Baker Perkins has exploited innovative technology to improve process control, performance and hygiene on all the units in its Co-Ex Master co-extrusion systems, which create high-value products by adding a center filling into a cereal outer.

Snack and bakery companies looking at new or improve extrusion equipment to create puffed and popped snacks, bakery items like nutrition bars, and other types of SKUs have features and benefits like cleanability, flexibility, and remote support high on their list of considerations, according to companies that make extrusion equipment.

Passion underpins the dedication to invest the time and resources required to bake bread with unmistakable Old World artisan flavor, appearance and texture. And strong business sense leads such bakers to judiciously capitalize on the technological tools available to help bring those truly artisan breads to a wide customer base without compromising craftsmanship.

There is a lot of confusion in cookie and cracker manufacturing today. Let’s focus on one of the major areas of confusion: leavening.

Bakery ingredient supplier Puratos USA has announced a new addition to their sourdough product range with the launch of Sapore Leo Organic.

Brand also expands dessert bar offerings with new Chocolate Pie Bar Mix.

The bakery snacks category overall experienced an increase in sales in 2021, the possible reason for that being that consumers are now returning to the office and want on-the-go snacks to keep them company at their desks. 

Bimbo Bakehouse recently introduced Entenmann’s Little Bites for foodservice distribution in both Chocolate Chip and Blueberry varieties.

Americans of a certain age likely associate bakery snacks with lunchboxes, unwrapped and enjoyed at school, near the tail end of their midday meal. 

Munk Pack, winner of the 2017 ‘Best Health School Snacks’ contest, discusses natural, healthy, vegan snacks.

Crackers maintain far-reaching appeal. But while the category benefits from increased consumer interest in snacking, crackers have experienced intensified competition from other foods within salty snacks and beyond.

Consumer interest in foods that support holistic health and well-being is increasing. According to the 2020 IFIC Food and Health Survey, over half of consumers report that healthfulness has more of an impact today versus 10 years ago on their food and beverage purchase decisions.

Tate & Lyle PLC has announced that it has today completed the acquisition of Quantum Hi-Tech (Guangdong) Biological Co., Ltd (Quantum), a prebiotic dietary fiber business located in China.

Producers are serving up new nutritional ingredients to consumers craving better-for-you foods.

When it comes to equipment like ovens and proofers, internet connectivity, wider and larger machines, artisanal production methods, shorter bake times, reversible belts, energy efficiency and improved cleaning and sanitation are all top considerations in today’s market.

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the U.S., shoppers began to frantically stock up on select food products. Due to its convenience and comfort-food appeal, frozen pizza was a top choice, and retailers soon found themselves with dwindling supplies as American society braced for the worst.

RATIONAL has announced the launch of the iCombi Pro in the United States.

MECATHERM has launched the Authentik Baguette, a solution that allows manufacturers to meet the new expectations of consumers looking for more authentic products, with a product positioned midway between the classic baguette and the artisan-style baguette. 

Serving a substantial portion of the Southeast, including the Five Guys hamburger restaurant chain, Masada Bakery has a deep commitment to customer service, quality standards and an ability to flex with a major growth curve in a tough economy. It’s for these and other reasons that we named it our 2012 Wholesale Baker of the Year.

Boulart deftly balances artisan ideals with state-of-the-art technology to bring better bread to the masses.

Crackers are a product category that has nearly universal appeal. Consumers are snacking more often, especially in light of the recent pandemic, and the expanding variety of crackers on the market today make them a natural fit for nearly any snacking occasion.

The puffed and extruded snacks category has grown-up, and the market is seeing some diverse company.

It's safe to say COVID-19 has made its mark on the food industry. People are cooking more at home than they used to.

Tous les Jours has announced a lineup of seasonal treats just in time for pumpkin season.

The Stay Puft Marshmallow Man and Slimer are among the new Krispy Kreme x Ghostbusters doughnuts in the collection.

T. Hasegawa's newest trends report takes a look at foodservice, flavors, and generational trends.

A new sanitary Model RCM36X9SS Rotary Continuous Mixer from Munson Machinery blends dry bulk solids with or without liquid additions, in-line at low cost over long production runs.

A new sanitary Model RCM-60X20-SS Rotary Continuous Mixer from Munson Machinery blends primary bulk ingredients, minor ingredients and/or liquid additions uniformly in one to two minutes residence time (typical), at low cost per volume of material blended.

Mixers serve essential functions for snack and bakery companies creating their own dough. We ask a lot of this category of heavy-duty equipment, including reliability and efficiency, to maintain established product quality-control standards.

The Turbo Compact Mixing (TCM) module from process equipment manufacturer Gericke USA, Somerset, NJ, meets ATEX requirements for operation in hazardous environments. 

Automated Gericke GMC mixers offer high capacity, high throughput rates.

Top of mind for snack food and wholesale bakery companies who in the market for new or improved mixers are qualities like consistency, temperature control, and the ability to distribute raw materials fast and efficiently.

Hinds-Bock's new moist streusel target depositor, Model 5A-SD, reduces labor cost and give-away through accurate target scaling of high fat streusel.

Properly cleaning and sanitizing large stationary systems can often be a challenge. Hinds-Bock has created an easy roll on and off industrial carrier frame that works great for streusel and batter depositors.

An interview with DSM about immunity, boosting the health appeal of baked goods, and Omega-3s.

TOMRA Sorting Food will unveil upgrades to its ground-breaking Nimbus BSI sorter for the nut, dried fruit and other food industries at The Almond Conference 2017 in Sacramento, California, on December 5-7.

Urschel has long offered targeted cutting solutions to the global community of leading food processors—adapting to the requirements of individual applications and continuing to grow in the company's engineering and manufacturing expertise through each endeavor.

Different shapes, quicker changeovers, better sanitation, a smaller footprint, more automation, and a balance of speed and safety are among the top-of-mind criteria for customers of slicing and cutting machines in the snack and bakery industry, according to machine manufacturers.

Cost, safety, efficiency, footprint, operator familiarity, and the ability to meet regulations are among the key factors that snack and bakery facilities need to consider when deciding whether to keep and refurbish an old piece of equipment, or send it to the scrap heap and buy new.

It’s National Raisin Day and the California Raisin Marketing Board has announced partnerships with small businesses across the country who are bringing baked goods featuring California Raisins to consumers.

Puratos Classics, a new range of highly concentrated flavoring compounds, offers fruit fillings.

The new citrus fibers are in response to the increasing demand for natural, sustainable, and organic food ingredients.

Global top 10 flavor manufacturer unveils HASEAROMA and ChefAroma, two new technologies aimed at producing more authentic taste experiences.

The thaw-and-eat sandwich brand has grown from a $12 million property to about $800 million in annual sales, according to the company.

Consumers increasingly seek products with better-for-you nutritional profiles; the right ingredients can help deliver.

The respected industry leader served the baking field for more than 45 years, most recently as diversity, equity, and inclusion director with Highland Baking Co.

Category analysis for fresh bread products like breads, buns, rolls, bagels, and English muffins, including sales data and product development strategies.

Carbonaut has introduced 13 new low-carb bread and bakery products in the brand’s first year, including its latest innovations, Gluten-Free Bagels and Gluten-Free Pizza Crust.

State of the Industry analysis of the fresh bread category, including sandwich and loaf bread products, bagels, and English muffins.

As recovery from the pandemic continues, U.S. consumers are slowly making their way back to the real world—which includes dining out at restaurants with friends and family and grabbing lunch at fast-food and quick-serve eateries near the office.