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Food Safety Summit announces new dates for 2020 event due to coronavirus outbreak

Annual conference and trade show moves from May 4-7, 2020 to October 19-22, in Rosemont, IL

March 18, 2020

BNP Media, organizers of the Food Safety Summit, announced today that in response to the serious outbreak of Coronavirus, they have postponed the May Summit to October 19-22, 2020 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL.

Kodiak Cakes, our 2020 ‘Bakery of the Year,’ is redefining bakery categories across the board

Better-for-you bakery pioneers

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

March 18, 2020

Some people innately embody a strong entrepreneurial spirit. Such is the case with Joel Clark, CEO of Kodiak Cakes, Park City, UT, a pioneer in better-for-you baking, offering whole-grain, protein-enhanced products that currently span multiple categories across breakfast, snacking, and beyond.

Sanitary equipment design improvements make snack and bakery production safer

Snack and bakery equipment suppliers continue to make design improvements to their machines

Liz Parker Kuhn

March 17, 2020

In order to do their best to help minimize and prevent issues that can arise in a snack and bakery production environment, suppliers continue to make safety improvements to their equipment.

Using clean label ingredients in snacks and baked goods goes mainstream

The evolving concept of clean label keeps snack and bakery formulators on their toes

Kimberly Decker

March 16, 2020

If it seems as though what's not in a product these days is as important as what is, you're not imagining things. The insistence on "clean" and "simple" ingredients that began with a fringe of vigilant label readers has pervaded the marketplace.

Whisps Tangy Ranch and Nacho Cheese Crisps

March 13, 2020

Whisps Snacks, the company that’s on a mission to put real cheese back in snacking, today announced its next two flavors: Whisps Tangy Ranch Cheese Crisps and Whisps Nacho Cheese Crisps.

Expanded pizza production capabilities

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

March 13, 2020

According to SF&WB's 2019 State of the Industry analysis, the frozen retail pizza segment increased by 4.8 percent from 2018 to 2019 and has hit $5.0 billion in annual retail sales, per IRI.

Advances in bakery pans help streamline production

Pan release agents aim for better environmental health, while washers target versatility

Ed Finkel

March 13, 2020

Companies that make pans for the baking industry, whether for breads, baguettes, muffins, cookies, cakes, pies, etc., are focused on issues like larger sizes, a desire for energy and material efficiency, stick resistance, and the ability to help produce specialty and artisanal products.

Advances in labeling technology provide packaging flexibility

New technology produces a wide range of label sizes and types

Neal Lorenzi

March 12, 2020

The latest technological advances in label production provide bakery and snack producers with the flexibility to run a wide range of label sizes and types. New systems also enhance product appeal and better communicate information on food content.

Snack mixes and nuts deliver on taste, health trends

New options and alignment with trends help keep growth relatively steady

Melissa Kvidahl Reilly

March 11, 2020

Snack mixes and nuts are holding steady in the market. IRI, Chicago, reports sales of snack nuts grew 1.4 percent to $4.8 billion, and sales of nutritional snacks/trail mixes grew 2.3 percent to $1.2 billion for the 52 weeks ending December 29, 2019.

New technology improves traceability solutions in food manufacturing

Snack and bakery companies today need to track incoming ingredients from production, to finished product, to sale

Liz Parker Kuhn

March 10, 2020

Traceability is essential in the snack and baking industry. Ingredients always need to be tracked, and this is especially important in the case of a recall. These days, implementing a comprehensive software suite is often an essential step in establishing a strong food safety program.

This webinar will examine variables factoring into nutritionally improved candy sales, including ingredients, label claims, and alternative sugars. Better-for-you options remain top of mind for consumers who are searching for indulgences, but in a healthier format.

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Food Safety Summit announces new dates for 2020 event due to coronavirus outbreak

Kodiak Cakes, our 2020 ‘Bakery of the Year,’ is redefining bakery categories across the board

Sanitary equipment design improvements make snack and bakery production safer

Using clean label ingredients in snacks and baked goods goes mainstream

Whisps Tangy Ranch and Nacho Cheese Crisps

Expanded pizza production capabilities

Advances in bakery pans help streamline production

Advances in labeling technology provide packaging flexibility

Snack mixes and nuts deliver on taste, health trends

New technology improves traceability solutions in food manufacturing

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