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Case Study: Crown Bakeries' employee-focused, design-build renovation

After acquiring Crown Bakeries and its Smyrna, GA facility, private equity firm Arbor Investments sought the expertise of Stellar’s Food & Beverage team to design and build an upgraded, state-of-the-art 200,000-square-foot processing facility.




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tna Solutions aids Mister Bee Potato Chips in increasing production capacity by 400%

tna completely redesigned and optimized the company’s manufacturing site in Parkersburg, West Virginia, achieving a 400% capacity increase. 




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Philadelphia Cheesecake Crumble individual-serve cheesecakes

New Philadelphia Cheesecake Crumble are available in packs of two, convenient single-serve cups at retailers nationwide with a suggested retail price of $3.99.




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Philadelphia cream cheese debuts handbag made of cheesecake

The cream cheese brand transforms America’s favorite holiday dessert into this season’s “it” gift.




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Jenny Craig debuts Jenny Fresh entrees, desserts

Jenny Craig also enhances customer personalization with tech-enabled menu planner, adds frozen skillet meals to food offerings.




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Edible Arrangements, M&M's partner to create limited-time sweet goods line

The collaboration combines M&M's Minis hardshell candies with Edible's fruit arrangements and baked goods platters. 




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PMMI: increasing standards compliance elevates safety

A packaging industry expert shares good practices lead to across-the-board benefits.




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Bedford twist tie obtains recycling accreditation

To recycle, consumers simply insert or reattach the twist tie to a bread bag that is qualified for store drop-off before placing it in the bin.




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Packaging solutions help snack company crack into long-term success: case study

John B. Sanfilippo & Son, in business for more than a century, relies upon the company's packaging technology in its nut processing and packaging operations.




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Tortilla product diversity drives increased sales

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.




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Multi-Conveyor elevated conveyor conserves critical floor space

Multi-Conveyor recently built a series of powered mild steel conveyors including a unique gravity conveyor to transport tall shaped plastic products.




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SaltWorks Pacific Blue Micro and Mini Flake Sea Salt

SaltWorks has introduced Pacific Blue Micro and Mini Flake Sea Salt, trailblazing finishing salts for manufacturers.




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Sodium reduction tools help create healthier snacks, bakery products

Consumers aim to reduce sodium in their snack and bakery products.




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State of the Industry 2022: Tortilla chips continue to crunch

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.




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State of the Industry 2023: Consumers crave bold flavors in their tortilla chips

The tortilla chip category has experienced growth this past year. 




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Diamond of California debuts Crunchy Nut Toppers

Available in four flavors, the product can be sprinkled on salads or eaten as a snack.




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Daily Crunch brings BFY nut snacks to Target stores

Positioned in the better-for-you snack set, Daily Crunch's expansion into Target marks a significant milestone for the brand.




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Ingredion PRECISA Crisp functional starch texturizers

Ingredion Incorporated, a leading global provider of ingredient solutions to diversified industries, announced six additions to its PRECISA Crisp line of functional starch texturizers for the snack industry. 




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Rustic Crust to break ground on new pizza bakery

The Pittsfield, NH, manufacturer of ready-made pizza crusts and flatbread pizzas will break ground on a new facility on Aug. 14 as well as launch a program honoring first responders.




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Bon Appétit Thin Crust Pizza

Schwan’s Consumer Brands’ new Bon Appétit frozen pizza features a thin, artisan crust.




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Screamin' Sicilian debuts Detroit Style Pizzas

Screamin’ Sicilian Detroit Style Pizzas are available in four varieties: Cheese, Pepperoni, Supreme, and Multi-Meat.




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Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream founder debuts better-for-you bars

The bars, composed of over 12 unique plants, at least six super fibers, and one fermented fiber, are designed to create and maintain a balanced microbiome and utilize upcycled fruit trimmings to create a healthy and sustainable product.




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Ice cream entrepreneur launches cool BFY bar brand

The founder of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams has launched a line of snack bars.




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State of the Industry Report—Snacks: Flavorful Fanfare, Crackers and Crisps

Crunch and flavor have always been gold and silver medalists in the cracker and crisp game, but because consumers are looking for more healthful snacks, there have been interesting developments with these products.




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British investment group Tekcapital announces global expansion of MicroSalt

UK intellectual property investment group Tekcapital PLC has announced a major expansion of its MicroSalt brand.




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Crepini Sweet Crepes

Introducing Crepini Sweet Crepes, dusted with a pinch of cinnamon to allow consumers to recreate healthy versions of holiday classics. 




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Maria and Ricardo's expands distribution to grocery stores across the U.S.

Better-for-you tortillas available at select Sprouts, Shop Rite, and Wegmans locations.




