According to IBISWorld, tortilla production in the U.S. has grown 3 percent in the past five years thanks to the fact that tortillas, especially ones boosted with ingredients like spinach and whole wheat, are perceived to be healthier than bread during a time when consumers value nutrition.

The past several years have been kind to the tortilla market. Tortillas and tortilla chips are essentials across U.S. retail and foodservice sectors, with steady growth over the past several years.

Multi-Conveyor recently built a series of powered mild steel conveyors including a unique gravity conveyor to transport tall shaped plastic products.

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.

Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, introduces its Marathon vibratory conveyors with monobeam construction.

In this case study, Multi-Conveyor recently built a massive system for a globally-recognized food manufacturer.

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. 

Companies that make belts, conveyors, and associated equipment like motors have a wide array of customers in the snack food and wholesale bakery industries, because every food production facility relies heavily on these technologies throughout their processes.

Multi-Conveyor recently built a set of sanitary food-grade conveyors that combine dual lanes of cup-size containers to feed an existing metal detector.  

A new Flexicon Mobile Sanitary IBC Unloading and Conveying System transfers contamination-sensitive bulk solid materials from Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) to downstream processes, dust-free.  

Vanmark India unveils new conveying equipment at India's largest tradeshow for food, drink processing suppliers.

Multi-Conveyor recently built a system that transports bagged food products through from one to two lanes of travel.

Much like its predecessor, the FGP Primary Cleaner, the FGP with External Spring features FDA-approved, food grade materials including a stainless-steel tensioner and a solid pole.

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.

The purees can be used for bakery items, desserts, and other items.

The ingredients open opportunities in the development of plant-based food products with cleaner labels.

Gelita is introducing Optibar, an ingredient that allows manufacturers to create future-proof, next generation bars that satisfy two of the most important consumer trends.

The ingredient reportedly delivers the a premium taste profile closest to sugar, even at high sugar replacement levels, while offering a more cost-effective solution than other premium sweeteners.

As the largest British-owned potato chip manufacturer with the top-selling brand of chips in Northern Ireland, Tayto has a proven recipe for success.

More and more, customers expect to find cleaner-label options in every aisle of the grocery store, including the bread aisle. Sixty percent of bread consumers say the type of ingredients used in bread formulation is a primary consideration when purchasing.

Utz, On The Border Chips & Dips, Zapp's, and Golden Flake Snacks are now available at Publix stores.

Dippers, Cheesy Enchilada Dip, and Toppers now available at retailers nationwide.

The brand’s Chunky Guacamole and Plant Based Queso are now available in convenient, single-serve packaging.

The upcycled tortilla chips reportedly save 20 gallons of water per bag.

Consumers can find Tostitos Mexican Style Three Cheese in major retailers nationwide.

Brand dives into sweet and spicy snack sphere with introduction of sweet chili-flavored rolled tortilla chips.

Frito-Lay has issued a voluntary recall of a limited number of 14.5-oz. and 1-oz. tortilla chips that may contain undeclared soy and wheat ingredients from spicy sweet chili tortilla chips.

The brand debuts second non-spicy offering with introduction of ranch-flavored rolled tortilla chips.

Takis Cobra is available in a 9.9-oz. sharing size sold exclusively at Kroger as of May 20, and in a 3.25-oz. individual size at 7-Eleven beginning July 8.

Consumers are encouraged to join Takis in filling their summer with intense flavors and authentic experiences.

New “Compozym” enzyme series reduces dependence on global wheat markets.

Global conditions and crises are putting increasing pressure on the world's flour market.

Bakery ingredient manufacturer Pak Group, through its North American brand, Bellarise, announces its new, certified organic, clean label and Non-GMO dough conditioner: Bellarise BellaSPONGE Organic.

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.

Snack cakes have always been popular, partially due to the fact that they're so portable - pop one in your purse or in the car, and you've got an "on-the-go" snack. The category continues to grow, with different flavors and trends emerging each year.

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.

What does clean label mean? How can you be certain your newly developed product meets today's clean-label expectations while consumer demands continue to evolve?

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.

Companies look for clean-label dough conditioners for snack and bakery products that stand up to strong throughput without sacrificing quality.

Sternchemie has released its new SternPur S DH 50, a hydrolyzed, de-oiled sunflower lecithin ideal for new applications.

The latest addition to Corbion's Pristine range enables bakers to overcome common quality hurdles such as wheat protein inconsistencies and high-speed processing without relying on gluten supplementation and traditional solutions like DATEM.

An area that is impacting bakery manufacturers is consumers’ increasing demand for clean-label ingredients. 

The newest addition to the snack nut line combines a touch of heat and tangy citrus flavor.

The tray includes seven snack options including dates, apricots, kiwi, cashews, almonds, peaches, and apples.

Boiled peanuts, a protein-rich snack popular in the South, delivers layered flavor with just four simple ingredients: peanuts, salt, water, and lemon. 

The acquisition will enable Archer Daniels Midland to continue to diversity its global footprint.

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

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.

To help ensure a long-term sustainable red seaweed supply chain, Cargill has launched the Red Seaweed Promise.

Tate & Lyle, a global provider of food and beverage ingredients and solutions, has announced the most recent addition to its line of CLARIA Clean Label Starches with the introduction of CLARIA EVERLAST.