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Kazoo Snacks releases new packaging, announces nationwide distribution at Sprouts

Beginning in April, the company's eco-friendly tortilla chips will hit shelves in Sprouts' Innovation Centers.




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Takis fuels sweet heat trend with debut of Dragon Sweet Chili tortilla chips

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




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Zack's Mighty reveals first-ever, non-GMO Rolled Tortilla Chips

Fiery Nacho and Chile Lime rolled tortilla chips with '90s-inspired packaging join the lineup.




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Bob's Natural debuts protein-packed Pinole Chips

Bob’s Natural has introduced Pinole Chips, featuring the super-power of Pinole—an organic corn treated with lime—chia seeds, and dates.




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Zack's Mighty debuts Organic Jalapeño Lime Tortilla Chips at Southwest Costco stores

Zack's Mighty—the first-ever tortilla chips made with Certified Regenerative corn that don't break in dips––is now available in Costco stores in the Southwest.




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Takis launches intense twist to snack lineup with Buckin' Ranch flavor

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




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New snack brand Havoc drops on Nowhere Island, Ontario

Havoc's new lineup includes Fiery Lime Flavored Rolled Tortilla Chips, Smoky Nacho Twisted Corn Chips, and Bulgogi Blaze Flavored Potato Chips.




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Takis takes bite out of market with Cobra rolled 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.




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Takis 'ignites intensity' with Kaboom

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




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Ciranda, Terviva partner to bring Ponova oil to market

Ciranda and Terviva, a regenerative food and ag innovation company, have launched sustainable Ponova oil through a new partnership.  




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Mühlenchemie introduces enzyme-based products to improve baking results with composite flours

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




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Flavorchem launches Breakfast All Day collection for 'anytime' snacking

Flavorchem's Breakfast All Day collection was inspired by various trends, including "Nostalgia Reimagined," "Snacking Surge," and "Blurring Category Lines."




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How to incorporate yeast extract in cheesy snacks

Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America on its Savorboost K yeast extract and how it works in snack applications.




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Ingredion, InnovoPro sign commercial distribution partnership to scale chickpea proteins

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




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Bay State Milling works to keep ahead of bakery ingredient trends

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




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Launching a successful private label snack food brand

Private label grows more competitive with snacks geared toward health and wellness, clean label and gluten-free.




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New dough conditioners bring multifunctional benefits to baked goods

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.




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State of the Industry 2019: Snack cakes find strength in diversity

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.




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DSM expands BakeZyme portfolio with launch of new solutions to maximize freshness in baked goods

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.




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Clean-label baking with vital wheat gluten

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?




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Snack and bakery companies seek multifunctional, clean-label dough conditioners

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.




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The fundamental chemistry of baking cookies, part 2

A recent inquiry to the American Bakers Association (ABA) asked what the purpose of emulsifiers are in a bakery formula.




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Clean-label snack and bakery formulation insights

Clean-label snack and bakery insight and analysis for new product development, including ingredient options.




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IFF launches Enovera, an enzyme-only solution for the baking industry

IFF has announced the launch of Enovera 3001, an enzyme-only solution as the newest addition to IFF’s range of ingredients for the bakery industry.




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Snak Club debuts Hot Ones spicy snack mixes

The trio of mixes comes out of a collaboration with the YouTube interview show.




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Chillo Foods launches line of snack products

The offerings include premium nuts and chocolate-covered nibbles in on-the-go cans.




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Planters introduces Nut Duos snack nuts line

Each pouch combines two nut types coated with seasoning blends.




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Absurd Snacks releases Nut-Free Snack Mixes

Absurd Snacks, founded by Grace Mittl and Eli Bank, has launched their Nut-Free Snack Mixes in response to wanting to make snacking together easier, despite food allergies.




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Daily Crunch brings BFY nut snacks to Target stores

Positioned in the better-for-you snack set, Daily Crunch's expansion into Target marks a significant milestone for the brand.




