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2014 Bakery of the Year: Capistrano's Wholesale Bakery

‘Going from good to great’ is a pervasive theme at Phoenix-based Capistrano’s Bakery. So is the phrase, ‘It Can Be Done.’ This rather quiet, wholesale artisan baker works hard to ensure that its products are tasty, innovative and what its customers want. 




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High-tech almond processing at Blue Diamond Growers

Going for LEED Silver certification, Blue Diamond Growers’ new, state-of-the-art almond production plant in Turlock, CA, features nearly 200,000 sq. ft. of sophisticated almond technology, setting new standards of excellence for food safety, processing and building innovation. 




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Chicago Specialty Bakers brings Old World baked goods to life

Chicago Specialty Bakers brings traditional, Old World baked goods to life for today’s discerning consumers.




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Naturally better at RW Garcia

RW Garcia's high level of innovation has catalyzed an ever-expanding customer base for its gluten-free, non-GMO tortilla chips and crackers.




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Sweet and Savory Snacks

In a move toward boldly-flavored, healthful products, manufacturers are finding innovative ways to meet the needs of consumers who favor sweet and savory bakery foods and snacks. Starting with the dessert first, familiar flavors and healthful benefits can be found in many of Wholly Wholesome’s pie products.




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State of the Industry: Sweet Goods—Caddy Shack of Sweet Goods

It can be rather tough for sweet goods products these days. The huge movement to better-for-you items hasn’t exactly been good news and a smooth fairway for this category. But bakers and manufacturers of sweet goods, snack cakes and other delectable treats are watching the demands just as closely as producers in other bakery market segments, and heeding the calls.




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Kellogg uses hot trends and insights to create new products

From flavors to popular culture, what’s hot and cool are what drives new products from the Battle Creek, Mich.-based company.




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State of the Industry Report: Pork Rinds, Ingredients: New Twists on an Old Game

Pork rinds are probably the most misunderstood item in the snack category. This is surprising, because people have been eating pork rinds—also called pork skins—as long as they have been eating pigs. One of the world’s first snack foods created thousands of years ago, and favored in the southern states, pork rinds are a simple combination of fried pork skins and salt.




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Inventure Foods enters into licensing agreement with Vidalia Brands

Phoenix-based Inventure Foods expands its portfolio of brands by entering into a licensing agreement with Vidalia Brands of Glennville, Ga., to develop new snack line.




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Surprisingly sweet and savory

Potato chips and chocolate? Snack manufacturers and bakeries are experimenting with unique combinations to satisfy consumers’ desire for a snack with the perfect sweet-savory blend.




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Demand for chocolate in snack and bakery items continues to grow

Demand for chocolate in snack and bakery items is driven by two core consumers: Luxury seekers; and healthy snack eaters who both share a common desire for great-tasting chocolate produced in a sustainable fashion. 




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Dynamically sweet & savory snack foods

Snack producers and bakers have expanded their explorations into sweet-savory profiles, with sweet-salty, sweet-spicy and sweet-herbal all gaining favor.




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California fig powerball

The California Fig Powerball was created as a snack to take on the go, a quick bite that will provide a burst of energy that also delivers sound nutrition.




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Bühler Aeroglide appoints new VP, process engineering

As Bühler Aeroglide’s vice president of process engineering, Tom Barber will work with customers worldwide.




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Improving plant efficiency with new ovens and fryers

As consumer demand for more and diverse baked goods and snacks heats up, today’s ovens and fryers let bakers and snack producers increase production while reducing related costs.




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How Donkey Chips met increased demand

In the wake of strong demand for Donkey Chips, the company needed new equipment to significantly increase production of its line of tortilla chips. Here's how they did it.




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State of the Industry 2016: What spells success for sweet goods?

When it comes to sweet goods like doughnuts, Danishes, sweet rolls, muffins and coffee cake, the market is in a state of flux. As Walter Postelwait, president of Pak Group LLC/Bellarise Baking Ingredients, Pasadena, CA, puts it: “The total segment appears to be growing slowly, but has hot pockets of activity.”




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New products drive chip sales forward: State of the Industry 2016

The chips segment has grown quite lively over the past year, with new product areas emerging and others, like apple chips, seeing considerable growth and maturation. Snack producers are also starting to grow beyond potatoes, offering sweet potato, beet and parsnip chips.




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Heat and Control's newest oil filtration technology for fried foods is creating safer and more efficient food manufacturing lines

Heat and Control, Inc., an equipment manufacturer and food processing industry supplier, recently released the OilSaver Filtration System to its Oil Management System lineup.




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KIND debuts new Savory and Seeds, Fruits & Nuts bars

KIND's new Savory Bars bring forth a unique mix of nuts and a smokey and spicy profile, resulting in a bold taste in every bite, per the brand.




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Ohh! Foods launches individually wrapped snack bites

Each box contains eight individually wrapped bites, and they are available in Apple Cinnamon and Double Chocolate flavors.




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Pure Protein debuts protein bars, popped crisps at Walmart

New nostalgia-inspired protein bars, plant-based nut bars, and savory popped crisps launch at Walmart stores nationwide.




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BFY bars bring a taste of Swedish snacking to America

RE:DO plant-based, high-protein bars were created with Olympian input.




