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Consumers show strong interest in food ingredients: 'Clean' is in, 'chemical-sounding' is out

Whether they impact flavor, appearance, nutrition, freshness, or texture, food ingredients have been used for centuries for a variety of purposes. 




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CORE Foods Fiber Powered Oat Snacks, the company's first-ever line of shareable snacks

Core Foods' new product line will hit shelves in November 2021, and feature three flavors: Sea Salt & Olive Oil, Vegan Ranch, and Peanut Butter.




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RIBUS celebrates 30 years of clean-label innovation

RIBUS Inc closed out 2022 with the celebration of 30 years of business serving the food, beverage, pet, and dietary supplement sectors with clean-label ingredients to companies around the world.




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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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Better-for-you brand Brass Roots to pitch on 'Shark Tank'

Entrepreneur Aaron Galimor created Brass Roots' snacks in 2019, and the brand's flagship brand, Roasted Sacha Inchi, is made from sustainably sourced, organic, plant-based ingredients.




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Kellogg releases 'The Addams Family 2'-inspired cereals and snacks just in time for Halloween

This July 2021, the creepy, kooky, and mysteriously spooky Addams Family is joining the breakfast table and beyond with "The Addams Family 2"-inspired cereals and snacks and in-pack giveaways of the first animated Addams Family movie.




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State of the Industry 2023: Breakfast sector expands its purview

The breakfast category, including French toast, pancakes, waffles, breakfast sandwiches, and more, overall experienced growth from the past year, with some interesting new innovations released.




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IHOP gets fresh with the return of Rooty Tooty Fresh 'N' Fruity Extravaganza

Starting at $7, the brand is serving joy this New Year with a classic breakfast combo in fresh new varieties.




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IHOP debuts viral Pepsi Maple Syrup Cola in-restaurant plus April's Pancake of the Month

The brand is introducing new flavors across categories and dayparts, including April's pancake of the month and new Sonic the Hedgehog partnership.




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Bob's Red Mill debuts signature pancake, waffle mixes

The company is debuting three just-add-water variations for homemade pancakes and waffles.




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IHOP introduces Reese's Pieces Pancakes

The new stack includes four buttermilk pancakes filled with Reese's Pieces and topped with chocolate, Reese's peanut butter sauces, and whipped topping.




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Be Happy Snacks dances into Walmart, Albertson's

The creator-founded popcorn brand is introducing new flavors and an all-expenses paid trip to Los Angeles.




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G.H. Cretors Popcorn, Tajín unite at Costco

The popcorn is now available at Costco Mexico and Costco U.S. in the Northwest region.




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Bell Flavors & Fragrances to spotlight 'newstalgic,' health-forward menu at SupplySide West

Global flavors and fragrances company inspires industry to lean into flavor trends at upcoming show in Las Vegas from October 23–27.




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Acacia gum boosts biscuit 'nutri-score,' says Alland & Robert

By reducing the amount of sugar and fat while adding fiber, acacia gum can help improve the nutritional value of biscuits and other food products.




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Traveling through food, part 3: Supreme versatility

A recent mailing from the Almond Board of California highlights regional product innovations that prominently feature almonds—this one from Chicago, a “hub for culinary innovation with abundant opportunities for all sorts of food professionals."




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Nestlé Rallies Nut Butter Bombs adds distribution, releases new flavor

Trio of chocolate treats now available at Harris Teeter, Giant Eagle, QuickChek, and Amazon.




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California walnut growers optimistic about pre-season 2023 outlook

The California walnut industry is gearing up for a stellar 2023 harvest and shipping season after several years of hardship.




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34 Degrees debuts gluten-free cheese snacks

34 Degrees' new Mates line will be available today, January 8, at Thrive Market, Amazon, and 34-Degrees.com for $5.99 per bag.




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Club's Crisps, Mike's Hot Honey debut sweet-heat snack

Club Crisps flavored with Mike's Hot Honey bring the heat for a next-level snacking experience, available for a limited time starting this month.




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Taco Bell, Kellanova reveal 'cheezy' menu collaboration

Taco Bell and Kellanova unite to create "cheeziest" menu items, featuring a Cheez-It cracker 16x bigger than the original.




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Embassy Ingredients Ltd. forecasts bakery trends to watch for in 2023

Consumers have an increasing desire for complex and nuanced flavors, all while keeping comfort and familiarity in their baked goods.




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Flavor Showdown to spotlight trending tastes at SNAXPO 2023

The competition showcases on-trend sweet and savory flavors from leading producers.




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Chesapeake Spice, Elite Spice triumph in SNAXPO 2023 Flavor Showdown

The two ingredients companies beat out stiff competition at the SNAC International event.




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Case Study: How St-Méthode Bakery digitalized its management and cultivated collaboration with UTrakk

St-Méthode Bakery has chosen the UTrakk platform to empower its managers in the application of good management practices, including coaching and active supervision tours.




