Puffed and extruded snacks, a subset of the salty snacks category, continue to rise in popularity as snack producers continually bring ingredient and product format innovations to the table.
As foodie culture grows, the bakery world can expect an increased interest in artisan pursuits and a renewed excitement around heirloom grains and specialized grain-seed blends in baking.
While taste will remain a dominant factor for all food products, health, wellness and the nutritional value of the product is growing in importance. Several studies point to the fact that consumers are looking to achieve better overall wellness by selecting foods and ingredients that provide a functional health benefit.
A natural food industry pioneer with a longstanding commitment to sustainability, Kettle Brand is reducing the amount of plastic in its packaging by 43 percent.
As part of the 2019 IBIE BEST in Baking Program, sponsored by IBIE and SF&WB, Cargill was awarded “Top Honors” in the Ingredients category for its work in fostering a higher level of palm oil sustainability while empowering women in Southeast Asia.
Olam Cocoa, the world’s foremost focused supplier of cocoa beans and cocoa ingredients, announced its sustainability ambition for the future of the cocoa sector.
Goodway Technologies has announced the availability of a prerecorded webinar to help quality and sanitation personnel in co-packing facilities learn more about new technologies and best practices.