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X-ray inspection system for single pack products, from Mettler-Toledo

Mettler Toledo's X34C delivers a unique X-ray solution to the market: cost-effective inspection of individual packs and bars, immediately after flow-wrapping or pack sealing.




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METTLER TOLEDO to debut new product inspection systems at IBIE 2022

METTLER TOLEDO Product Inspection will demonstrate a variety of inspection systems for the commercial baking industry in booth #3474 at IBIE, being held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Sept 18–21, 2022.




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Eastern Standard Provisions expands its retail reach across the U.S.

The producer, specializing in soft pretzels and waffles, now sells at 2,700+ stores.




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Evergreen debuts new brand look and product formulations

Since its inception in early 2020, Evergreen has offered an expanding range of waffles and breakfast sandwiches that are ready in minutes.




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Eggo debuts protein-packed waffles, custom sneakers

New Eggo Fully Loaded Waffles inspired Eggo's collab with The Surgeon to drop the first-ever Eggo Fully Loaded Kicks in two colorways: Chocolate Chip Brownie and Strawberry Delight.




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

Consumers look for healthier chocolate products, while still indulging. 




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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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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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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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Bobo's launches line of protein bars

The company's new protein bars are made with real nut butter, honey, and dates.




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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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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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Recent challenges provide opportunity for bakery delivery fleets to expand knowledge

If there’s one thing the last few months have shown us, it’s that business-as-usual can be uprooted without warning.




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Companies search for new and improved warehouse software

Companies often use warehouse management system (WMS) software to track traffic in and out of the warehouse. These systems are often a component of a larger enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.




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Distribution strategies to preserve product quality

As history has proven in the baking industry, sometimes distribution can make or break a company. Through the years, direct-store delivery (DSD) routes have grown increasingly complex, as the market for drivers has become exponentially more competitive. Meanwhile, complete transparency and tracking of actionable data for analyzing productivity are increasingly standard industry features.




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Kroger launches limited-edition Private Selection Harvest Apple products

The Kroger Co. has announced the launch of Harvest Apple, a new limited edition Private Selection line of products spicing up fall with a fresh new twist.




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IHOP debuts Pancake of the Month Program

The first flavor in the Pancake of the Month lineup is Chocolate Strawberry, for Valentine's Day.




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Premier Nutrition launches protein pancake, waffle mix

Available in both Buttermilk and Original varieties, the pancake mixes have 15 grams of protein per serving and can be made by just adding water.




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Product development from a student’s perspective

Whether at work in a lab or at home in the kitchen, one of my favorite activities is testing a new product concept.




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D’Amelio Foods launches Be Happy Snacks Popcorn products

The line of gluten-free snacks features four sweet and savory flavor options.




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Prospector Popcorn on producing snacks with a purpose

The snack company provides employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.




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Prospector Popcorn releases Pumpkin Spice flavor

The company's classic caramel popcorn is coated with pumpkin spice and a white chocolate drizzle,




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Batory Foods acquires ingredients distributor, logistics provider Tri-State Cos.

Acquisition enhances Batory Foods’ logistical efficiency with the addition of strategically located cold storage warehouse.




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California Walnuts kicks off largest retail campaign ever, with American Heart Month Programs in February

The California Walnut Board is launching its fourth consecutive American Heart Month campaign this February, expanding its popular retail marketing program in an effort to bring more attention to Heart Month and encourage consumers to make healthier food choices.




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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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Made-with-walnut snack products pack a crunch on show floors

A "best of" list of recently released walnut products, from the California Walnut Commission.




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Treehouse Almonds, The Almond Project Partners receive New Hope Regeneration and Sustainability Award

The Regeneration and Sustainability Award honors trailblazing work by Treehouse California Almonds and The Almond Project partners to advance sustainable farming methods in California’s almond industry.




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The proof for pecans: Why the supernut is trending in food innovation

Pecans can help product developers take the food and snacking industry to the next level. 




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OFI: Nut inclusions offer snack and bakery producers ‘playground of possibilities’

A leader from Olam Food Ingredients shares tips for incorporating nuts into recipes.




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Once Again acquires organic almond processor

The purchase allows Once Again to increase efficiencies and reduce environmental impact for its West Coast industrial customers seeking high-quality ingredients for baked goods, bars, and more.




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Pure Protein debuts Sweet Chili Popped Crisps

Sweet Chili Popped Crisps are now available on Amazon alongside the brand’s protein-packed Hickory Barbeque Popped Crisps, Sour Cream & Onion Popped Crisps, and savory Cheesy Crackers.




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Danisco Offers Exclusive Webinar on Probiotics

To be held Feb. 1, Dansco’s online probiotics event will cover the latest developments and global digestive health market trends as well as clinical study data supporting the effect of probiotics on key measures of digestive health.




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DuPont receives probiotic health claim in Europe

DuPont receives approval from Switzerland’s Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO) to market Danisco HOWARU Bifidobacterium lactis HN019 probiotic.




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Ganeden probiotic-derived immune health ingredient

Ganeden, already known as a leader in probiotic technology, has used its patented probiotic strain to develop an immune health ingredient: Staimune.




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Bell Flavors & Fragrances announces new roles, strategic promotions at its Northbrook location

Bell Flavors & Fragrances recently announced one new role and several promotions at its headquarters in Northbrook, IL.




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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: The Killer Brownie Co.'s new product turner exceeds expectations

The Killer Brownie Co. discusses the benefits of its new sanitary constructed, single tray dual lane product turning conveyor required to rotate single lane brownie containers 90°.  




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Case Study: Bimbo QSR selects TraceGains to identify alternate ingredient suppliers, improve new product development

Bimbo QSR has selected TraceGains as its system of choice to automate supply chain operations.




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Case Study: TruFood boosts production capacity with Luxme automated sanitary conveyor

Luxme International has supplied a SANILux Tubular Chain Conveyor with automated clean-in-place technology to nutrition bar manufacturer TruFood, enhancing food safety and increasing line efficiency at the company’s Pittsburgh-based facility.




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Case Study: EverGrain's large-scale protein facility uses Pall Corporation's filtration technology

Pall Membralox Microfiltration System equipped with ceramic membranes with gradient permeability technology plays a critical role in purifying valuable protein.





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Case Study: Hudson Bread increases productivity, improves packing quality with smart packaging technology

To meet the needs of its growing business, Hudson Bread turned to Niverplast for its expertise in packaging automation for the bakery industry—specifically, a bag-in-box solution for its frozen artisan bread packaging line. 




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Case Study: Pioneering a new path to predict final product quality

Puratos Serbia has utilized flour and dough analysis technology to help develop a game-changing quality assurance database for its extensive product line.




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Case Study: Heidelberg Bread protects its brand with inspection tech

An equipment update is helping to bring the artisan bread company into the modern age.





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Mariani opts for Key Technology optical sorter for fruit processing

The newly installed equipment is rated to sort up to 20,000 lbs of product per hour.




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Outlaw Snax bites into operational improvements with Matrix equipment

Rapid growth of the snack brand called for an upgrade in its packaging technology.