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ROYO Bread Co. low-calorie artisan bread

ROYO will unveil a new low-calorie artisan bread offering (30 calories, 1g net carbs), with low-carb bagels and challah slated to launch in September 2021.




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Spiroflow cableflow conveyors with clean-in-place options

Spiroflow’s hygienic, totally-enclosed Cableflow tubular cable drag conveyors offer clean-in-place options including wiper discs, air knife purge units, and brush boxes.




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Dorner AquaGard Low Profile Sanitary Conveyor

Dorner’s new AquaGard Low Profile (LP) conveyor is designed to fit in tight spaces, making it the ideal sanitary conveyor for dry or wipedown applications within the packaging, pharmaceutical, confectionary, bakery, and other packaged food industries. 




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Papa Murphy's celebrates Halloween with its Jack-O Pizza

The limited-time pizza features the restaurant's pepperoni arranged in a pumpkin smile, comes in multiple sizes, and offers a dairy-free option.




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Fiber One releases 'zero-guilt,' low-sugar doughnuts

General Mills' Fiber One, the brand known for macro-friendly bars and brownies, has released its latest innovation to help consumers stay on track: Fiber One Donuts.




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The Low-Sodium Lowdown

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report in February that reconfirms what most adults already know: A majority of Americans consume too much sodium. Too much sodium can increase the risk of high blood pressure, which often leads to heart disease and strokes. Processed and restaurant-prepared foods contain the most sodium of the foods people eat.




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Low-sodium alternative ingredients

Low-sodium ingredients are readily available, but are consumers still concerned about their sodium intake?




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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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Sugar Plum rereleases Halloween Boo Box

The box includes chocolate-covered confections like pretzels, cookies, graham crackers, caramel popcorn, pretzel balls, and more.




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Fun Friday: Big League Chew bobblehead, M&M's fashion collab, National Chocolate Day, NCA Halloween stats

This week's Fun Friday includes a Big League Chew bobblehead, M&M's x Kate Spade collab, National Chocolate Day deals with Kinder and Fannie May, some fun Halloween stats from NCA, and National Tavern-Style Pizza Day.




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BetterBrand introduces The Better Bun low-carb, high-protein bakery product

The item offers consumers a better-for-you alternative to a traditional sandwich bun.




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BetterBrand says aloha to low-carb, high-protein sweet Hawaiian rolls

The sweet bakery items' net carb count is equivalent to that of a single grape.




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Tous les Jours unveils Halloween collection

The nationwide bakery café chain is offering a limited-edition Halloween collection to celebrate the festive season.




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Low and Slow debuts Hickory Smoked BBQ Cheese Puffs

The snack company uses a proprietary process to impart its products with the taste of hickory smoke.




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Flowers Foods acquires Roman Meal trademark

Flowers Foods will use the trademark in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and the Bahamas.




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Spiroflow, Cablevey combine portfolios to offer clean-in-place options

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




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Little Bites Snacks debuts first-ever lower sugar varieties

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




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Harpak-Ulma debuts FR 400 Twin Flow Wrapper

The space-saving design of the  high-output horizontal wrapper makes it ideal for facilities with limited floor space or those seeking to expand packaging throughput in existing production environments. 




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Ingredion launches NOVELOSE 3490 dietary fiber for high-fiber, low FODMAP bakery and snack applications

Ingredion Incorporated has launched a dietary fiber in the U.S.—NOVELOSE 3490.




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Fiber fortification could lower risk of heart disease and diabetes for 7 in 10 UK adults

Increasing the fiber content of everyday UK foods will enable 50 percent more adults to get the recommended daily amount of fiber in their diets and lower the risk of heart disease and diabetes for the majority of UK adults, new study finds.




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Hostess reveals LTO autumn and Halloween snacks

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




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Quest Bake Shop debuts low-sugar brownies, muffins

Quest Nutrition has launched its Quest Bake Shop line, featuring Chocolate Brownies, Blueberry Muffins, and Chocolate Chip Muffins.




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Paris Baguette reveals 'frightful' Halloween menu

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




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Dunkin' drops all-new Halloween menu

Dunkin’ is dropping an all-new Halloween menu, including a reimagined Spider Donut and the brand’s Halloween Munchkins Bucket with new Munchkins covered in sprinkles.




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Albertsons unveils Halloween product lineup

Albertsons Companies is introducing its private label lineup of Halloween-inspired treats, including from its newly launched Overjoyed brand.




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Gericke Double Shaft Multiflux Mixer for low volumes

Process equipment manufacturer Gericke USA, Somerset, NJ, has introduced the Multiflux GMS Laboratory Mixer.




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Munson releases Cylindrical Plow Blender for problematic bulk materials




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Food tech startup Better Brand announces plans to launch first low-carb product

Better Brand, Inc., a food tech startup, has announced plans to launch its first product, The Better Bagel—turning one of the most carb-heavy foods into the carb equivalent of ½ of an orange, or 1/5th of a banana.