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MET-Rx adds new bar flavors to lineup

MET-Rx announced the expansion of its popular BIG 100 product line with the introduction of granola bars and two new flavors.




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Brawny Bear, Pakka develop compostable packaging for bars

This product not only offers a healthy snack option, but also addresses the growing concern of packaging waste in India.




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Atkins launches product innovations for weight wellness

Atkins has introduced a new creative campaign, "Atkins Way," an embodiment of the brand's new emotional brand positioning, along with a series of new product offerings.




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Clif Kid Zbar launches its first-ever Halloween mini bars

Sized for little hands, Zbar Halloween Minis are available in a 20-ct chocolate chip flavor.




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Three Wishes Cereal enters granola bar aisle

Three Wishes Cereal is launching granola bars for the first time, in three nostalgic flavors.




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Verb Energy innovates with bars that pack a punch

The performance bar brand recently won a GNC competition that landed its products on the store’s shelves across the country.




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Aloha launches two flavors at Target stores

The plant-based bars feature 14 g of protein each and are made with organic ingredients.




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Kellanova reveals Halloween-themed flavors, products

Kellanova has rereleased a slew of seasonal products for autumn and Halloween.




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Three Wishes granola bars go against the grain

The company’s most recent introductions give health-minded snackers a range of grain-free options in bar form.




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New technologies to improve direct-store delivery efficiency

Advances in fleet management are being driven by routing and scheduling software linked to in-cab vehicle tracking equipment that streamlines the delivery process. These advances can help cut costs and better monitor delivery of products in a market where on-time delivery is crucial.




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HANTEMP Controls adjustable float level switch

HANTEMP Controls Stainless Steel Float-Switch line has expanded to include the new SSLLA adjustable Float Switch.




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New and improved dough laminators and sheeters

New designs that allow for flexible width, more compact production space, easier cleaning and better sanitation, all while featuring more technologically advanced controls, have been foremost on the minds of snack and bakery companies in recent months and years when replacing or upgrading their sheeters and laminators.




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New HMIs strive for efficiency and ease of use in snack and bakery production

The human-machine interface (HMI) is essential in an operator’s daily work, as it represents how he or she can use and control the equipment, via technology. These days, using an HMI is all about fostering an easy user experience.




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Siemens announces special offer for machine tools users with SINUMERIK CNC onboard

Siemens recently announced a limited-time offer, effective until May 31, 2017. Under this program, users of any machine tool with SINUMERIK CNC onboard will receive a variety of additional services, plus training and a 10% discount on spare parts orders. 




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Honeywell products to increase efficiency

Honeywell introduced its latest technology breakthroughs and innovative solutions for manufacturers, distribution centers, logistics providers, delivery firms and retailers to help drive efficiency across their supply chain operations.




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Improving the food industry cold chain with interconnectivity

Cold-chain management—an essential aspect of many snack and bakery operations today—has entered a brave new world characterized by sophisticated temperature monitoring and tracking technology connected by the Internet of Things (IoT).




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Ross SysCon wireless control system

Ross SysCon Control Panels are now offered with wireless connection allowing users to access the PLC system using tablets, laptops and smartphones via Ethernet, WLAN or Bluetooth.




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Software solutions bring the connected warehouse to life

A warehouse management system (WMS) centers on software that supports day-to-day operations. WMS programs enable centralized management of a wide range of tasks, including tracking inventory levels and stock locations, order fulfillment, and shipping and receiving.




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PROCESS EXPO 2017 review: ongoing processing innovations

PROCESS EXPO 2017 took place September 19–22 at McCormick Place in Chicago. The biennial event, operated by the Food Processing Suppliers Association, attracts food industry professionals from around the world. 




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Thiele SYMACH Palletizers, integrated with Allen-Bradley control software

Thiele Technologies has announced that it soon will integrate Allen-Bradley control software on SYMACH Palletizers.




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PACK EXPO review: Inside the expanding world of packaging at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

Inside the proceedings of PACK EXPO Las Vegas, including a survey of new packaging equipment, materials, technology and more.




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Industry 4.0 combines real-world data with digital management

The food industry is reveling in the digital age with the continual improvement of new technology. More snack producers and bakeries aspire toward alignment with Industry 4.0 ideals




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WP BAKERYGROUP NAVIGO 3 control system

WP Bakery Technology’s tried and tested control system will be launched on the market in the third generation at the iba 2018.




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EXAIR Dual 316 Stainless Steel Cabinet Cooler Systems with electronic temperature control

EXAIR's new Dual 316 Stainless Steel Cabinet Cooler Systems with ETC (Electronic Temperature Control) keep electrical enclosures cool with 20°F (-7°C) air while maintaining the NEMA 4X rating of the enclosure and removing the heat that could adversely affect the internal components.




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Forward Thinking About Baking Equipment Design

This past year has been an exciting one for the baking industry, especially in terms of the progress made on revising the ANSI/ASB Z50.2 Bakery Equipment Sanitation Standard (formerly known as the “BISSC Standard”). Representatives from across the baking industry, including bakers, bakery engineers, bakery equipment manufacturers and academics have come together to give their input on updating this standard.




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Washington: The good and the bad

Frustration with Washington continues to mount, with the serious challenges facing our country.




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A long and winding road to ethanol reform

Last month, I had the opportunity to offer testimony in support of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposal to modestly scale back the amount of ethanol required to be produced under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).