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Automated packaging tech helps streamline snack and bakery operations

Bakery and snack producers are creating a wide range of products to meet consumer demand; they also are being called on to do more with less.




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Primera introduces AP380 Label Applicator

The unit applies labels to round and cylindrical containers at high speeds.




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US Foods releases offerings aimed at helping operators appeal to Gen Z and millennial diners

Themed “Next-Gen Ideas for Next-Gen Diners," US Foods' Fall Scoop features 23 products that cater to the next generation of diners, Gen Z, and millennials.




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Next-generation fats and oils for snack and bakery R&D

Overview of the roles of fats and oils in the quality, nutrition, manufacturing, and shelf life of snack and bakery products.




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Supplier perspectives: Functional fat considerations for pastries

Fat ingredients play multiple roles in sweet goods like pastries.




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Traditional and next-generation tortilla chips drive growth: State of the Industry 2016

American takeout standbys like pizza and Chinese food should watch their backs, because Mexican cuisine is close behind, says the “Global Palates 2015” report from the National Restaurant Association.




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Gelita paves the way for next generation bars

Gelita is introducing Optibar, an ingredient that allows manufacturers to create future-proof, next generation bars that satisfy two of the most important consumer trends.




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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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General Mills launches Girl Scout Thin Mints flavored Muddy Buddies

Muddy Buddies is rolling out Girl Scout Thin Mints flavor, inspired by the #1 Girl Scout Cookie.




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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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General Mills updates target for fiscal 2015 growth

Several factors are prompting the company to reduce its sales and earnings expectations for the fiscal year ending in May 2015.




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Papa Murphy's heralds return of Taco Grande Pizza

Papa Murphy’s Take ‘n’ Bake Pizza has announced the return of the crowd-favorite Taco Grande Pizza, from April 22 to May 19.




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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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Snack and bakery leaders offer pandemic-era insights and strategies

Near the end of December 2019, the Wuhan Municipal Health Commission, Wuhan City, China, reported several pneumonia cases that officials eventually tied to a new coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2, now generally known as COVID-19.




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The importance of industry interactions

Over the past few months, after nearly two years of disruption, I've been getting back into the saddle, visiting with the industry across the many pathways I carve through the course of my work.




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Table Talk Pies to relaunch operations of Pâtisserie Gaudet

With this transaction, which closed on Dec. 22, Table Talk hopes to return the closed facility to its key position in the Canadian sweet goods industry.




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US Foods fall lineup targets operator pain points

Company product development experts bring 24 new products to operators that reduce costs, increase menu differentiation.




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Panera debuts new toasted baguette sandwiches

The new sandwiches, starting at $9.99, including Green Goddess Caprese Melt, Pepperoni Mozzarella Melt, and Smoky Buffalo Chicken Melt. 




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General Mills launches Salsa Verde flavor of Old El Paso Fiesta Twists at c-stores

Salsa Verde joins three other flavors (Queso, Zesty Ranch, and Cinnamon Churro)in the Fiesta Twists lineup.




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Squadle Sense releases remote temperature monitoring system

Leveraging LoRaWAN technology, Remote Temperature Monitoring penetrates solid objects like refrigerators and freezers, then uploads temperature data to Digital Checklists.




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PTNPA Operations & Technical Food Safety Forum 2024 registration open

The Peanut and Tree Nut Processors Association event features targeted education.




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BEAG debuts interactive training course

Bakery Equipment Assessment Group (BEAG), an authority in the assessment and certification of bakery equipment, has announced the new Certified Internal Equipment Evaluator Online Training Course.




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Hostess Brands joins children's food and beverage advertising initiative with pledge to not advertise to children

Company commits to not engage in advertising primarily directed to children under age 13.




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Leavening ingredients help optimize quality, consistency, operational efficiency

Leavening ingredients and leavening aides are important ingredients that help consistently create the textural qualities of various baked goods. And like every ingredient segment within bakery, leavening agents are subject to ongoing shopper trends.




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Little Bites Snacks heralds return of its Chocolate Party Cake Muffins

Muffin brand rereleases limited-edition flavor for spring and summer snacking.




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Renewable Lubricants Bio-Extreme High Temperature Oven Lubricants

Renewable Lubricants new food grade Bio-Extreme High Temperature Oven Lubricants perform at extreme high temperatures up to and over 1000° C, with protection up to 2000° C. 




