Much has changed in consumers’ buying behaviors regarding foods, but their attention to the fats and oils in the packaged foods they purchase remains consistent, according to Cargill’s most recent FATitudes survey, conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The original thin sweet snack, Sheila G’s Brownie Brittle, is launching two new product lines: Brownie Brittle KETO and Brownie Brittle PROTEIN to help consumers achieve their lifestyle goals without sacrificing the deliciousness of Brownie Brittle.
Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery was recently able to talk to Paula Labine, marketing director, baking, milling & starch, ADM, about consumers' behaviors and trends during the COVID-19 pandemic.
While preventative facility maintenance can sometimes feel like a low priority or even unnecessary, ongoing and effective maintenance will actually help food production facilities run more efficiently, likely saving money in the long-term.
Bakeries and snack makers in the market for ovens, proofers, fryers, and dryers have a healthy list of features and benefits in mind. These include capabilities for customization and flexibility, reliability and consistency, temperature control, faster processing times and continuous production, and automation that operators can control and monitor remotely.
Advances in packaging materials continue to extend shelf life, while adding convenience and freshness to bakery and snack goods. Innovations in modified-atmosphere packaging (MAP), microbial-inhibiting film, and the use of cellulose nanocrystals are helping to push the envelope.