Distribution expansion to Kroger and Publix more than doubles the national outlets where consumers can purchase AMC Theatres’ line of retail popcorn.

The popcorn is now available at Costco Mexico and Costco U.S. in the Northwest region.

The company's classic caramel popcorn is coated with pumpkin spice and a white chocolate drizzle,

Acquisition enhances Batory Foods’ logistical efficiency with the addition of strategically located cold storage warehouse.

Eriez continues to advance the design of the vibratory feeder line to evolve and meet the foodservice industry’s needs and regulatory challenges.

Eriez President and CEO Lukas Guenthardt has announced the company has selected Eric Adams to serve as managing director for the company’s newly established Eriez Deutschland GmbH, based in Recklinghausen, Germany.

Kemin Industries has selected Rebecca Lucas to serve as director of research and development (R&D) for its human nutrition and health business unit.

Ingredion Incorporated has announced the appointment of Catherine Suever to its board of directors, effective August 17, 2021.

For its latest coated honey roast nut production line, Trigon Snacks selected a customized linear Stealth metal detector with an innovative retractable conveyor reject system.
 

Growing food manufacturer rapidly adds mobile inventory solution to harmonize business systems and enhance productivity, traceability and sustainability.

To celebrate the holiday season, The Cheesecake Factory welcomes back its festive Peppermint Bark Cheesecake. 

Cookie Dough Lover’s Cheesecake with Pecans will debut on National Cheesecake Day, July 30.

Included in the limited-time offering is Pumpkin Cheesecake made by The Cheesecake Factory Bakery, an addition to the dessert menu just in time for fall.

Once constructed, the facility will produce The Cheesecake Factory’scheesecakes and signature bakery products for its restaurants and other foodservice wholesalers, retailers, and distributors.

New Peppermint Stick Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake debuts just in time for the holidays.

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

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.

Wild About Bread Home Baked Bread Made Simple is now even more easy and fun with the launch of new Single Pack Flavors available at Kroger stores in Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex in Texas. 

Developed in partnership with Kroger, the new loaf launched on September 7 in stores.

Flour tortillas continue to be a growing category within the bakery segment. And the choice of either a liquid oil or solid fat for a tortilla can impact the product eating characteristics and processing factors, says Michelle Peitz, technical solutions and marketing, oilseeds, ADM, Chicago.

Whether they refer to it as a tortilla or a wrap, consumers are calling on this versatile, unleavened bread to help them create quick, nutritious meals and snacks. 

The Tortilla Industry Association (TIA) is bringing AIB International’s Tortilla Production Course to the Los Angeles area on Aug. 5-7.

Diameter, shape, opacity and shelf stability are critical product-quality factors for tortilla manufacturers. But their ingredients count to help make these factors work. Feliciano “Sonny” Bejosano, of Allied Blending & Ingredients Inc., looks at ingredients typically used in tortilla formulations and how they impact finished products.

New and improved ingredients help tortillas manufacturers create the flavorful, functional tortillas that consumers crave, while addressing some production issues for tortilla makers. 

Tortilla versatility, better-for-you ingredients and on-trend flavors continue to attract consumers looking for bread replacements and healthier eating options.

Catallia Mexican Foods now offers a complete line of corn tortillas for foodservice operators.

New shapes, interesting flavors and better-for-you ingredients help make tortilla chips the second most-popular salty snack among U.S. consumers.

As most of you know, the tortilla industry has become the fastest-growing sector of the baking business, with more than $11 billion in sales last year.

Ingredient and equipment manufacturers offer a variety of products to help tortilla manufacturers improve their products, production efficiency and bottom line.

Wholesome Goodness’ gluten-free Sweet Chili & Omega Tortilla Chips are made with a blend of whole-grain corn and a medley of whole ancient grains.

Snack Factory, maker of Pretzel Crisps and a Snyder’s-Lance brand, has reimagined the tortilla with the introduction of Snack Factory Tortilla Chips.

Americans continue to crave Mexican food—so much so that they spend billions of dollars annually at quick-service restaurants like Taco Bell and Chipotle Mexican Grill and on Mexican foods at their local grocery store.

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.

As much as the tortilla category stays the same, it also has been striving to include more clean-label, non-GMO, and organic options. The standard white flour or corn tortilla that you see on grocery shelves will continue to persist, but consumers may see vegetable options like sweet potato tortillas alongside them, too.

According to IBISWorld, tortilla production in the U.S. has grown 3 percent in the past five years thanks to the fact that tortillas, especially ones boosted with ingredients like spinach and whole wheat, are perceived to be healthier than bread during a time when consumers value nutrition.

The past several years have been kind to the tortilla market. Tortillas and tortilla chips are essentials across U.S. retail and foodservice sectors, with steady growth over the past several years.

Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, introduces its Marathon vibratory conveyors with monobeam construction.

Rollon has updated its SMART SYSTEM lineup of belt-driven linear actuators with a rugged new design that supports heavy loads and ensures low maintenance operation in automated manufacturing, packaging machines and food and beverage equipment.

For customers looking to reduce their sanitary conveyor system’s power consumption by as much as 55%, the new iDrive2 permanent magnet motor for Dorner’s AquaPruf conveyor is a great option.

Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, introduces its new and improved Auto Diverter for its popular Iso-Flo vibratory conveyors.

Vanmark India unveils new conveying equipment at India's largest tradeshow for food, drink processing suppliers.

Founded and based near Seattle, SaltWorks supplies premium-grade specialty salts to wholesale, retail, and consumer markets throughout the world.

Snacks have to work pretty hard to keep up with consumer preferences these days. For one, they have to be suitably snackable, i.e., convenient and portable.

Organic chickpea snack company relaunches chickpea tortilla chip line and debuts Sea Salt & Lime flavor.

The tortilla chip category enjoyed a healthy boost in sales during the past year, in spite of the fact that the numbers of bags placed in shopping carts barely budged—thanks to the price increases seen throughout the grocery store and elsewhere.

You Go! Foods' Keto Tortilla Chips released to satisfy consumer demand for less flimsy keto chips.

The brand’s Chunky Guacamole and Plant Based Queso are now available in convenient, single-serve packaging.

The upcycled tortilla chips reportedly save 20 gallons of water per bag.

The new consumer-requested flavor is vegan (dairy-free), certified gluten-free, and non-GMO.

The snack company’s latest chip release blends, garlic, lemon, basil, and parmesan flavors.