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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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2021 Bakery of the Year CAULIPOWER defines the next generation of better-for-you products

Bakery of the year profile of CAULIPOWER, maker of cauliflower crust pizzas, tortillas, and other products.




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Panera launches new bakery items, breakfast sandwiches

Panera is unveiling unveils updates to its bakery case, with a selection of five new baked goods and three all-new croissant breakfast sandwiches.




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R&D inspirations for next-generation pizzas

According to Technomic's 2018 Pizza Consumer Trend Report, 83 percent of U.S. consumers eat pizza at least once per month, with 43 percent opting for pizza every week.




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EnWave signs vacuum purchase agreement with Dole Worldwide Food & Beverage Group

EnWave Corp. announced that it has signed an Equipment Purchase Agreement with Dole Worldwide Food & Beverage Group to supply a 120kW Radiant Energy Vacuum dehydration processing line that will materially increase Dole’s vacuum-microwave processing capabilities.




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Primera debuts LX4000 color label printer

LX4000 uses the same print engine as Primera’s LX910 Color Label Printer, but with the addition of large, individual ink tanks and a reusable thermal inkjet print head.




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Panera Bread refreshes grocery packaging, expands suite of products

Panera products at grocery now have new look, feel for elevated presentation.




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ADM announces industry's first net carbon neutral milling operations

ADM has announced that the company has achieved net carbon neutral status for its U.S. flour milling operations.




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Sweegen's Reb M approved for food and beverages in Europe

Sweegen’s footprint in Europe became stronger after the European Union Commission published its approval of Sweegen’s non-GMO Signature Bestevia Rebaudioside M (Reb M) for use in food and beverages.




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Global Organics to offer Regenerative Organic Certified sugar

Global Organics is proud to recognize its longtime partner, Natíve, for becoming the first Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) sugar producer. 




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Icon Foods announces new sweetness modifiers for clean-label foods and beverages

CitruSweet, ThauSweet bring lingering sweetness without the need to mask afternotes.




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IFT heralds 2024 Global Food System Challenge winners

The program honors ideas with the potential to transform the world’s food system.




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ADM exceeds 2M regenerative ag acre goal for 2023

The food solutions firm has lifted its 2025 regenerative agriculture goal to 5m acres.




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Kellanova partners on regenerative agriculture pilot

Cheez-It, Club crackers to be sold with regenerative wheat.




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Florida Crystals harnesses regenerative agriculture

An R&D expert from the sugar company shares insights on how the sustainable farming practice can benefit food producers, and the planet.




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State of the Industry Report—Jerky: Meaty Considerations

When it comes to the Olympics, most people prefer some sports over others. The same holds true for consumers when it comes to snack foods.




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Improving snack and bakery operational efficiency

Snack producers and bakeries can travel multiple avenues toward improved operational efficiency. Additional automation is a natural progression.




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Improving snack and bakery operations through better thermal management

Thermal management is crucial to processing, storing and delivering several types of snacks and baked goods. The latest systems cover a wide range of functions, including chilling dough, cooling product after exiting the oven, and refrigerating or freezing finished product. Specialized cold storage facilities also are part of the mix.




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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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Federal updates from ABA: Nutritional labeling and labor policy issues

All federal food policy is based on the recommendations stemming from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The American Bakers Association (ABA) leads the Grain Chain, an organization of 10 groups from grain growers and millers, as well as bakers and others who have an interest in growing grain consumption.




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Tool Tips: Refrigeration Gauge Protection and Connection Stress

Every time I installed an ice maker supply line, I was always concerned that it may leak — pushing and pulling on the fridge. 




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PM Profile: Talking software trends with Sera Systems' Billy Stevens

Plumbing & Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke had a chance to sit down with Billy Stevens, founder and CEO of Sera Systems, a subscription software provider for the home service industry, to discuss current trends with contractor software.




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General Pipe Cleaners' Gen-Ear LE leak detection system

Gen-Ear LE can pinpoint water leaks in residential and commercial water lines – including problems in walls and under concrete slabs, swimming pools and hot tubs.




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ZONEFIRST A2L refrigerant solutions

ZONEFIRST’s new A2L-compliant product are engineered to ensure full compliance with this code while maintaining system performance.