Consumers want to achieve better overall health and wellness, and adding more dietary protein and fiber helps. FDA defines dietary fiber as "certain naturally occurring fibers that are 'intrinsic and intact' in plants, and added isolated or synthetic non-digestible soluble and insoluble carbohydrates that FDA has determined have beneficial physiological effects to human health."

MGP Ingredients, Inc. is pleased to announce the formal approval of its citizen petition requesting dietary fiber status under the new nutrition facts labeling regulations for its flagship brands of Fibersym RW and FiberRite RW.

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.

There's a reason why better-for-you is trending and "perfect-for-you" isn't. According to the August 2018 "U.S. Better for You Eating Trends" market report from Mintel, just 7 percent of consumers say they're strict with themselves to make sure their diet is as healthy as possible, and just three in 10 say they maintain a healthy diet most of the time.

While taste will remain a dominant factor for all food products, health, wellness and the nutritional value of the product is growing in importance. Several studies point to the fact that consumers are looking to achieve better overall wellness by selecting foods and ingredients that provide a functional health benefit.

Ingredients by Nature (IBN)—supplier of high-quality, customizable, science-based food ingredients—has announced the launch of MonkFiber, a functional, sweet fiber from the pomace of the monk fruit.

Ingredion Incorporated has launched a dietary fiber in the U.S.—NOVELOSE 3490.

BENEO has announced the expansion of its chicory root fiber and rice starch ingredient portfolio with two new organic solutions.

Consumer interest in foods that support holistic health and well-being is increasing. According to the 2020 IFIC Food and Health Survey, over half of consumers report that healthfulness has more of an impact today versus 10 years ago on their food and beverage purchase decisions.

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

The pandemic has heightened consumers' interest in health and well-being. According to the 2021 IFIC Food and Health Survey, 58 percent of respondents stated that healthfulness had an impact on their food and beverage decisions.

The ADVANCE generation of Fagor Industrial ovens has one of the widest ranges of ovens on the market in terms of sizes and features, including the choice of gas or electric for all sizes and options. 

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.

After the very successful introduction of the air-cooled Bantam-Series Post-Baking dryers two years ago, RFC is now offering the air-cooled design in a more powerful two-zone design

Heat and Control has chosen SNAXPO 2019, their 55thyear as an exhibitor, to introduce their latest snack processing innovation, the new Rotary Dryer Roaster (RDR).

Reading Bakery Systems has introduced a new multi-pass environmentally controlled proofer that accelerates dough development time in a reduced production footprint.

The Digital Air Velocity Sensor Array delivers a precise picture of airflow patterns inside an oven, dryer, or cooling tunnel, from side-to-side and end-to-end.

This month’s digital edition features a range of in-depth features and industry news.

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.

Some people innately embody a strong entrepreneurial spirit. Such is the case with Joel Clark, CEO of Kodiak Cakes, Park City, UT, a pioneer in better-for-you baking, offering whole-grain, protein-enhanced products that currently span multiple categories across breakfast, snacking, and beyond.

2022 Bakery of the Year, Hostess Brands, is seeing strong company growth amidst several leading initiatives related to sustainability, workforce development, and workplace safety.

Hostess Brands, the 2022 ‘Bakery of the Year,’ continues to position itself for growth.

If you’ve never visited a large-scale bakery facility, stepping onto the production floor of Highland Baking’s flagship location in Northbrook, IL is likely to overwhelm. 

The brand’s unique products have made it a Chicago staple.

With 67 percent of consumers stating that they were concerned about their stress and anxiety levels in 2020, Americans are more stressed than ever before.

This January, The Laughing Cow is unveiling The Laughing Cow & Go portable cups.

Holiday shopping is poised to be more chaotic than ever this year given supply chain disruptions, but Whisps has launched a unique gift that’s 100 percent custom and ships in just two weeks.

The first-ever color-reveal cupcake and cookie dough pop mixes from Betty Crocker turn green for Elphaba or pink for Glinda.

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

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

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

The limited-time items feature a quartet of pumpkin-flavored breakfast and sweet items.

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

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

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

The new flavor is available for a limited time starting this spring at retailers nationwide for an SRP of $5.29.  

Snack Food and Wholesale Bakery Senior Editor Liz Parker was able to attend SNX 2024, hosted by SNAC International, last week in Dallas, which took place from April 14–16.

The ROSS Double Planetary Mixer is available in a “super sanitary” turnkey configuration, featuring a common stainless steel workbench for both the mixer and a matching discharge system.

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

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.

Tailored to individual process needs, the ROSS Double Planetary Mixer comes with an optional weighing system for quick and precise measurements throughout the batching procedure.

Process equipment manufacturer Gericke USA, Somerset, NJ, has introduced the Turbo Compact Mixing (TCM) module.

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. 

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

Injecting depositors are available for sweet goods such as donuts, muffins, cupcakes and parfait cups.

Snack and bakery companies that work with dough, or looser components like batters, fillings or toppings, turn to manufacturers of depositors, dividers and rounders to cut, divide, portion and round or mould their products—and the equipment continues to get faster, more accurate, more customizable and easier to clean, among other winning qualities.

This specialized line is another custom production line in the Hinds-Bock family of equipment offered to the Baking and Food Processing Industries.

Companies who make dough handling equipment like dividers, depositors and rounders say their customers want equipment that provides safety and sanitation, automation and the resulting labor savings, gentler handling of dough, and the flexibility to run a mix of high-throughput, and smaller, niche lines, depending on the job.

The advanced MULTIMATIC dough divider and moulding machine is now suitable for an even more versatile range of applications.