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State of the Industry 2022: Tortillas fulfill diversity of uses

The tortilla category largely flatlined during the past year, with some variation by type or brand of shell, as the world began to reopen after the worst of the pandemic and fewer consumers worked at home. 




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Old El Paso debuts Tortilla Pockets with sealed bottom

Tortilla Pockets are crafted with a sealed bottom and are portable, making them easy for everyone in the family to hold.





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Flour tortilla consistency begins with its ingredients

Even with a sound production process, tortilla appearance depends greatly on raw ingredient quality.




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Mission Foods debuts Keto-certified Zero Net Carbs Tortillas

Mission Foods has released Zero Net Carbs tortillas in two flavors: Original and Sundried Tomato Basil.




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Guerrero debuts Zero Net Carbs Tortillas

Company also releases Nutri-Ricas Carb Watch tortillas with new Salsa Roja flavor.




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Mama Lupe’s debuts Flavor Pack sweet and savory tortillas

The line of tortillas features chocolate, churro, ranch, BBQ, pumpkin spice, and buffalo spice flavors.




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Rise & Puff launches better-for-you tortillas that fluff up

The better-for-you tortillas contain just flour, water, avocado oil, and salt.




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State of the Industry 2023: Tortilla growth driven by innovation

Tortillas have become a versatile carrier for many meals. While typically associated with Mexican foods, tortillas can be used across a broad range of foods and cuisines. 




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Maria and Ricardo’s Tortillas gives its product packaging a makeover

The new design is intended to give the bakery product line a more ‘festive’ feel.




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Mission Foods introduces Keto certified, lower-carb tortillas

The new offerings are available now at select grocers and will be rolling out across the country in the coming months.




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Wisoman Foods launches Oladito Organic Tortillas

Oladito Organic Tortillas are available in three varieties: Organic Traditional Flour, Organic Whole Wheat, and Organic Jalapeño.




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La Tortilla Factory debuts Tradición tortillas

The tortillas can be found at most major Northern California grocery chains, plus some in Southern California and Texas. 




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Parabel announces first natural plant source of Vitamin B12 in water lentils and LENTEIN plant protein

Parabel USA Inc, producer of plant protein ingredients, has announced the discovery of a natural plant-based source of Vitamin B12 in its water lentil crop.




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Portillo’s puts forth long-term expansion plan

Known for its bun-based items, the Chicago-based chain is eyeing exponential growth.




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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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State of the Industry: Tortillas sales are mostly flat

As is the case with many bakery products, better-for-you is a leading subcategory.




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State of the Industry 2024: Tortilla chips gain ground

After offering creative flavors and ingredients, tortilla chip producers are drawing double-digit growth.




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Snack and bakery manufacturers search for sanitation, versatility with laminators and sheeters

Effectively and efficiently handling dough is integral to many snack and bakery operations. And the needs producers have today are diverse.




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Doritos sends mini tortilla chips to space

In partnership with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the Polaris Dawn mission, Doritos' first-ever space chip fuels awareness and funds for childhood cancer research and treatment.




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Portillo's, Milk Bar announce cookie collab

Available for a limited time, the Portillo’s Chocolate Cake Cookie gives cake fans the chance to savor it in a Milk Bar cookie, created in partnership with founder Christina Tosi.




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Tortillas and tortilla chips get real

Tortilla and tortilla chip manufacturers find themselves facing demands for new products that are versatile, flavorful, gluten-free and/or made with organic or non-GMO ingredients.




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Laminators and sheeters offer bakers, snack manufactures production versatility

Consumer demand for artisanal baked goods and better-for-you snacks are making new laminators and sheeters must-have equipment for many manufacturers.




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Tillamook Cheeseboards

Tillamook believes there's no need to skimp on snacking satisfaction. 




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Consumers search for better-for-you tortillas

Tortillas are known for their versatility—they can be used in tacos, quesadillas, burritos, and more. It’s no surprise, then, that the tortillas category has been doing well over the past year. 




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New dough-handling equipment brings versatility to snack producers and bakeries

Companies who make dough handling equipment like dividers, depositors and rounders say their customers want equipment that provides safety and sanitation, automation and the resulting labor savings, gentler handling of dough, and the flexibility to run a mix of high-throughput, and smaller, niche lines, depending on the job.




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Dividers, depositors, rounders need versatility, precision, capacity

Snack and bakery customers in the market for dough-handling equipment like dividers, depositors, and rounders are looking for versatility, greater precision, higher capacity, longer maintenance intervals, adjustability of qualities like width and weight, and machines that can handle natural, clean-label, and gluten-free products.




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State of the Industry 2021: Tortillas grow through product diversity

Tortillas, always one of the most versatile breads, had extra mileage to accomplish this past year: consumers wanted better-for-you options for their tacos, flautas, and fajitas. They also wanted these to be easily accessible at their local grocery stores so that they could cook at home during the pandemic.




