Pocket-sized bakery and snack products are more readily available than ever to cater to consumers’ on-the-go lifestyles and demand for portion-controlled foods.
The California Raisin Marketing Board will accept applications for entries in the sixth annual America’s Best Raisin Bread Contest until July 19. This year’s finalists will attend International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) in Las Vegas on Oct. 6-9 and demonstrate their skills on the show floor.
Deemed to be the largest single almond investment since 1910, Blue Diamond’s Turlock plant will meet growing global demand for almond ingredients and create more than 300 jobs.
Holding the lead in the sweet snack race, cookies, like other bakery categories, are undergoing a healthy transformation that incorporates natural ingredients, super foods and clean labels.
Bakers and snack producers are stocking up on the ingredients they’ll need to create traditional and novel treats throughout the year. Fruits and nuts, key elements in many seasonal recipes, are sure to be on their must-buy lists.