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The importance of industry interactions

November 30, 2021

Over the past few months, after nearly two years of disruption, I've been getting back into the saddle, visiting with the industry across the many pathways I carve through the course of my work.

Cleanability, flexibility, remote support top interests for extruder customers

Extruder customers aim to keep up with consumer trends.

Ed Finkel

November 22, 2021

Snack and bakery companies looking at new or improve extrusion equipment to create puffed and popped snacks, bakery items like nutrition bars, and other types of SKUs have features and benefits like cleanability, flexibility, and remote support high on their list of considerations, according to companies that make extrusion equipment.

Sanitary design and food safety impact new form/fill/seal machines

Form/fill/seal systems offer improved sanitation features.

Neal Lorenzi

November 19, 2021

The latest form/fill/seal (FFS) systems are designed for versatility and are adaptable to many different bag types, film types, and bag sizes, which is good news for bakery and snack producers. They also incorporate improved sanitary design and can handle green sustainable materials such as paper packaging.

Puffed and extruded snack manufacturers look for opportunities to innovate

Puffed and extruded snacks category caters to consumer trends through ongoing innovation.

Liz Parker Kuhn

November 18, 2021

The puffs and extruded snacks category has moved beyond just cheese puffs—pork rinds, baby puffs, and vegan options are now in play.

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ALDI Simply Nature Cauliflower Tortilla Chips and Clancy's Kettle Chips

November 4, 2021

ALDI has released new cauliflower tortilla chips as well as new flavors of its Clancy's private label kettle chips.

Famous Amos announces Ingredients for Success Initiative to support Black entrepreneurs

October 29, 2021

Famous Amos, in partnership with the National Black Chamber of Commerce, has announced the launch of its Ingredients for Success Initiative.

PepsiCo accelerates digitalization, launches Digital Hubs in North America and Europe

Hubs to centralize skills, development and delivery of emerging digital capabilities, such as AI, machine learning, and more.

October 26, 2021

PepsiCo, Inc. has announced the establishment of the company’s first two Digital Hubs in North America and Europe, with plans to expand to more locations in the future.

Cheryl's Cookies bakes up a batch of new products

October 22, 2021

Cheryl's Cookies, has introduced an innovative new assortment of product offerings for fall, holiday, and beyond.

COVID-19 pandemic affects consumer breakfast choices

In the midst of the pandemic, consumers find themselves with more time on their hands for breakfast.

Liz Parker Kuhn

October 21, 2021

Now that more people are working at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, there's ample time for breakfast, and breakfast foods sales are reflecting this trend.

A century of snack and bakery progress

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery magazine has been published for over a century, and we’d like to hear from you regarding how we are doing.

October 14, 2021

One of the best parts of my job is traveling around this great country to visit with snack and bakery companies, some of which have helped define this industry for over a century. I'm always humbled to hear their pioneering stories of perseverance and success - and honored with the privilege of telling their stories to the world.