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Cicis to launch Chicken and Eggo Waffles Pizza

The pizza combines Eggo waffles and crispy chicken on a crust, with a drizzle of maple syrup.




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DiGiorno returns Thanksgiving Pizza to shelves

The pizza includes traditional Thanksgiving Day flavors, such as roasted turkey and gravy sauce, loaded on a Detroit-style crust.




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Hain Celestial sells Thinsters brand to J&J Snack Foods

The better-for-you line of cookies is made without corn syrup or peanuts.




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ChipMonk Baking reveals its recipe for BFY innovation

A founder of the baked snack brand talks about its origins, growth, and future.




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Ghost elevates breakfast game with high-protein cereal

Ghost, a lifestyle brand of sports nutrition products, energy drinks, and more, is entering the food category with a high-protein cereal line that was built in partnership with General Mills.




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Partake founder on pioneering the BFY cookie space

The leader of the brand discusses its early days, innovation, and connecting with Target.




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CVS launches Well Market BFY foods and beverages

The private-label line features a range of nutritious yet tempting snack options.




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Yogurt-based mixes show the lighter side of breakfast

Heavenly Waffles aims to give morning meals tastier BFY options.




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Effective egg replacers can help BFY bakery success: Beneo

An expert from the ingredients supplier discusses the call for healthy indulgence.




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Vermont Smoke & Cure innovates in meat snack space

A representative from the producer discusses consumer cravings and company history.




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Fresh Hemp Foods acquires BFY snack brand The Humble Seed

The purchased company offers a line of seed-based, better-for-you crackers.




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Snacks from the Sea hopes to make waves with consumers

Made from kelp, the new snack promises an ocean of flavor and health benefits.




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SkinnyDipped CEO talks about the lighter side of snacking

The brand aims for the sweet spot between better-for-you and indulgence.




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Sola launches breads and bagels at Whole Foods Market

The bread brand is aimed at the BFY market with zero added sugar, non-GMO ingredients, and high fiber content.




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Glanbia Nutritionals webinar to explore key industry trends

The 30-minute MegaTrends for 2025 & Beyond will aim to offer insights driving key consumer categories.




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Milton’s marks a decade of better-for-you bites

After 10 years of offering gluten-free delectables, the company keeps innovating, balancing between health and good taste.




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Bay State Milling buys T.J. Harkins Inc. and subsidiaries

The Quincy, Mass.-based flour and grain-based products provider says it’s acquiring T.J. Harkins Basic Commodity Brokers Inc. and subsidiaries, a supplier of natural, nutritious and flavorful ingredients for grain-based foods. Harkins also supplies sesame and edible seeds, sweet spices, ancient grains, specialty grain flours and grain blends.




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In the thick of it

Gums and starches, two baking industry staples, are being reformulated to meet growing baker and snack producer demands for ingredients that will enable them to reduce their ingredient costs, produce clean labels and create products that address consumer eating trends.




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Beyond thickening and texturizing

Consumer and industry demands prompt manufacturers to search for gums and starches that do more than just thicken and texturize formulations. Ingredient suppliers are stepping up to the mixing bowl and developing functional ingredients for gluten-free, clean-label, and nonallergenic, GMO-free and low-calorie products.




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MGP appoints VP of ingredients sales and marketing

MGP Ingredients taps food industry executive Michael Buttshaw to lead its ingredients business.




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Snack and bakery brands focus on 'clean labels.'

In response to consumer scrutiny, snack and bakery brands hustle to achieve a “clean label.”




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Gluten-free baking blend

Penford Food Ingredients' GumPlete GF 101 improves texture in gluten-free baked goods applications, such as bread, cookies, muffins and cakes.




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Ingredient suppliers offer bakers egg alternatives

Available from leading ingredient suppliers, egg replacers offer bakers readily available, cost-effective egg alternatives.




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The lingering impact of avian influenza on the bakery industry

The aftermath of the avian influenza outbreak reveals multiple ingredient options for bakers.




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Collaborating for snack and bakery success

In today’s highly competitive snack and bakery market, collaboration between ingredient and equipment supplies and their customers continues to grow more common.




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Nu-Tek Food Science agrees with Barentz Europe to distribute potassium chloride

The Minnetonka, Minn.-based food solutions and potassium chloride supplier strikes a deal with Barentz Europe B.V., which is present in 26 countries in Europe, to distribute its Advanced Formula potassium chloride to food manufacturers in Europe. Nu-Tek says that governments in the U.K. and the Netherlands are close to making mandatory rules regarding sodium levels in food products with the aim to reduce high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease.




