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Cooling and freezing technologies for better cold-chain logistics

Available equipment for developing snacks and baked goods for refrigerated or frozen distribution bring strong efficiencies.

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

October 20, 2021

According to the April 2021 "Cold Chain Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report" from Grand View Research, the global cold chain market size was valued at $210.5 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 14.8 percent from 2021 to 2028.

Stabilizer solutions deliver cleaner labels and healthier alternatives

Bakery companies search for clean-label stabilizers, including hydrocolloids, gums, and starches.

Joyce Friedberg

October 19, 2021

Stabilizers such as thickeners, hydrocolloids, gums, and starches are a category of ingredients that many are probably not familiar with, yet they help create the desired texture, mouthfeel, and sensory characteristics of the product.

PACK EXPO 2021 round-up: A return to in-person conferences

Liz Parker Kuhn

October 14, 2021

The industry reunites for most comprehensive packaging and processing event.

Vision technology helps bakers see the future

Automation optimizes efficiency and is key to quality and process control.

Andrea Bertuolo Jon Gilchrist

October 5, 2021

Food manufacturers around the globe need to ensure that quality standards are met—whether they have one manufacturing location or dozens.

Q&A with Dawn Foods: Charcuterie dessert trends

Liz Parker Kuhn

September 30, 2021

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery was recently able to speak to Melissa Trimmer, corporate executive chef at Dawn Foods, Jackson, MI, about the dessert charcuterie trend, which is gaining momentum.

Canada’s Silver Hills Bakery offers its sprouted breads to Americans

Silver Hills Bakery brings its better-for-you sprouted breads to the U.S.

Liz Parker Kuhn

September 30, 2021

In the 2nd century BC, a Jewish monastic group known as the Essenes created the first recipes and techniques for sprouted grain breads. Their style of bread is now called Essene, or "Manna bread."

Food safety software in the snack and bakery industry: Changes and updates

Snack and bakery companies seek new features in food safety software.

Liz Parker Kuhn

September 29, 2021

Every facility needs a food safety plan, and that includes food safety software related to traceability. This software will come in handy whenever a company needs to trace a certain ingredient or product, due to recalls or other reasons.

Automation solutions for the baking industry

Strategies for implementing automation and robotics for select operational processes help companies meet demand amidst a persistent labor shortage.

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

September 27, 2021

As the dark days of the COVID-19 pandemic descended upon America in early 2020, the American population began reacting to their new reality, and it was clear that snack and bakery production across the country would face a clear challenge. People were stocking up on supplies at an alarming rate, and the rush was on to keep grocery store shelves stocked.

Customers of ovens, proofers, dryers, & fryers look for sanitation and other benefits

Customers of ovens and proofers look for sanitation and other benefits

Customers of ovens, proofers, dryers, and fryers look for benefits like sanitation, digitalization, and others.

Ed Finkel

September 24, 2021

Snack and bakery companies looking to purchase new or improved ovens, proofers, fryers, and dryers have a long list of requests when it comes to features and benefits, according to manufacturers of those types of equipment.

Advances in robotics and automation in the snack and bakery industries

Advances in robotics and automation in snack and bakery packaging

New systems improve packaging operations in bakery and snack plants.

Neal Lorenzi

September 23, 2021

New robotic technology is helping to streamline and improve bakery and snack operations in both primary and secondary packaging applications. Areas of innovation include end-of-arm tooling (EOAT), sanitation, and space optimization. Gripper technology also is advancing to handle delicate products such as soft bakery items.