Grains are fundamental ingredients in snacks and baked goods, providing function, flavor, texture and nutrition. Grains are classified as either whole grains or refined grains.

Grains are a fundamental ingredient in snack food and bakery products and an important food in consumer diets. In fact, based on the 2020 IFIC Food and Health Survey, consumers view fiber, whole grains, and protein from plants as the healthiest, and most-sought-after, nutrients. 

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.

The pandemic has heightened consumers' interest in health and well-being. According to the 2021 IFIC Food and Health Survey, 58 percent of respondents stated that healthfulness had an impact on their food and beverage decisions.

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.

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

Vibrating fluid bed dryers and coolers from process equipment manufacturer The Witte Co., Washington, New Jersey, feature a new, dual shaft drive with an automated greasing system.

The iba trade fair in Munich will be opening its doors from September 15-20, 2018.

Heat and Control has chosen SNAXPO 2019, their 55thyear as an exhibitor, to introduce their latest snack processing innovation, the new Rotary Dryer Roaster (RDR).

Heat and Control recently released their Rotary Dryer Roaster (RDR) multizone convection dryer/roaster system.

Companies that make pans for the baking industry, whether for breads, baguettes, muffins, cookies, cakes, pies, etc., are focused on issues like larger sizes, a desire for energy and material efficiency, stick resistance, and the ability to help produce specialty and artisanal products.

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.

Reading Bakery Systems has introduced a new multi-pass environmentally controlled proofer that accelerates dough development time in a reduced production footprint.

The Digital Air Velocity Sensor Array delivers a precise picture of airflow patterns inside an oven, dryer, or cooling tunnel, from side-to-side and end-to-end.

This month’s digital edition features a range of in-depth features and industry news.

The design is intended to offer bakery customers faster installation.

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.

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery is proud to announce that it has named La Brea Bakery its 2016 “Bakery of the Year.” 

In 1989, when La Brea Bakery opened its doors, it introduced Los Angeles to the sublime beauty of artisan bread. Fast-forward to 2016, and La Brea Bakery has grown into the largest baker of nationally distributed artisan breads in the U.S.—breads that still retain their original artisan allure.

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery is proud to announce that it has named Enjoy Life Foods its 2017 “Bakery of the Year.” 

Over four centuries ago, the brilliant Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer, philosopher and mathematician Galileo Galilei insightfully proposed that “passion is the genesis of genius.” Passion tied to a good idea motivates action. And good ideas like to grow.

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery is pleased to announce that it has named Sheila G’s Brownie Brittle as its 2018 Bakery of the Year.

When Sheila G's Brownie Brittle hit the market in 2011, it redefined the cookie category forever. It's like the brownie’s edges, crispy and full of rich, chocolate flavor, the best part of the brownie. As a bonus, Brownie Brittle is lower in calories than traditional brownies, and is highly snackable.

One of my earliest childhood food memories is of the time when Julia Child visited the family of one of my best friends who lived down the block.

Every so often, the primary aspects of a life fall together so perfectly that it appears that the proverbial fates are smiling upon destiny.

Some people innately embody a strong entrepreneurial spirit. Such is the case with Joel Clark, CEO of Kodiak Cakes, Park City, UT, a pioneer in better-for-you baking, offering whole-grain, protein-enhanced products that currently span multiple categories across breakfast, snacking, and beyond.

Bakery of the year profile of CAULIPOWER, maker of cauliflower crust pizzas, tortillas, and other products.

2022 Bakery of the Year, Hostess Brands, is seeing strong company growth amidst several leading initiatives related to sustainability, workforce development, and workplace safety.

Hostess Brands, the 2022 ‘Bakery of the Year,’ continues to position itself for growth.

If you’ve never visited a large-scale bakery facility, stepping onto the production floor of Highland Baking’s flagship location in Northbrook, IL is likely to overwhelm. 

The brand’s unique products have made it a Chicago staple.

Sargento Foods is continuing to innovate the refrigerated snack kit category with the launch of Sargento® Sunrise Balanced Breaks®.

Good Health, a member of the Utz Quality Foods family of brands, is launching Good Health Organic with the introduction of Baked Cheese Puffs and Baked Cheese Fries!

CreamEase is a cost-stable dairy analogue alternative to traditional cream cheese that delivers on taste, color, and texture expectations. 

The white paper shares ways to overcome challenges associated with incorporating real dairy ingredients.

The Topped Bons sprinkle Warheads Sour Popping Candy onto Cinnabon’s cinnamon rolls for a balanced sweet and sour flavor explosion.

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

The Krispy Kreme x Dr Pepper Kickoff Collection is available beginning August 23.

Panera is unveiling unveils updates to its bakery case, with a selection of five new baked goods and three all-new croissant breakfast sandwiches.

Cinnaholic's newest seasonal menu item lineup showcases fall flavors, including crisp apple and pumpkin spice.

Dawn Foods has added three new flavors to its frozen ready-to-finish doughnut product line: Apple Crisp, Birthday Cake, and Cherry.

The doughnut combines the tastes of chai and coffee in a baked item.

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

Expanding its better-for-you nostalgic treats, Lexington Bakes introduces four seasonal flavors, each crafted in collaboration with artisan brands.

The limited-time items feature a quartet of pumpkin-flavored breakfast and sweet items.

The snack featuring the Mexican seasoning now comes in bolder packaging and a new size.

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is offering guests a special dine-in free pizza offer and is launching a new limited-time-only Korean BBQ Steak Pizza.

The producer also is bringing back Cranberry English muffins, bagels, and swirl bread.

The movie chain is offering the seasoned popcorn in select venues across the U.S.

Southern Recipe Small Batch is rereleasing its Cranberry Jalapeno and Apple Cinnamon pork rind flavors for the holidays.