Automatic masa moisture control can improve the bottom line using analysis. That’s why Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery, a BNP Media publication, and Thermo Fisher Scientific partner on April 11 to offer a free webinar on the benefits of moisture control in corn and flour dough. Don’t miss it!
Puratos Group recently began construction of a research and development center at its headquarters in Groot-Bijgaarden, Belgium. Set to open by summer 2014, the facility will support the group’s long-term research and development efforts.
This year’s inductees include Ernest Nickles, Alfred Nickles Bakery; W. Clark Pulver, founder of Pulver Systems; and Torahiko Hayashi, founder of Rheon Automatic Machinery.
Winners of the 57th annual Flexible Packaging Achievement awards competition again feature advancements in flexible packaging materials, graphics and printing, sustainability, functionality and technical innovation. This year, Peruplast S.A. took gold for printing achievement for Kusi Wayta fruit/seed snack packaging, while Printpack nabbed a silver in packaging excellence for Walkers Shortbread’s resealable, tamper-evident cookie pack that extends shelf life.
ConAgra Foods, Cargill and CHS announced a definitive agreement to combine their North American flour milling businesses to form Ardent Mills, a new flour milling company that will serve customers in the baking and food industries.
Educational sessions, networking opportunities and exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services for the baking industry await baking professionals at the American Society of Baking’s BakingTech 2013. This year’s event will be held March 3-5 in Chicago.
Effective Jan. 1, Joseph Mariano Turano became president of Turano Baking Co., Berwyn, Ill. More than 50 years ago, his father, Mariano, founded the company. Joe Turano joins the family’s third generation, which is positioned for leadership, to boost the company’s growth, provide guidance and passion and vision to move the company into more innovative areas.
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