Private label grows more competitive with snacks geared toward health and wellness, clean label and gluten-free.

Functional ingredients like dough conditioners are important components of any formulation to help improve the quality, texture and shelf life of snack and bakery products.

Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in nutrition, health and sustainable living, has introduced the latest additions to its BakeZyme portfolio: BakeZyme Fresh XL and BakeZyme Master.

Functional ingredients such as dough conditioners are fundamental additions for many snack and bakery products. Dough conditioners, like enzymes and emulsifiers, help improve product quality, extend shelf life, streamline dough handling and machinability, and more.

A recent inquiry to the American Bakers Association (ABA) asked what the purpose of emulsifiers are in a bakery formula.

AB Enzymes has announced the launch of a new product in its range of enzymes for rye applications.

IFF has announced the launch of Enovera 3001, an enzyme-only solution as the newest addition to IFF’s range of ingredients for the bakery industry.

State of the Industry analysis of the buns and rolls category, including hamburger buns, hot dog buns, dinner rolls, and more.

Available in four flavors, the product can be sprinkled on salads or eaten as a snack.

Muddy Buddies is rolling out Girl Scout Thin Mints flavor, inspired by the #1 Girl Scout Cookie.

The offerings include premium nuts and chocolate-covered nibbles in on-the-go cans.

Positioned in the better-for-you snack set, Daily Crunch's expansion into Target marks a significant milestone for the brand.

The limited-edition peanuts are specially grown and hand-cooked.

The boxes include snacks like chocolate-covered almonds and truffles, plus "treat yourself" gifts like a body scrub and candles.

During research and development, bakers and snack producers face formulation hurdles on a daily basis. Luckily, functional ingredients like fats, oils, dough conditioners and egg replacers can help them solve a host of common challenges.

Ingredion Incorporated, a leading global provider of ingredient solutions to diversified industries, announced six additions to its PRECISA Crisp line of functional starch texturizers for the snack industry. 

Formulating products with the ever-increasing demands of today’s marketplace is no easy task.

Tate & Lyle PLC, a leading global provider of food ingredients and solutions, has announced a further expansion of its line of CLARIA Functional Clean-Label Starches with the introduction of two new instant starch products: CLARIA Instant 340 and 360.

In response to growing consumer demand for simple, familiar ingredients, Cargill is launching a portfolio of functional native starches under the new SimPure brand. 

Fats, oils, starches, fiber, dough conditioners and texturizers all serve critical functional roles in snacks and baked goods, particularly maintaining the quality of the product throughout the desired shelf life. As consumers demand cleaner labels, more health-and-wellness benefits and better sustainability, product developers face a wide range of functional ingredient challenges.

BENEO, a manufacturer of functional ingredients, has announced the launch of its new precooked functional native rice starch, Remypure S52 P.

Nestle S.A. is adding a Product Technology Center to its R&D facility in Solon, Ohio. The $53 million facility will focus on frozen and chilled foods.

The Pittsfield, NH, manufacturer of ready-made pizza crusts and flatbread pizzas will break ground on a new facility on Aug. 14 as well as launch a program honoring first responders.

Rick Anderson is named president of the Elk Grove Village, IL, contract manufacturer of custom-made frozen food products.

The restaurant-quality pizzas are now available at Whole Foods Markets, Sprouts, and other natural-skewed retailers.

Consumers can enjoy Lou’s signature deep dish, thin crust, and wings topped with Mike's Hot Honey, available in-store and for nationwide shipping through Tastes of Chicago.

The pizza combines Eggo waffles and crispy chicken on a crust, with a drizzle of maple syrup.

The pizza reportedly includes the blend of Lou's buttery pizza topped with Portillo's slow-roasted Italian beef.

The bars, composed of over 12 unique plants, at least six super fibers, and one fermented fiber, are designed to create and maintain a balanced microbiome and utilize upcycled fruit trimmings to create a healthy and sustainable product.

The leader of the brand discusses its early days, innovation, and connecting with Target.

The founder of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams has launched a line of snack bars.

The private-label line features a range of nutritious yet tempting snack options.

The B.T.R. x Blue Bottle Spiced Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Superfood Protein Bar can be found at all Blue Bottle Coffee locations nationally.

The local New Jersey-based brand debuts full line of avocado bread products in one of the largest independent grocers in the nation.

The bread brand is aimed at the BFY market with zero added sugar, non-GMO ingredients, and high fiber content.

IFPA Global attendees will get to experience the variety before its release in February 2025.

Growing demand for specialty ingredients is driving expansion of the ingredient-solutions provider’s manufacturing capacity.

Gus Griffin is now president and CEO of the Atchison, KS, company. Randy Schrick is promoted to the newly expanded position of vice president of production and engineering, while Sean McHenry is named technical service director for MGP’s ingredient solutions business segment.

Key Ingredion ingredient solutions achieve Non-GMO Project Verified status.

Ingredion Inc. has launched NOVATION PRIMA 340 and 350 functional native starches for extended cold shelf life stability with a clean label.

Salt is a necessary and enjoyable ingredient that’s often vilified.

Ingredient briefs from various suppliers. Check it out!

UK intellectual property investment group Tekcapital PLC has announced a major expansion of its MicroSalt brand.

Mexican food brand introduces small-sized tortillas using authentic soft flour tortilla recipe.

Cali'flour Foods is launching two new tortilla/flatbread flavors just in time to plan a fiesta: Chili Lime & Taco.

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

Starting with a warm flour tortilla, the tacos come in pairs and are made with scrambled eggs, melted sharp white cheddar cheese, fire-roasted corn, and a drizzle of lime crema.

Convenient and organic meals offer a hassle-free alternative to dining out, takeout, or hours spent in the kitchen.

Old El Paso and Cinnamon Toast Crunch are bringing fans together with the first-of-its-kind Dessert Taco Shell.