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Exclusive Q&A: Perspectives on freshness solutions

May 4, 2020

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery recently had the opportunity to interview Kjeld van de Hoef, business director baking, DSM, Heerlen, Netherlands, to gain some input on current trends vital to the bakery industry.

General Mills commits to 100 percent renewable electricity globally by 2030

Company's commitment to RE100 demonstrates clean energy and climate leadership

May 1, 2020

General Mills has set a goal to source 100 percent renewable electricity by 2030 as part of the RE100 global corporate initiative.

Gluten-free products offer healthy growth opportunities

Laura K. Allred

April 29, 2020

This year, the worldwide outbreak of COVID-19 tends to overshadow the fact that May is Celiac Awareness Month.

Toshiba celebrates sustainability with recycling and reforesting efforts

Toshiba recycles nearly 187 tons of e-waste and replants 37,083 trees in 2019

April 27, 2020

Demonstrating its ongoing commitment to a more sustainable earth, Toshiba America Business Solutions has announced its recycling of nearly 187 U.S. tons of e-waste—from spent toner consumables—and replanting of 37,083 trees in 2019.

Snack and bakery extrusion companies seek flexibility, better sanitation

Extruder customers want flexibility, sanitation, quick changeover

Ed Finkel

April 20, 2020

Flexibility, greater sanitation, gentle handling of ingredients, quicker changeovers, more precise weight control, and the ability to make products with healthier ingredients are top of mind features and benefits for snack and bakery customers of extrusion equipment and technology.

Sanitation software evolves, becomes paperless

Sanitation frequency, protocols, allergens are top of mind for snack and bakery companies

Liz Parker Kuhn

April 17, 2020

Food industry software solutions are evolving to include sanitation protocols, as paperless solutions are increasingly desired. In addition, allergen concerns factor into operational considerations, and software can help keep track of those concerns, too.

Ingredion to acquire controlling 75 percent stake in PureCircle

Transaction will benefit customers, drive growth synergies & provide significant savings for both companies

April 16, 2020

Ingredion Incorporated and PureCircle Limited have announced that they have reached agreement on the terms for Ingredion to acquire a controlling 75 percent stake in PureCircle.

PeaTos brings better-for-you differentiation to classic snack formats

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

April 16, 2020

When PeaTos cheese snacks hit the market in 2017, they immediately made waves. Now, three short years later, PeaTos are distributed from coast to coast, and its ardent fan base continues to see rapid growth.

Advances in snack and bakery packaging safety

Research and product development are moving at a rapid pace

Neal Lorenzi

April 15, 2020

Manufacturers and researchers worldwide are striving to develop new ways to keep snack and bakery products safe and fresh over the course of their intended shelf life.