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Case Study: Downey's Potato Chips poised for growth with upgraded Vanmark equipment

Downey's Potato Chips has upgraded its machinery with new Vanmark peeling machines.




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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: Japan's Inaba Peanuts Co., Ltd. acquires Tomra 5B optical sorter

Replacing traditional manual sorting methods with a machine has enabled this well-known food producer to meet two key objectives, as well as solving the problem of labor shortages.




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Case Study: 'Wonky' bread well-wrapped in new compostable bags

The UK’s first “wonky” bread box required an an eco-friendly bag, and Earth & Wheat found the ideal solution in the form of a home-compostable bag supplied by KM Packaging.




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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: Crown Bakeries' employee-focused, design-build renovation

After acquiring Crown Bakeries and its Smyrna, GA facility, private equity firm Arbor Investments sought the expertise of Stellar’s Food & Beverage team to design and build an upgraded, state-of-the-art 200,000-square-foot processing facility.




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Talking cheesecake trends with Schwan's Company for National Cheesecake Day

Schwan's Company speaks about trends in the cheesecake and frozen dessert category.




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America's favorite Christmas treats by state

Wisevoter, a bipartisan educational platform, delved into America’s favorite Christmas treats this year by state.




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Edible Arrangements, M&M's partner to create limited-time sweet goods line

The collaboration combines M&M's Minis hardshell candies with Edible's fruit arrangements and baked goods platters. 




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The Cheesecake Factory adds Cookie Dough Lover's Cheesecake with Pecans to lineup

Cookie Dough Lover’s Cheesecake with Pecans will debut on National Cheesecake Day, July 30.




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Fazoli's reintroduces Fan Favorite Pizza Baked Pasta and Cheesecake Factory Bakery Pumpkin Cheesecake

Included in the limited-time offering is Pumpkin Cheesecake made by The Cheesecake Factory Bakery, an addition to the dessert menu just in time for fall.




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Junior's Oreo Cheesecakes launch in supermarkets nationwide

Junior's announced that its new Oreo Cheesecake, a partnership with Mondelēz, the maker of Oreos, is now on the shelves in grocery stores across the country.




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Eli's Cheesecake to celebrate completion of 42,000-square-foot expansion

Eli’s addition was made possible with an EDGE Tax Credit Agreement with the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) for the State of Illinois that gives Eli’s incentive for creating jobs.




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Theegarten-Pactec to present packaging solutions at iba 2023

The supplier develops and manufactures tailor-made packaging machines for small-sized confectionery and snacks, used by manufacturers around the globe. 




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Primera introduces AP380 Label Applicator

The unit applies labels to round and cylindrical containers at high speeds.




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UK's KP Snacks reduces packaging tonnage, use of plastic

Company announces additional investment in flow wrap equipment to reduce plastic packaging across three of its popular brands.




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BW Flexible Systems launches Hayssen R300 flow wrapper

The machine, debuting at PACK EXPO East, is suited for a range of baked goods.




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Fats and oils continue to weigh on consumers' packaged food choices amid pandemic pressures

Much has changed in consumers’ buying behaviors regarding foods, but their attention to the fats and oils in the packaged foods they purchase remains consistent, according to Cargill’s most recent FATitudes survey, conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic.




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The United Soybean Board on puff pastry applications, high oleic soybean shortening, and soy-based baker's margarine

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery was recently able to talk to Richard Galloway, oils consultant, United Soybean Board, about puff pastry applications, high oleic soybean shortening, and soy-based baker's margarine




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Fonterra's NZMP releases new carbonzero certified butter

NZMP, Fonterra’s dairy ingredient and solutions brand, has launched a new carbonzero certified Organic Butter to the North American market.




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Q&A: Steve & Andy's cookies partner with Palm Done Right

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery was recently able to talk to Andy Khiani, founder, Steve & Andy's, about the company's partnership with Palm Done Right, and the benefits of palm oil in baking.




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Built-to-order inclines/declines now available on Dorner's FlexMove Helix Conveyors

Dorner’s FlexMove Helix Conveyors are manufactured to meet customer’s needs with build to order inclines and declines, which provide tight spirals in a small footprint for greater flexibility in layout for applications such as accumulation, buffering, cooling product and more.




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Snack and bakery market: Fast, thorough 'wet cleaning' of conveyors ensures food safety

A substantial number of snack and bakery processors have turned to tubular drag conveyor systems, which gently move product through a sealed, enclosed tube using a drag cable and circular discs pulled through on a loop.




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GNT's oil-soluble paprika provides opportunities for a broad range of applications

With cost-effective low usage levels and high stability performance, this kosher, vegan, and halal-certified shade can be used in snack seasonings, bakery products, frostings and decorative coatings, breadings, and more.




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Cargill Salt's Sea Salt Flour

Cargill's new specialty, powder-like sea salt is ideal for applications that require extremely fine sizing for blending, including dry soup, cereal, flour and spice mixes, as well as for topping snack foods.