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Globally inspired snack and bakery flavor trends

Global, bold, spicy and botanical flavors trend forward across snack and bakery

March 11, 2019

Taste remains a key driver in consumer food purchases. According to the 2018 IFIC "Food and Health Survey," taste was rated the No. 1 factor, with 81 percent of consumers stating taste impacts their decisions. Consumers still seek nostalgic, familiar flavors, but also flavors that appeal to their adventurous side.

Ingredient inspirations for artisan baking R&D

Jerome Davis

March 11, 2019

Artisan baking goes hand-in-hand with high-quality ingredients. And as more artisan baking emerges in the market, ancient grains and heirloom wheats can be important differentiators.

Bay State Milling enlists wellness expert to promote benefits of HealthSense brand

March 8, 2019

Bay State Milling has announced its partnership with internationally recognized nutrition expert Jill Weisenberger, MS, RD, CDE, to promote the remarkable benefits of HealthSense high fiber wheat flour within the healthcare community.

Almonds in Nashville: Food trends tour

Liz Parker Kuhn

February 27, 2019

A few weeks ago, I was able to fly to Nashville for a few days to participate in the Almond Board of California's annual food trends tour.

2019 Sanitary Design Workshop preview: Controlling allergens and pathogens

February 25, 2019

The 2019 Sanitary Design Workshop will take place on April 2–3 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Chicago.

SNAXPO19: Uncover the future of snacking

February 21, 2019

SNAXPO19, produced by SNAC International, will take place March 31 to April 2 at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center, in Orlando.

Beckhoff Automation LLC selects new president

February 21, 2019

Beckhoff Automation is pleased to announce that Kevin Barker has been appointed the new president of Beckhoff Automation LLC to manage Beckhoff business operations across the U.S.

Lehi Valley Trading Co. grows its private label snack business

Lehi Valley Trading Co. finds strong growth in private label snacking

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

February 15, 2019

Over the last 30-plus years since establishing Lehi Valley, the family has significantly expanded the different types of snacks offered, primarily working with retailers across the U.S. on their private label lines of caramel corn and popcorn, puffed corn snacks, snack mixes, nuts, granola, and more. Freeman and his wife, Trecia, purchased the business outright in 2000, and have steadily expanded the company’s manufacturing footprint ever since.

Natural Products Expo West preview: A hub of natural products innovation

February 13, 2019

Natural Products Expo West will take place March 5 to 9 at the Anaheim Convention Center. The event is produced by the New Hope Network and is considered is a top trade show in the natural, organic and healthy products industry.

Insights into identifying tricky snack and bakery sanitation problems

Legacy snack and bakery facilities pose their fair share of sanitation challenges

Liz Parker Kuhn

February 12, 2019

Sound sanitary facility design is vital in the snack and baking industry in order to maintain peak food safety, especially for facilities making products with tricky ingredients or processes from a sanitation perspective. Associated sanitation procedures can also prove a challenge in older facilities.