X announced in July that TweetDeck, a popular program that allows users to monitor multiple accounts and lists of users at once, would be available only to "verified" account holders from August.

One of the options is to allow these data centre parks to set up separate power grids, which will allow them to buy power from the power producer or some other power-surplus state instead of the state the infrastructure is domiciled in, another official said.

During this year’s festive season sales, credit cards and credit-based payment instruments like pay-later products saw a significant increase, according to industry reports. Transactions rose by 35-50% compared to last year, with a large share being made through credit cards, EMIs, and pay-later options. Unified Payments Interface (UPI) remained the dominant payment method, with a 34% rise in transactions and over 500 million daily payments recorded.

The developing world is awash in substandard, degraded or falsified medications, which can either directly harm users or deprive them of needed treatment. And with internet sales of medications on the rise, people everywhere are increasingly at risk. So, a team of researchers has developed a simple, inexpensive paper-based device to screen suspicious medications.

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At the grocery store, most foods -- meats, breads, cheeses, snacks -- come wrapped in plastic packaging. Not only does this create a lot of non-recyclable, non-biodegradable waste, but thin plastic films are not great at preventing spoilage. And some plastics are suspected of leaching potentially harmful compounds into food. To address these issues, scientists are now developing a packaging film made of milk proteins -- and it is even edible.

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For users in India between 13 and 18 years of age, apps may now have to get parental consent by verifying the identity of the children and their parents.. The Digital Personal Data Protection bill defines children as those below 18 years, which is above the global threshold. Users above 13 years of age, for example, are typically allowed on many social media platforms.

A friend once told me that she wouldn’t be impressed by technology until she could download a snack. Although we are not quite at the level of the Jetsons, the snacking trend continues to grow.

Circle K partners with Warner Bros., Legendary Pictures to bring Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire to life.

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery was recently able to talk to Jonathan Davis, SVP of innovation, La Brea Bakery, Los Angeles, about upcoming bakery trends for 2020.

Artisan breads sales are on the rise. The global artisan bakery market is expected to increase at a rate of 4.1 percent from 2019–24 to reach a market value of $4.5 billion.

In his webinar “Edible Evolution in Cannabis: In Review and What’s to Come,” BDSA’s Rick Maturo breaks down the performance of cannabis food and beverage categories.

NSF/GMP-Certified Edible Ink Printer prints graphics onto cookies, white chocolate, macarons, and now doughnuts and taller food items with Platform Kit Accessory.

Held in Las Vegas every three years, the International Bakery Industry Exposition (IBIE) gathers the baking community to fuel the next generation of bakers, promote economic growth, and educate and advance the future of baking together.

How to best handle supply chain shortages.

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

Made from citrus peels, the Fibertex CF line is designed to improve snack and bakery textures.

The ingredients promise texturizing properties and clean-label benefits.

Sriracha and bacon have been flavor stars for the past two years, appearing in and on a host of foods. Around the same time, natural blues and greens arrived on the scene, giving snack producers and bakers even more color options. 

The Kroger Co. has announced the launch of Harvest Apple, a new limited edition Private Selection line of products spicing up fall with a fresh new twist.

Since joining the cereal division of Kerry Inc., Beloit, WI, seven months ago as a research and development technologist, I’ve learned about an array of technologies that I had limited exposure to previously. 

Acquisition enhances Batory Foods’ logistical efficiency with the addition of strategically located cold storage warehouse.

Domino Sugar is sharing an inside look into the hottest 2024 baking trends.

Supply chains around the world have been disrupted by the pandemic. When it comes to food, trust in the source, food safety and stable supply is growing in importance for consumers and manufacturers.

As a delicious source of plant-based protein, macadamias tick a lot of boxes when it comes to how modern consumers want to eat.

Ingredient briefs from different suppliers. Check it out!

For over 500 years, we’ve been looking for the fountain of youth—that magical restorative water that will make us look and feel younger. While the fountain has yet to be discovered, we can find some solace in knowing that many of the foods we eat are becoming healthier for us.

Ganeden, already known as a leader in probiotic technology, has used its patented probiotic strain to develop an immune health ingredient: Staimune.

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

The supplier intends to help producers eliminate artificial preservatives with naturally derived options.

Ingredion Incorporated has announced the appointment of Catherine Suever to its board of directors, effective August 17, 2021.

Bimbo QSR has selected TraceGains as its system of choice to automate supply chain operations.

Puratos Serbia has utilized flour and dough analysis technology to help develop a game-changing quality assurance database for its extensive product line.

Cotton Blues Cheesecakes recently released its Sweet Potato flavor nationwide for everyone to enjoy via Goldbelly for $65.

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

To recycle, consumers simply insert or reattach the twist tie to a bread bag that is qualified for store drop-off before placing it in the bin.

Flour tortillas continue to be a growing category within the bakery segment. And the choice of either a liquid oil or solid fat for a tortilla can impact the product eating characteristics and processing factors, says Michelle Peitz, technical solutions and marketing, oilseeds, ADM, Chicago.

The oils meet World Health Organization standards on industrial-produced trans-fatty acids.

Diameter, shape, opacity and shelf stability are critical product-quality factors for tortilla manufacturers. But their ingredients count to help make these factors work. Feliciano “Sonny” Bejosano, of Allied Blending & Ingredients Inc., looks at ingredients typically used in tortilla formulations and how they impact finished products.

Snack and bakery producers visiting the booth will find a range of solutions aimed at meeting current consumer trends.

FiberSMART is a versatile, well-tolerated sugar alternative that can be consumed multiple times per day.

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

The new Novation Indulge 2940 functional native starch is a label-friendly ingredient that meets the demands of health-conscious consumers looking for an indulgent, plant-based texture in their foods.

The new product offerings address historically high butter prices with cost-conscious flavor solutions.

The new solution provides preferred texture and sensory attributes, and adds nutritional value to boost consumer preference.

Artisan breads rely on few ingredients—essentially flour, water, salt and yeast—each serving a critical function in the creation of a finished loaf.

Five new ingredients accelerate nutritious, sustainable product development.

Ingredients are produced at its plant in Portage la Prairie (MB, Canada) and supported by peas sourced in a network of organic pea growers from Canada.

Exclusive partnership will scale next generation chickpea proteins for North America.

The company's R&D expert reveals insights on creating and launching successful bakery ingredients.

Butter Buds Non-Dairy 32X serves up the same well-rounded butter flavor with medium-strong salted butter middle notes as Butter Buds 32X and is ideal for a variety of foods.