Responding to the growing demand for allergen-friendly options, Dr. Schär USA introduced Artisan Baker White, Artisan Baker Multigrain, and Artisan Baker 10 Grains & Seeds Breads, now available in a soy-free formulation.

North Americans love battered and breaded foods. No matter what trends come and go, many traditional comfort staples are battered and breaded. However, these foods are saddled with negative health connotations. Technology is changing those perceptions.

The artisanal baking trend of the past few years left many large baked goods companies wondering how to hurdle all the obstacles in creating mass-produced items that achieve artisan-style quality.

The food texture market is expected to reach $11,840.8 million by 2018.

While battered and breaded products historically have carried the onus of a bad rap nutritionally, new ingredients and processing strategies are helping to create better choices.

To figure out what dietary ingredients promote helpful bacteria, several studies have looked at the effects of individual fibers and probiotics.

The addition of coatings to foods is more than structural. Batters and breadings are used to enhance the whole eating experience, and perhaps even add some unexpected twist.

Discover new breading and batter ingredients for food formulations.

Cargill’s line of BatterCrisp® starches are the backbone of breadings and batters that deliver the crispy, crunchy textures consumers’ desire. 

Mantrose-Haeuser has expanded its range of Plant-based Certicoat® anti-sticking polishes for gummy vitamins, fruit snacks and other functional gummies. 

The first in a series of capital investment projects to support its growing acidulants business, Bartek is expanding capacity and capabilities to allow for greater flexibility and support of its food, beverage, and confectionery; animal nutrition; and industrial customers. 

Bartek’s investment in both its team and facilities reinforces its position as the leader in malic and fumaric acid globally and aligns with its mission to facilitate growth and increase global reach to better serve existing customers and markets while opening up new ones.

The reactor will expand the company’s maleic anhydride capacity ahead of anticipated long-term growth in the global acidulants market. It further integrates Bartek’s upstream raw material production with its downstream finishing capacity.

This expansion closely follows the previously announced 4,000 MT malic acid expansion completed in 2019, as well as the installation of a new 22,500 MT maleic anhydride reactor, which will also be operational by Q1 2021.

Innophos unveiled a new multi-faceted ingredient solution that helps food processors reduce processing time while improving the taste, texture and appearance of bacon and other meat products.

Bartek Ingredients commenced construction of a state-of-the-art, vertically integrated facility that will become the world’s largest malic and food-grade fumaric acid production plant. 

Innophos will return as a presenter at the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Event and Expo from July 11 – 13, 2022 at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, IL. IFT22 is one of the largest events of its kind bringing together thousands of attendees, including scientists, food professionals and exhibiting companies from around the globe.

Among those in attendance at the groundbreaking were Neil Lumsden, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport and Member of Provincial Parliament for Hamilton East, Victor Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Lisa Thompson, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, and Chad Collins, Member of Federal Parliament for Hamilton East-Stoney Creek.

Innophos, a global leader in leavening agents for the bakery industry, announced the release of its latest product addition to the LEVAIR® baking portfolio. New LEVAIR® Select is a non-aluminum based* alternative to traditional sodium aluminum phosphate (SALP).

Innophos returns as a presenter at the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Event and Expo from July 16 – 19, 2023, at Chicago’s McCormick Place Convention Center. Innophos also invites IFT23 attendees to visit booth #S2810 to learn more about their science-backed phosphate technology solutions.

Innophos returns as a presenter at the American Society of Baking’s (ASB) Annual BakingTECH Event and Expo from February 27 – 29, 2024 at the Hilton Chicago. BakingTECH is one of the largest events of its kind bringing together thousands of attendees, including scientists, food professionals, and exhibiting companies from around the globe.

Bascom Maple Farms, the trusted source and supplier of 100% pure and organic maple syrup and maple sugar, is hosting IBIE 2022 attendees this week in Las Vegas. Visitors to IBIE booth #7026 can sample a beautiful array of great-tasting natural and organic maple syrups and sugars.

Tagatose is 90% as sweet as table sugar, but with 62% fewer calories than regular sugar, with no bitter aftertaste. It is also ultra-low on the glycemic index, making it a suitable sweetener for people with diabetes or anyone watching their health. 

Bascom Maple Farms, the trusted source and supplier of 100% pure and organic maple syrup and maple sugar, invites attendees to visit the Bascom booth #S2559 during the Institute of Food Technologists 2023 Annual Event and Expo (IFT FIRST), July 17-19, at McCormick Place in Chicago.

Inspired by one of the most popular authentic Mexican dishes, the convenient, heat-and-eat meat is crafted with as blend of spices and seasoning, packed with protein and made with no preservatives, no artificial ingredients and no artificial flavors added. 

