2019 August

2019 Bakery of the Year: St Pierre Groupe

St Pierre Groupe brings a taste of Europe to U.S. shores

August 22, 2019

Every so often, the primary aspects of a life fall together so perfectly that it appears that the proverbial fates are smiling upon destiny.

Warehouse software builds a connected environment

Software improves order fulfillment, shipping and receiving

Neal Lorenzi

August 15, 2019

Software is a key component of warehouse management systems (WMS) that create today's connected warehouse. It enables centralized management of tasks such as tracking inventory levels and stock locations, order fulfillment, and shipping and receiving.

Efficient water management for snack and bakery facilities

Well-planned water management can save time, money, energy for snack, bakery facilities

Ed Finkel

August 22, 2019

Effective and forward-thinking approaches toward water management can help snack and bakery processors save money, produce more efficiently and draw on less energy, resulting in reduced environmental impact.

Formulation strategies for developing better-for-you snacks and baked goods

Natural ingredients, added nutrients, diet-friendly and plant-based solutions top the list

Melissa Kvidahl Reilly

August 21, 2019

There's a reason why better-for-you is trending and "perfect-for-you" isn't. According to the August 2018 "U.S. Better for You Eating Trends" market report from Mintel, just 7 percent of consumers say they're strict with themselves to make sure their diet is as healthy as possible, and just three in 10 say they maintain a healthy diet most of the time.

Robotics makes inroads to snack and bakery packaging operations

Neal Lorenzi

August 19, 2019

New robotics technology is helping to improve primary and secondary packaging applications in snack food and wholesale bakery operations. Areas of innovation include end-of-arm tooling (EOAT), robot learning, sanitation and space optimization.

Updated dough mixers add capabilities to improve snack and bakery production

Customers want safety, sanitation, consistency and versatility in today’s dough mixers

Ed Finkel

August 20, 2019

Snack and bakery manufacturers have a range of parameters in mind when they're in the market for new or improved dough mixers.

Consumers seek adventuresome flavors and better-for-you options in salty snacks

Although indulgent salty snacks are still popular, better-for-you is on the rise

Liz Parker Kuhn

August 16, 2019

Salty snacks are a staple of any American gathering; the big game is on TV, so make sure there is plenty of chips, tortilla chips and salsa to go around.

Healthy snacking and plant-based foods fuel growth of nuts, seeds and inclusions

Joyce Friedberg

August 14, 2019

Nuts and seeds are growing in popularity due to an increase in healthy snacking and consumer interest in plant-based products. According to Innova Market Insights, 7 in 10 U.S. consumers sought healthier snacking options in 2018.

Brioche and the 2019 ‘Bakery of the Year’

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

August 15, 2019

One of my earliest childhood food memories is of the time when Julia Child visited the family of one of my best friends who lived down the block.

Top regulatory issues facing the bakery industry

Robb MacKie

August 16, 2019

As of the last regulatory update from the American Bakers Association (ABA), we were coming out of a governmental shutdown. Now, the clock is ticking as we stare down the August recess in Congress and feel continued residual delays from that shutdown.

Understanding the benefits of in-house bakery training

Pippa O’Shea

August 19, 2019

Taking the time to train bakers early on can save your plant time and money by reducing the number of bad batches and instilling best practices.

Inside the momentum for ‘Craft’ bakery

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

August 14, 2019

The 2019 Taste/Tomorrow event that took place in Chicago from May 1 to 2 provided a platform for Puratos to release its latest body of independent global research into top bakery, patisserie and chocolate trends shaping today's marketplace.

This webinar will examine variables factoring into nutritionally improved candy sales, including ingredients, label claims, and alternative sugars. Better-for-you options remain top of mind for consumers who are searching for indulgences, but in a healthier format.

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery eMagazine

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