to food.

Additionally, the company is on track to achieve its goal of sending zero waste to landfill by 2025.

The August 20 webinar will offer insights on boosting speed and cost savings.

This product not only offers a healthy snack option, but also addresses the growing concern of packaging waste in India.

Sized for little hands, Zbar Halloween Minis are available in a 20-ct chocolate chip flavor.

Kellanova has rereleased a slew of seasonal products for autumn and Halloween.

HANTEMP Controls Stainless Steel Float-Switch line has expanded to include the new SSLLA adjustable Float Switch.

PROCESS EXPO 2017 took place September 19–22 at McCormick Place in Chicago. The biennial event, operated by the Food Processing Suppliers Association, attracts food industry professionals from around the world. 

Inside the proceedings of PACK EXPO Las Vegas, including a survey of new packaging equipment, materials, technology and more.

When 2015 began, most Washington, D.C. observers predicted more gridlock in Washington.

One of the legacies of the old Trade Extension Bureau that remains alive today was its effort to standardize industry vocabulary.

We are a full service plumbing company. There are times when we have to gain access to the roof of million dollar homes. 

Spencer Bell has been a fan of HoldRite plumbing brackets and the TESTRITE DWV testing system for years. So recently, when he heard that HoldRite had innovated the cast-in-place firestop sleeve process, he didn’t waste time learning more about it.

The most expensive part of plumbing service is getting the phone to ring and the truck to the job. Once there, every additional dollar past breakeven helps cover the monthly overhead nut. Once this is covered, it falls straight to the bottom line. So, how can you maximize revenue? Here are nine ways to boost your average tickets.

You may be the best technical plumber in town, but you will earn poor reviews and bad word-of-mouth if you cannot communicate well. Here are nine simple steps you can take to improve your communication skills. Almost all of them are non-verbal.

It is always a mystery why more plumbers fail to emphasize drain cleaning — if they offer it at all. Some think it fails to offer enough revenue. Others think it presents too much low-dollar competition. Here are five solid reasons every plumber should offer drain cleaning.

When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, the world drastically changed as businesses shut down and employees moved to work-from-home settings. Once used mostly by the tech industry, video chat software companies such as Zoom, Go To Meeting and Microsoft Teams saw huge increases in demand as people began using these services for work, school and even to stay in touch with family members. Even doctor’s visits became virtual.

There’s nothing worse than coming home to find a burst pipe or malfunctioning water heater has flooded your basement. It’s perhaps why leak detection and prevention products continue to become more popular each year.

Plumbing & Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke had a chance to sit down with Billy Stevens, founder and CEO of Sera Systems, a subscription software provider for the home service industry, to discuss current trends with contractor software.