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State of the Industry Report—July Snacks: Champion Chips

Be they kettle-cooked, baked, fried, formed and even puffed, potato chips are still gold medal winners in the snack race.




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State of the Industry Report—Snacks: Flavorful Fanfare, Crackers and Crisps

Crunch and flavor have always been gold and silver medalists in the cracker and crisp game, but because consumers are looking for more healthful snacks, there have been interesting developments with these products.




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Nu-Tek signs South American distribution agreement with Tovani Benzaquen Ingredients

Nu-Tek Food Science, Minnetonka, Minn., has signed an agreement with Tovani Benzaquen Ingredients, Sao Paulo, to distribute Nu-Tek Salt Advanced Formula Potassium Chloride to food manufacturers in Brazil.




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Nu-Tek Food Science partners with Cain Food Industries

Nu-Tek Food Science and Cain Food Industries are partnering to help the grain-based food industry reduce sodium levels.




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Nu-Tek receives 2013 FABI Award

Nu-Tek Food Science’s Salt for Life Sea Salt Blend earns a 2013 Food & Beverage Innovations Award.




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Bread, rolls contribute to children’s excessive sodium intake, says CDC report

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals that nearly half of children’s sodium intake comes from 10 foods, including bread and rolls.




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Making strides toward healthier resolutions

Every year, as the holidays come to a close and resolutions kick in, many Americans vow to lose weight. Despite their best wishes, there’s no reset button on holiday excess, and therefore nearly half of Americans admit to committing to a diet but failing after just six months.




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NuTek Food Science opens North Dakota manufacturing facility

NuTek Food Science will product NuTek Salt at its new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Fargo, ND.




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New Mediterranean Umami Powder cuts salt in snacks

With snacking up during the COVID-19 pandemic, reducing the amount of salt in snacks is an on-trend task for snack companies.




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British investment group Tekcapital announces global expansion of MicroSalt

UK intellectual property investment group Tekcapital PLC has announced a major expansion of its MicroSalt brand.




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Old El Paso Takis Fuego-inspired Hot Chili Pepper and Lime-Flavored Stand 'N Stuff Taco Shells

Old El Paso is taking the flavor intensity up a notch this fall with its new Takis Fuego-inspired Hot Chili Pepper and Lime-Flavored Stand 'N Stuff Taco Shells.




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Makers of CHI-CHI'S brand launches Street Taco Style Tortillas

Mexican food brand introduces small-sized tortillas using authentic soft flour tortilla recipe.




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ALDI new protein bread, keto tortillas, organic bread, and brioche buns




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Consumers look to tortilla category for better-for-you options

The tortilla category did well over the past year, possibly because people are now staying home and working at home more often, and thus able to cook more elevated lunchtime meals.




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Kemin Food Technologies debuts webinar on latest tortilla trends and formulation solutions

 Webinar showcases how ingredients work together to create excellent tortilla products.




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Kemin Food Technologies to present session at Tortilla Industry Association Convention

 Presentation examines clean label solutions to improve the quality and shelf life of tortillas.




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Old El Paso debuts Tortilla Pockets with sealed bottom

Tortilla Pockets are crafted with a sealed bottom and are portable, making them easy for everyone in the family to hold.





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Mission Foods debuts Keto-certified Zero Net Carbs Tortillas

Mission Foods has released Zero Net Carbs tortillas in two flavors: Original and Sundried Tomato Basil.




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Mama Lupe’s debuts Flavor Pack sweet and savory tortillas

The line of tortillas features chocolate, churro, ranch, BBQ, pumpkin spice, and buffalo spice flavors.




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Dunkin’ launches its first-ever Breakfast Tacos

Starting with a warm flour tortilla, the tacos come in pairs and are made with scrambled eggs, melted sharp white cheddar cheese, fire-roasted corn, and a drizzle of lime crema.




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Maria and Ricardo’s Tortillas gives its product packaging a makeover

The new design is intended to give the bakery product line a more ‘festive’ feel.




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Mission Foods introduces Keto certified, lower-carb tortillas

The new offerings are available now at select grocers and will be rolling out across the country in the coming months.




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Kroger says ‘¡Hola!’ to Hispanic-inspired Mercado Brand items

The retailer’s new line includes snacks, desserts, beverages, and other items.




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Amy's Kitchen unveils refreshed packaging, family size entrées

Convenient and organic meals offer a hassle-free alternative to dining out, takeout, or hours spent in the kitchen.