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JLS to feature robotic handling system at PACK EXPO

The company’s integrated lines provide solutions from system design and simulation to machine selection, all the way through FAT testing and installation.




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ABM Equipment introduces Auto-Pulse Bag Dump Station

The item is suitable for snack and bakery manufacturing, as well as other production environments.




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Econocorp to debut compact cartoner for small goods

Econocorp will be unveiling the newest addition to its line of secondary packaging machinery, the Spartan M-Pro cartoning machine, at PACK EXPO this year.




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System Square, Prospection Solutions to debut x-ray tech

In partnership with System Square, Prospection Solutions is set to unveil its dual-energy x-ray inspection system at PACK EXPO from November 3–6, in Chicago.




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State of the Industry 2019: Innovating to drive cracker category growth

Crackers maintain far-reaching appeal. But while the category benefits from increased consumer interest in snacking, crackers have experienced intensified competition from other foods within salty snacks and beyond.




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Tate & Lyle launches Fibre University to share fibre fortification expertise with formulators

Tate & Lyle PLC (Tate & Lyle) is pleased to announce the launch of Fibre University, a new online modular course designed to help formulators and food scientists solve even the toughest fibre formulation challenges in a time when most people are not getting enough fibre in their diets.




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Tate & Lyle expands PROMITOR Soluble Fiber range

Tate & Lyle is pleased to announce the expansion of its PROMITOR Soluble Fiber range.




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Tate & Lyle and Kellogg's partner to offer free online course on benefits of dietary fiber

Tate & Lyle PLC has joined forces with the Nutrition and Health Institute INSK (Instituto de Nutrición y Salud de Kellogg´s) of Kellogg, to share the latest science on dietary fibers with health clinicians, nutritionists, and food and beverage industry professionals.




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The Witte Co. dual shaft drive with automated greasing system

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.




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DEBAG e.CLEAN 500, DEDEC deck oven, and intelligent One-Touch Control

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




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WP BAKERYGROUP Matador Store color edition oven

The latest generation of the MATADOR STORE Colour Edition instore baking oven will be presented at the iba with the new control system generation WP NAVIGO 3.




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Oven, proofer customers seek connectivity, capacity, energy efficiency

When it comes to equipment like ovens and proofers, internet connectivity, wider and larger machines, artisanal production methods, shorter bake times, reversible belts, energy efficiency and improved cleaning and sanitation are all top considerations in today’s market.




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Automated rack loader/unloader

Miami-based Robotray Industrial Automation will be bringing its bakery automation systems to help wholesale, commercial and industrial bakeries to deal with the labor, food and employee safety, efficiency, sanitation and hygiene issues facing the industry today. 




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MECATHERM launches Authentik Baguette, a growth driver for industrial customers

MECATHERM has launched the Authentik Baguette, a solution that allows manufacturers to meet the new expectations of consumers looking for more authentic products, with a product positioned midway between the classic baguette and the artisan-style baguette. 




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Ovens and proofers aim for efficiency, automation

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.




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ECD launches market's first touchscreen-enabled thermal profiler for bakery operations

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




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Building automation into ovens, proofers, and ancillary equipment

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.




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The Best 'Buns' in Town

Milano Bakery’s recently expanded 40,000-sq.-ft. production facility mixes skillful manual baking procedures with highly automated production.




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Masada fulfills bakery customer ‘kneads’

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.




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La Brea Bakery, artisan bakery to the nation

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.




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The Cheesecake Factory debuts Triple Berry Bliss Cheesecake

Portions of the dessert sales will benefit Feeding America’s hunger relief efforts.




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Sargento Foods Sunrise Balanced Breaks snack kits

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




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Butter Buds names Tom Buhler as chief community affairs officer

Butter Buds Inc., a dairy and non-dairy concentrates company, announced Tom Buhler has been named the company’s chief community affairs officer.




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Wisconsin Cheese virtual event: editors discover new flavor dimensions in pizza

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




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Keto snack company Hilo Life partners with Sprouts, Hy-Vee

The demand for keto products continues to grow, with Instacart reporting a 72 percent increase across grocery partners in year-over-year sales of products with "keto" in the name.




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Milk Specialties Global expands lactose production facility in Visalia, CA

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




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Idaho Milk Products promotes Pratishtha Verma to position of R&D scientist

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




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Joyfull Bakery Parmesan Crisps expands to Sprouts, introduces Jalapeño flavor

Joyfull Bakery, the artisan Parmesan Crisps company, has announced that its crisps will be available in all Sprouts Farmers Market stores nationwide.




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Cinnabon puckers up with Warheads-topped buns

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




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Little Bites, Entenmann's relaunch LTOs for fall

Little Bites and its parent company, Entenmann's, are rereleasing pumpkin products for fall.




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Hostess reveals LTO autumn and Halloween snacks

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




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Krispy Kreme, Dr Pepper team up to kick off football season

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




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Cinnaholic to release fall menu on September 3

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




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Dawn Foods adds to frozen ready-to-finish doughnut line

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




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Tous les Jours launches fall-inspired pastry line

Tous les Jours has announced a lineup of seasonal treats just in time for pumpkin season.




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Krispy Kreme jumps into fall with pumpkin spice LTO

The chain’s Pumpkin Spice Original Glazed doughnuts will be sold singly or by the dozen, in shops or via the company app and website.




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Lexington Bakes unveils seasonal bakery items

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




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Le Macaron launches LTO pumpkin macarons

The new seasonal treat is a blend of traditional French patisserie and the flavors of fall, and is available October 1 to December 1 while supplies last.




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McLane to unveil Better Case Bakery offerings at NACS

McLane's new bakery line and expanded private-label candy products will be available for c-store customers to experience and order.





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Puratos unveils new trends at its annual Taste Tomorrow conference

The ingredients innovator in the bakery, sweet goods, and chocolate industry hosted its annual Taste Tomorrow conference in Austin this week.




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Snack bars return to pre-pandemic popularity

Now that the pandemic is receding, the snack bar category has been increasing in sales. That makes sense; people are on the go more often than before (back to the office, taking road trips, etc.), and a snack bar fits the bill when consumers want a quick and/or healthy snack to stash in a purse or glove compartment.




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Setton Farms spices up Tajin-seasoned pistachio packaging

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




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New Thomas’ Croissant Bread to hit center-store bakery shelves

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




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Consumers search for better-for-you tortillas

Tortillas are known for their versatility—they can be used in tacos, quesadillas, burritos, and more. It’s no surprise, then, that the tortillas category has been doing well over the past year. 




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Crumbl expands its reach to Brighton, Michigan

Dentist Bobby Grossi and his wife, Sabrina, have opened their second Crumbl franchise in Michigan.




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Pies appeal to millennials, families with differentiated portion sizes

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.




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Charles Ross & Son Co. mobile inline rotor/stator homogenizers for efficient high shear mixing

ROSS inline high shear mixers from 1 through 250 HP accelerate mixing, emulsification and homogenization in both recirculation and continuous modes.




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Multiflux GMS mixers feature hygienic design to promote complete cleaning, prevent cross-contamination

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.




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Updated bakery mixers for improved safety and automation

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.




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ROSS new laboratory high shear mixer video

ROSS recently launched a new video featuring the benchtop High Shear Mixer Model HSM-100LCI-T, the company's most popular laboratory mixer.