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Old El Paso introduces Cinnamon Toast Crunch Dessert Taco Shells

Old El Paso and Cinnamon Toast Crunch are bringing fans together with the first-of-its-kind Dessert Taco Shell.




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Ingredion VITESSENCE TEX Crumbles 102 texture protein, to optimize texture and firmness in plant-based meat products

Ingredion Incorporated has announced a new addition to its extensive range of plant-based solutions for the U.S. and Canada, VITESSENCE TEX Crumbles 102 textured protein.




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Upcycled Foods Inc. partners with Kerry, releases upcycled protein crisp

Innovators collaborate to design upcycled ingredient solutions for food industry.




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Creating differentiation in the snack and bakery market

So much of this industry is about creating meaningful connections. Successful products that generate long-lasting repeat purchase patters resonate with their consumers.




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Schwartz Brothers Bakery expands from Seattle across the nation

"In 1970, my dad and uncle opened our first restaurant," says Daniel Schwartz, president, Schwartz Brothers Bakery, Renton, WA. "Three years later, they opened a concept called The Sandwich Shop and Pie Place. They were looking to source the very best pies to serve at their restaurant, and they couldn’t find any that they liked."




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Creative Food Ingredients (CFI) joins the Parker Products portfolio

​​​​​​Parker Products, a provider of inclusions and other specialty ingredients for the baking, dairy, beverage, confectionery, RTE and snack, and foodservice industries, has announced that cookie manufacturer Creative Food Ingredients (CFI) has joined the Parker portfolio.




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Inclusions increasingly balance taste, texture, and BFY bites

Innovative inclusions are geared toward delighting snack and bakery consumers while delivering BFY benefits.




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Crisp Power protein pretzels set for U.S. debut in March

Packed with 28 grams of protein and only six grams of carbs per pack, the new, flavor-packed plant-based protein pretzels launch nationwide on March 2024.




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Pretzelmaker goes sweet with Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cinnadust Pretzel Bites

Made with Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal’s Cinnadust mix, the sweet bites are available for a limited time only, starting April 1 through June 30.




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7 Mile Brand debuts Pretzelized pretzel crackers, pita chips

Both products deliver an elevated snacking experience that blend together two favorite classic snacks into one product. 




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Crisp Power high-protein pretzels launch in U.S. market

The plant-based snacks are available to consumers via Amazon.




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Diamond of California's ready-to-use Nut Pie Crusts now available in new chocolate flavor nationwide

Diamond of California, the century-old producer of “Made for Homemade” specialty nuts, has announced the launch of a new chocolate flavor, of their ready-to-use Nut Pie Crusts, available now on both store shelves nationwide, and online with Amazon. 




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Raised Gluten Free Pumpkin and Cranberry Apple Pies

A decadent slice of pie after a holiday meal is a tradition that should be enjoyed by everyone, regardless of food allergies or dietary restrictions.




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Diamond of California Pumpkin Pie Spice Nut Pie Crust

Just in time for fall, Diamond of California has launched its Pumpkin Pie Spice Nut Pie Crust, a seasonal Walmart exclusive flavor of their beloved Ready-to-Use Nut Pie Crust.




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Keebler releases Elf limited-edition gingerbread cookies plus new pretzel pie crust

Ernie and the Elves are bringing magic to holiday traditions with the launch of Elf Limited-Edition Keebler Gingerbread Fudge Stripes and new Keebler Pretzel Pie Crusts.




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Magnolia Bakery caters to pie lovers with Just the Crumb snack

All of Magnolia Bakery's holiday products below are available to ship nationwide right to consumers' doors.




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Delimex debuts Crispy Quesadillas with chicken

The new quesadillas leverage Kraft Heinz’s 360CRISP technology to deliver crispiness straight from the microwave.




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Daily Crunch gets ‘swicy’ with Sichuan cashews

The women-owned, mission-drive small business is expanding its Uniquely Crunchy product lines to Whole Foods nationally with exclusive flavor debut.




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Pure Protein launches Hot 'N Spicy Cheesy Crackers

Pure Protein’s Hot ‘N Spicy Cheesy Crackers are only 130 calories and include 10 g of protein and 1 g of sugar per serving. 




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AMC launches Cinnamon Butter Microwave Popcorn

The sweet-and-savory snack joins the producer’s Classic Butter and Extra Butter popcorn varieties already on shelves.




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Crumbl to open first Toronto location

Crumbl has announced plans to open its newest location in the heart of Toronto, at 422 Front St. W. within The Well. 




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Kind names Jon Craig as chief financial officer

Craig brings over 15 years of global business and finance experience, including leading finance divisions across various Mars portfolios.




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Dunkin' adds almond croissant to menu

Consumers can delight in Dunkin's festive favorites, like its Cookie Butter Donut, plus its new almond croissant.