Janey Lou’s growing bakery business has its sights set on future success With roots dating back nearly 30 years, the company plans to double its current 50,000-square-foot plant. Douglas J. Peckenpaugh March 18, 2025 Janey Lou’s has managed to not only keep its bakery running in the face of challenges, but it also has continued growing.Read More
Producers need reliability, simplicity in inspection and detection equipment In addition to efficiency, bakers and snack makers want their tech to be efficient and easy. Ed Finkel March 24, 2025 When it comes to inspection and detection tech, snack and bakery producers want reliability and simplicity.Read More
SNAXPO 2025 showcases trends, technology, and innovations The snack conference will bring together personnel from both production and supplier sides of the industry from March 30–April 1 in Orlando. Liz Parker Kuhn March 21, 2025 SNAXPO, SNAC International’s biyearly event, aims to provide educational sessions and relevant keynotes for professionals in the snack industry.Read More
In bakery and snack items, fats and oils perform multiple roles Producers are faced with balancing the right ingredients, appealing fat content, texture, and taste. Jenni Spinner March 20, 2025 When working fats and oils into their formulations, bakery and snack producers have to balance a number of factors to keep consumers happy.Read More
Innovative pizza toppings spark curiosity among consumers Bold flavors and convenience motivate purchases. Liz Parker Kuhn March 17, 2025 Consumers search for alternative crusts, including better-for-you options.Read More
CandyRific, Hilco Sweets celebrate novelty fun The two companies cater to younger consumers with partnerships, licensing, and more. Liz Parker Kuhn March 14, 2025 If you’re a young consumer, or young at heart—a “kidadult,” perhaps, a phrase that Jeff Greenwald, national director of sales, Hilco Sweets, is fond of using—you’ve most likely heard of CandyRific and/or Hilco Sweets.Read More
The Flavor Showdown event gives seasoning suppliers a chance to shine Taking place during the snack industry gathering, the contest invites flavor companies to get creative for a chance to be named Flavor of the Year. Jenni Spinner March 19, 2025 The highly anticipated Flavor Showdown gives SNAXPO attendees a taste of innovation.Read More