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

Renewable Lubricants new food grade Bio-Extreme High Temperature Oven Lubricants perform at extreme high temperatures up to and over 1000° C, with protection up to 2000° C. 

Energy efficiency, automation, and ensuring a robust return-on-investment have been top-of-mind for snack food and wholesale bakery companies in the market for ovens and proofers, according to companies that make those machines, who say sales have been strong.

M.O.L.E. EV6 delivers handheld thermal profiling control, freeing bakery operators from time-consuming, offline PC download.

Snack food and wholesale bakery companies had been steadily adding automation to their plants and equipment contained therein for a number of years—and then the pandemic hit, accelerating the process due to both the difficulty in finding qualified people to hire, and the need for social distancing that accompanied at least the early stages of COVID-19. Ovens, proofers, and associated equipment have been among the candidates for automation.

Celebrating 96 years in business, a recently expanded production facility and a host of fresh baked goods, Milano Bakery in Joliet, Ill., receives Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery’s 2011 Baker of the Year award.

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.

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.

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

Synergy Flavors, Inc., a supplier of flavors, extracts and essences for the global food and beverage industry, announced the launch of Dairy by Nature, a new portfolio of custom taste solutions.

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.

On Thursday, December 3rd, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery attended a virtual "wine and cheese" night hosted by Wisconsin Cheese.

Milk Specialties Global has doubled its lactose production following the expansion of its west coast processing facility in Visalia, CA.

Idaho Milk Products recently promoted Pratishtha Verma to the position of research & development (R&D) scientist.

Consumers are hungry for dairy-free cheese, and Papa Murphy’s is ready to serve it up.

Krispy Kreme's Golden Harvest Collection is available beginning today for a limited time at participating shops.

The European frozen bakery company created the new product in response to customer requests and flavor trends.

Krispy Kreme’s Thanksgiving Pies Doughnut Collection is available in-shop and for pickup or delivery via Krispy Kreme’s app and website.

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

The collection features seven curated cozy flavors as a tribute to the moods of warmth, comfort, and energy that define the autumn season.

The brand is introducing its first ever Thanksgiving Pizza available for consumers this November while supplies last.

The series is intended to help snack, bakery, and other food firms refine their flavors.

This year’s report also provides insights and recommendations on how to turn these trends into action to encourage consumer engagement and to stand out from the competition. 

Tamarind & Pasilla Chile Seasoning launches with limited-edition menu items nationwide at Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer restaurants.

A World of Future Tastes offers a glimpse into snack and bakery flavors to watch.

Crackers companies are getting creative with flavors and formats, even adding cannabis to their recipes.

The making or buying of a pie used to signal that company was coming over—or at the very least that a family would soon be sharing the dessert.

The latest 600-gallon ROSS VersaMix Model VM-600 is capable of high speed subsurface powder induction with proprietary ROSS Solids/Liquid Injection Manifold (SLIM). 

Bakery Concepts International has announced that it has been granted new patents for its Rapidojet technology.

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.

DIOSNA Wendelmixers feature two counter-rotating wendel kneading attachments for dough.

According to SF&WB's 2019 State of the Industry analysis, the frozen retail pizza segment increased by 4.8 percent from 2018 to 2019 and has hit $5.0 billion in annual retail sales, per IRI.

Multiflux GMS mixers from process equipment manufacturer Gericke USA feature a proprietary, hygienic design as standard to promote fast, complete cleaning, ensure product purity, and minimize risk of batch-to-batch cross-contamination.

Snack food and bakery companies in the market for mixers want machines that provide qualities like ease of sanitation, food safety, automation, airtight seals, and consistent operation that guards against product degradation during the mixing cycle.

Companies in the market for new or improved mixers for snack and bakery dough applications have displayed a recent focus on specific features and benefits. These include efficiency, cost savings, pre-hydration, handling of ancient grains, automation of processes, and stepped-up sanitation and maintenance, especially in the wake of COVID-19.

DIOSNA offers a series of Hygienic Design Wendel Mixers for efficient and clean dough production.

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. 

The ROSS Model HSM-405SC-25 Inline High Shear Mixer with Solids/Liquid Injection Manifold (SLIM) Technology is designed with efficiency, mobility in mind.

Unifiller has unveiled its most versatile cookie dough depositor machine to date, the Uni-X Extruder.

Franz Haas provides some perspective on today’s snack market, including four snack concepts that align with prevailing consumer trends.

During BakingTech 2017, the American Society of Baking presented several Innovation Awards to celebrate leadership in bakery equipment, technology, ingredients and more.

Middleby Bakery Group hosted the grand opening of its $2.3 million Bakery Innovation Center in Plano, TX in April. 

Haas-Meincke food technologists helped develop Hup Seng recipes for its cookie assortment, which have been awarded with the Monde Selection International High Quality Trophy.

Bakery snacks, including key segments like pastries, doughnuts, muffins, snack cakes and more, remain a staple in Americans' snacking routines. Whether shoppers are looking for an indulgent snack or a better-for-you item, there's something for everyone.

Unifiller Systems is pleased to unveil its newest portioning system, the Piping Bag Station, at this year’s IBA event.

Snack and bakery customers in the market for dough-handling equipment like dividers, depositors, and rounders are looking for versatility, greater precision, higher capacity, longer maintenance intervals, adjustability of qualities like width and weight, and machines that can handle natural, clean-label, and gluten-free products.

Snack food and wholesale bakery manufacturers in the market for dividers, depositors and rounders have a long list of considerations. These include automation, reliability, scalability, integration, flexibility, communication, customization, ease of maintenance and sanitation, and different packaging capabilities, according to companies that produce such machines.