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Perfectly portioned

August 15, 2013

Pocket-sized bakery and snack products are more readily available than ever to cater to consumers’ on-the-go lifestyles and demand for portion-controlled foods.

Baking with nuts and seeds

Judi Adams

July 15, 2013

Bakers are always looking for new ways to add value to their baked goods, and nuts and seeds are a great way to do so.

California Raisin Marketing Board extends 2013 Raisin Bread Contest application deadline

July 9, 2013

The California Raisin Marketing Board will accept applications for entries in the sixth annual America’s Best Raisin Bread Contest until July 19. This year’s finalists will attend International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) in Las Vegas on Oct. 6-9 and demonstrate their skills on the show floor.

Blue Diamond opens Turlock plant

June 19, 2013

Deemed to be the largest single almond investment since 1910, Blue Diamond’s Turlock plant will meet growing global demand for almond ingredients and create more than 300 jobs.

State of the Industry: Cookies shift into overdrive

Lisa White

June 14, 2013

Holding the lead in the sweet snack race, cookies, like other bakery categories, are undergoing a healthy transformation that incorporates natural ingredients, super foods and clean labels.

A fruitful year

Romy Schafer

May 12, 2013

Bakers and snack producers are stocking up on the ingredients they’ll need to create traditional and novel treats throughout the year. Fruits and nuts, key elements in many seasonal recipes, are sure to be on their must-buy lists.

Blueberry Council teams up with Biggest Loser host to encourage healthy living

March 25, 2013

The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council has teamed with Alison Sweeney, host of NBC’s The Biggest Loser, to offer American women healthy living inspiration via its website, www.littlebluedynamos.com.

Ingredient Briefs: March 2013

March 12, 2013

Ingredient briefs from different suppliers. Check it out!

California Raisin Marketing Board calls for entries in 2013 Raisin Bread Contest

February 14, 2013

The California Raisin Marketing Board calls for entries in the sixth annual America’s Best Raisin Bread Contest. This year’s finalists will attend International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) in Las Vegas on Oct. 6-9 and demonstrate their skills on the show floor.

Enduring Ingredients

Baked goods and snacks made with fruits, nuts and chocolate get a second look from consumers, as food manufacturers continue to introduce better-for-you products and tout these ingredients’ nutritional benefits.

Romy Schafer

May 18, 2012

As consumers’ interest in healthy eating continues to grow, so does their search for flavorful, prepared foods—including baked goods and snacks—with fewer calories and less salt, processed sugar and artificial ingredients. Products made with nutritious ingredients that have been around forever, such as fruit, nuts and chocolate, are more likely to find their way into the shopping carts of these concerned consumers.