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Grains deliver health benefits, versatility, and taste

Grains are a fundamental ingredient in bakery and snack food products that can provide flavor, texture, nutrition, and functional benefits. What’s more, there exists a multitude of different grains to choose from, depending upon the product needs. 




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SimplyProtein debuts creative campaign for tortilla chips

Pop culture-infused humor, vibrant design, and a catchy Mariachi riff bridge brand awareness from protein bars into savory snacks.




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Utility Players

Tasty, wholesome baked appetizers, meals and desserts that go from freezer to table in minutes are all-stars with today’s busy consumers.




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State of the Industry Report—Frozen Baked Goods—Versatile Players

Busy lifestyles and affordability aren’t the only reasons why consumers add frozen baked goods to their shopping cart each week.




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State of the Industry Report—Snacks: Game Changers,Tortilla Chips

Harris Interactive recently released the results of its 2012 Harris Poll EquiTrend study, which analyzed the responses of more than 38,500 consumers on key measures of brand health for more than 1,500 lifestyle, product and service brands. When questioned about the brands they are likely to reach for when craving a salty snack, respondents chose Lay’s Potato Chips—the top-ranked salty snack for the past eight years—followed by two other Frito-Lay North America brands, Doritos and Tostitos.




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Biscuit bake-off still accepting entries

Biscuit lovers have until midnight on April 22 to enter their favorite biscuit recipes in the International Biscuit Festival 2013 Biscuit Bake Off.




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Versatile fryers deliver hot products, cool savings

New fryers and oils enable bakers and snack producers to create more and better-for-you versions of the fried dough products and snacks consumers can’t live without.




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How to utilize two-way texting with customers

Two-way texting, when a customer can proactively text your business and receive a response or have an entire digital conversation, offers a way to bolster client communication and as a result, satisfaction.




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Solar thermal: Why not utilize what we got?

When most people think about solar, they think about photovoltaic panels that generate electricity, but they don’t often think about solar thermal. When considering heating water, solar thermal is incredibly efficient by comparison.




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Tankless water heaters offer reliable, cost-saving alternative for fertilizer producer

Tankless water heating technology has proven to be a great success for Wedgworth's, a custom blender of dry and liquid fertilizers for agriculture, sod, nursery, and golf-course applications in Florida.




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Hydronic retrofit brings utility and style together

The age-old question of function versus form has confounded experts in every field for countless decades.

Jeff Sweenor, president and CEO of Sweenor Builders in Wakefield, Rhode Island, looks at it differently. He asks, why not both? Function certainly comes first, but when the dust settles, his projects look as good as they work.




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Ray Wohlfarth: Why boilers are still a great heating source

"According to the ASHRAE HVAC Applications Handbook, the estimated life of an air-to-air heat pump or a rooftop unit is 15 years while a boiler life expectancy is between 24-35 years, depending on the boiler type. So, you will install two heat pumps or rooftop units for every boiler. Where do you think those old units will end up?" I ask the class.




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John Siegenthaler: Don't forget about ventilation

As residential building codes and energy conservation standards continue to evolve, many are requiring proof of high quality air sealing.




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There are still viable applications for solar thermal technology

Although the market for solar thermal systems is a tiny fraction of what it once was, I still believe there are viable applications that could help in decarbonizing thermal energy systems.




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Creating a complete system to provide space heating, cooling, DHW and fresh air ventilation

The overall objective was to create a complete HVAC system, rather than just a heating + cooling system. The system would provide space heating, cooling, domestic hot water, and fresh air ventilation.




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Silica protocols should include proper ventilation and cleaning process

Silica is released into the air during the construction process and breathing it in can lead to cancer. Use this guide to learn how to work safely with silica in every setting.




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Tillman’s New 53 MIG Welding Glove brings exceptional level of comfort and protection

True to its reputation of providing unparalleled protective welding gear for over 90 years, the John Tillman Company announced its new MIG (Metal Inert Gas) welding glove.




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Utilizing smart access management technology bolsters security

Construction site managers and safety managers bear the responsibility of helping to ensure the safety and security of a jobsite and its workers.




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10 safety measures that will help protect your utility workers

Who makes sure all of that water and electricity continues to flow so it’s there when we need it? There are a million people working at all hours of the day to make sure these resources are always available. 




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KEEN Utility’s Overton Work Sneaker

Designed for any terrain, new boot offers style and protection. 




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Beverage warehouses tackle asset utilization issues

From an operations perspective, constant change syndrome has impacted how asset utilization is fulfilled in warehouses today, with engineers striving to keep the percentage high.




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Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg announce launch of Still G.I.N. By Dre and Snoop

Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg announced the launch of Still G.I.N. By Dre and Snoop, an ultra-premium gin now available for purchase nationwide. 




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Beverage packaging providers utilize latest technology

Experts share insights on coding technology for beverage packaging.