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Flowers Foods debuts 11 new products

The varied innovations include protein bars, smaller-sized loaves, breakfast items, flatbreads, and a new keto bun, among others, reflecting the company’s ongoing commitment to developing new and differentiated products across its portfolio.




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Bonumose low-glycemic, rare sugar tagatose

Bonumose, Inc. has announced the achievement of regulatory and food application milestones in the U.S. and Canada for the low-glycemic, rare sugar tagatose.




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Clif Kid Zbar launches its first-ever Halloween mini bars

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




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Kellanova reveals Halloween-themed flavors, products

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




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11 steps to follow to run a sales promotion

Plumbing contractors are not known for their marketing prowess, yet marketing can drive more calls. The simplest marketing might be the sales promotion. Here are the steps.





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Aaron Salow: Data drives plumbing software trends in 2022

Not too long ago, the plumbing industry relied strictly on analog processes. Every job was manual, from installation and repair to dispatch, invoicing and accounting. In 2022, the plumbing profession now runs on advanced technologies that range from thermal-imaging leak detection to smart water heaters and trenchless pipe repair.




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New criteria in drinking water standard tightens lead leaching allowance for plumbing products

Joint committee governing NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 lowers maximum allowable limits of leached lead from plumbing endpoint devices.




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Flowing forward: commercial pumps embrace sustainability for a greener future

With the world's focus on sustainability growing, plumbing engineers play a crucial role in adopting eco-friendly solutions. A major trend in commercial pump technology is the drive for efficiency and energy conservation. Find out how manufacturers are addressing environmental concerns and high energy costs.




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Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heater lowers racing legend’s home energy bills

NASCAR legend Ward Burton installed a Premier AL Smart Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heater in his 1999 home, saving up to $300 monthly on electric bills. Homeowners can save 75% or more on energy costs with this unit.




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The Glitch & The Fix: Inadvertent flows

An installer recently read about the benefits of piping a buffer tank in a “2-pipe” configuration.  




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ASA joins appeal on DOE rule to change showerhead water-flow limit

The American Supply Association (ASA) recently joined the Alliance for Water Efficiency in its appeal to the United States Department of Energy related to allowable flow-rate changes for multi-head showers, and the subsequent negative affects it will have on business operations for ASA members, as well as overall negative water-efficiency consequences that will result.




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Caleffi automatic filling valve with backflow preventer

Caleffi's new AutoFill has a fill rate of 5.5 GPM and maintains stable system pressure, ensuring consistent results without the need for constant monitoring.




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Plumbing industry rallies to help following recent hurricane disasters

The East Coast has suffered severe damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, leading to extensive destruction, fatalities, and power outages. These hurricanes highlight the impact of climate change on storm severity, driven by warmer Atlantic waters. This situation underscores the urgent need for the PHCP-PVF industry to adapt to the challenges of increasingly intense storms.






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GF Building Flow Solutions reaches carbon neutrality in Minnesota and Germany

Key actions at the plant in Hutchinson included focusing on electricity consumption, energy efficiency and the use of green electricity since 2021. These measures have reduced the site’s emissions by about 94% as compared to the baseline year 2019. 




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Combining “low-tech” heating with state-of-the-art heat pump technology

In rural upstate New York, residents harvest trees for firewood using chainsaws and hydraulic splitters. I burn about two face cords annually in my wood stove, enjoying its warmth during winter and relying on it during power outages caused by outdated utility lines.




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Follow established piping layouts to prevent reverse thermosiphoning

Flow direction is crucial in hydronic systems. Most designs have a fixed flow direction, but there are situations where reversals can occur. It's important to address these proactively to ensure smooth operations.




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Ranpak’s Cut’it!™ EVO Multi-Lid allows four unique branded lids on a single machine

Packaging solution automatically shortens cartons to match their highest point of filling and then glues a lid securely in place, reducing material usage and costs.




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Beschloss: US manufacturing continues slow recovery

Infrastructure will continue to be an issue in 2018 and beyond.




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Casella launches enhanced high flow air sampling pump

Casella has launched an enhanced version of its Vortex3 high flow pump, designed to simplify asbestos and air sampling.




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Sensidyne launches Gilian Go-Cal Pro air flow calibrator

Sensidyne® launches Gilian® Go-CalTM Pro, an advanced portable air flow calibrator designed to revolutionize precision calibration on the jobsite.




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COVID-19 safety concerns lead to rising OSHA whistleblower complaints

There have been some unsettling reports recently of large increases in the number of whistleblower complaints to OSHA related to COVID-19.




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Whisleblower probe finds cargo firm retaliated against seaman who reported safety concerns to US Coast Guard

OSHA ordered the Maersk Line to reinstate the seaman and pay $457,759 in back wages, interest, compensatory damages and $250,000 in punitive damages.