Tasty Bite developed Spice Balms, a collection of three spice-infused, gender-neutral lip balms that highlight the bold flavors found in the brand's cult-favorite curries.

The cousin of the dumpling, bao buns are a Chinese specialty comprising fluffy dough filled with savory or sweet stuffing.

Upgraded with encoder-based positioning technology, the SSC1500 Gen 2 control system is available in two packages: one for hydraulic presses (FTL072) and the other for press brakes (FTL073).

Security Badge Retractors are designed to prevent loss while still offering easy access for employees who use their security card multiple times each day.

The Pharmafill NB1 neck bander features a clear safety door to protect workers from contact with the operating mechanism and allow constant visual monitoring, while safeguarding the shrink bands and machine internals from contamination.

The All-Weather SCBA Wall Case Series is designed for the storage of wall-mounted self-contained breathing apparatus that need to withstand the harshest environmental and plant conditions.

This series of high-performance polymer safety barriers provides enhanced impact protection. The series features rack end barriers, low-level bumper barriers, pedestrian barriers, pedestrian bumper barriers, floor-level barriers and heavy-duty safety bollards.

This filling system allows one worker to safely manage the bag filling process from the floor level. It eliminates the need to climb ladders, stairs or mezzanines and reduces the risk of slips, trips and falls.

Prepared Foods speaks with Susan Guerin, CEO of World Finer Foods, Inc. and Cutting Vedge, Inc., makers of burgers, meatballs, crumbles, and sausage replacers from artichokes.

This strategic acquisition will unlock innovation offerings within SAMBAZON’s bowl portfolio with new dry toppings, savory toppings, organic fruit inclusions on top of bowls as well as innovative bases that include tropical fruits, purees, as well as emerging and popular seed bowls. 

Pacific Foods introduced two new Plant-Based Creamy Soup varieties, made with ingredients such as turmeric, cauliflower, sweet potatoes and North African spices.

Data suggest restaurant menus can showcase new regional and global takes on chicken soup. This will give consumers new ways to enjoy an old favorite. As plant-based options continue to take off, soup provides both easy and innovative ways to incorporate more vegetables and meat alternatives.

Kitchen Basics® has a portfolio of conventional and organic stocks and broths, including Chicken, Unsalted Chicken, Beef, Unsalted Beef, Vegetable, Unsalted Vegetable, Turkey, Seafood, and Creamy Bean & Vegetable.

The makers of the HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® brand combined the two flavors within a single bite in its latest limited-time flavor offering, HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® Ranch Bacon. 

Applegate Farms LLC, the maker of natural and organic meat, announced its latest innovation: APPLEGATE NATURALS® Fully Cooked SUNDAY BACON® Bacon, the newest addition to the iconic APPLEGATE® bacon lineup.

The lawsuit, which was filed in the US District Court for the Northern District of Florida, argues that Florida’s ban violates the Constitution’s provisions that prohibit protectionist measures designed to favor in-state businesses at the expense of out-of-state competitors. 

Daily’s Premium Meats is committed to producing premium bacon products using raw materials from the Seaboard Foods connected food system. 

The makers of HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® Bacon bring expertise to the partnership with CINNAMON TOAST CRUNCH™ — an iconic cereal from General Mills with a cult-like following.

LOLA Snack's current success is an endorsement as an emerging leader in the bar space, with products available nationwide in more than 3,000 doors across the natural and conventional grocery channels.

While natural and botanical methods of preservation have been in use for centuries, the modern food processing system has relied heavily on synthetic food preservatives, such as nitrates, benzoates, sulfites, sorbates, and others. 

EVOLVE plant-based protein reformulated its portfolio of ready-to-drink protein shakes and announced its continued commitment to the National Park Foundation (NPF). EVOLVE aims to connect people to the outdoors through access and inspiration, and this partnership helps bring shared missions to life in service of helping to protect the outdoors for everyone.

Rritual Superfoods Inc. announced that the company's product innovation and research team has completed testing on the first of its new superfood mushroom latte blend formulations, incorporating plant-based collagen enhancers as a key market differentiator.

Ascent announced a new line of organic plant-based protein powders, created to support muscle health and athletic performance. Ascent's Plant Protein helps to expand their line of products that support "clean-eating, hard-working athletes dedicated to their nutritional goals."

Kyäni Origin features a premium plant-based protein blend made from fava beans, peas, pumpkin, and sunflower seeds to support strong muscles, help fuel metabolism, help maintain a healthy weight, and support healthy blood sugar levels. 

Atlas Bar®, a protein bar developed to support both physical and mental wellness, added three plant-based flavors to its offering of zero-added-sugar, keto-friendly protein bars made of clean, high-quality real-food ingredients.