Snack and Bakery Top Stories - Articles - Page 179

2018 Bakery of the Year: Sheila G's Brownie Brittle

Sheila G's Brownie Brittle has redefined the cookie category—and the innovations just keep coming.

August 21, 2018

When Sheila G's Brownie Brittle hit the market in 2011, it redefined the cookie category forever. It's like the brownie’s edges, crispy and full of rich, chocolate flavor, the best part of the brownie. As a bonus, Brownie Brittle is lower in calories than traditional brownies, and is highly snackable.

Exclusive Q&A—mixer multitasking with Rapidojet

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

August 17, 2018

Some types of bakery equipment bring multiple functions to streamline operations. Such is the case with Rapidojet, a revolutionary hydration and mixing technology offered by Bakery Concepts International, Enola, PA.

Garden Lites double chocolate muffins new packaging

Garden Lites gets a fresh new look

August 17, 2018

Garden Lites has unveiled a major brand refresh to strengthen its unique positioning.

Water management systems a key element in snack, bakery success

Efficient delivery and use of water, management and treatment of wastewater among goals

Ed Finkel

August 15, 2018

Snack food and bakery facilities need to efficiently deliver water for sanitation and cleaning tasks, using just the right amount, while reusing what they can. They also often need to manage, treat and/or recover wastewater, maintaining peak sanitary standards and food safety, including proper placement of drains, to help save time and money.

Better-for-you category offers more choices in ingredients, formats

Consumers search for clean-label ingredients in better-for-you products

Liz Parker Kuhn

August 14, 2018

As you walk down the aisle of your local grocery store nowadays, you'll find more better-for-you snack and bakery choices. Companies know that consumers are reading ingredient labels more closely, and even private label is getting in on the game.

State of the Industry bakery and snacks webinar

2018 State of the Industry: Snack & Bakery webinar

August 14, 2018

The “State of the Industry: Snack & Bakery” editorial webinar, presented by Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery, will take place on September 6, 2018, at 2 p.m. Eastern.

New dough mixers bring operational benefits to snack and bakery facilities

Mixer updates improve upon speed, durability, food safety, easy CIP and more

Ed Finkel

August 13, 2018

Snack food and bakery facilities have a long list of requests for manufacturers of mixers, including improved speed, efficiency, throughput, durability, food safety, batch uniformity and labor reduction, as well as the flexibility to easily switch out recipes and easily perform cleaning and sanitation tasks.

Robotics improve snack and bakery packaging operations

Advanced end-of-arm tooling, robot learning, sanitation and space optimization bring sophistication to packaging automation

Neal Lorenzi

August 10, 2018

Designing robotics for packaging functions in snack and bakery plants is a challenge. This market segment requires robots that are highly flexible for product changeover, yet easy to program.

Salty snacks market continues growth through grab-and-go and flavor diversity

Innovative flavors and ingredients help brands differentiate themselves in a crowded market

Melissa Kvidahl Reilly

August 10, 2018

Thanks to Americans' increasingly hectic lifestyles, sales of grab-and-go items like salty snacks, including chips, popcorn and pretzels, are increasing, according to the June 2018 "Salty Snacks: U.S. Market Trends and Opportunities" report from Packaged Facts. Convenience is cited as a top purchase driver.

Exclusive Q&A: One year after Hurricane Maria—an update from Pan Pepín

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

August 9, 2018

Mario Somoza, president and CEO of Pan Pepín, provides some perspective on the ongoing situation in Puerto Rico one year after Hurricanes Irma and Maria.