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Kar's Nuts debuts M&M's co-branded trail mix line

Kar's Caramel 'N Chocolate with M&M's and Kar's Favorites Mix with M&M's are now available nationwide.




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SkinnyDipped welcomes new Salty + Sweet line

Salty + Sweet is available in three flavors: Vanilla Crunch Almonds, Maple Crunch Almonds, and Cinnamon Crunch Cashews.




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Dixie Grace's Boiled Peanuts makes its debut

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




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MGP Ingredients hires baking application scientist

As baking application scientist, Sarah Gutkowski’s duties will include developing formulations with MGP’s protein and starches for customer applications.




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Functional ingredients for snack and bakery challenges

During research and development, bakers and snack producers face formulation hurdles on a daily basis. Luckily, functional ingredients like fats, oils, dough conditioners and egg replacers can help them solve a host of common challenges.




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Functional ingredients provide multiple benefits to snacks and baked goods

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.




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Expanding solutions for clean label snack and bakery R&D

Buckle up. The top trend driving innovation in the snack and bakery industries has no formal definition, isn't regulated, and is shifting all of the time. Yes, clean label demands are touching every facet of the food industry, from formulation to packaging and marketing, and everything in between.




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Alland & Robert introduces organic karaya gum to the food industry

As a natural gum coming from wild trees, Karaya gum is a natural and vegetal ingredient that can be used for many food and pharmaceutical applications.




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AKFP Organic Native Tapioca Starch

American Key Food Products (AKFP) has launched its Organic Native Tapioca Starch, adding a versatile, clean-label ingredient to its portfolio of specialized cassava-based and organic offerings.




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AKFP debuts native waxy tapioca starch

Sourced from American Key Food Products' (AKFP) Asian production partner, native waxy tapioca starch is high in amylopectin, that possesses a combination of functionalities which make it an effective stabilizer, thickener, and emulsifier.




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Thinking outside of the pizza box

To pizza and flatbread manufacturers, the secret to a great product goes way beyond the sauce. So what are the trends?




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Amy’s Kitchen to invest nearly $100 million in N.Y. manufacturing center

Amy’s Kitchen, Petaluma, Calif., expects to break ground, early next year, on a 500,000-sq.-ft. manufacturing facility in Goshen, N.Y.




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Panera Bread reveals test bakery

Panera Bread opens a bakery in New Haven, Conn., to test new products, reimagine favorites and experiment with staffing models.




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Rustic Crust to break ground on new pizza bakery

The Pittsfield, NH, manufacturer of ready-made pizza crusts and flatbread pizzas will break ground on a new facility on Aug. 14 as well as launch a program honoring first responders.




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Weekly new products, ingredients and equipment update

Did you miss the following new products, ingredients and equipment in and for the baking and snack industries on www.snackandbakery.com this week? If so, check them out now.




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Red Baron Brick Oven Pizza

Schwan’s Consumer Brands recently launched an authentic Red Baron Brick Oven Pizza in three varieties.




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California Pizza Kitchen, Mike's Hot Honey drop 'swicy' new pizza

The collab breaks new ground in pizza category with Nashville-style chicken and Mike’s Hot Honey – Extra Hot.




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Aldi releases snack, bakery, and candy lineup for fall

Aldi recently released its lineup of food and beverage, lifestyle products, and seasonal products for the autumn season. 




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Aldi debuts autumn snack and bakery items

Aldi recently announced its lineup of food and beverage products for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and autumn.




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Papa Murphy's celebrates Halloween with its Jack-O Pizza

The limited-time pizza features the restaurant's pepperoni arranged in a pumpkin smile, comes in multiple sizes, and offers a dairy-free option.




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Lou Malnati's, Mike's Hot Honey announce collab

Consumers can enjoy Lou’s signature deep dish, thin crust, and wings topped with Mike's Hot Honey, available in-store and for nationwide shipping through Tastes of Chicago.