Coronavirus Coverage

Exclusive interview: Q&A with Schwan's Company, on frozen pizza sales during the pandemic

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 11:36:00 -0400

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery was recently able to chat with Brian Schiegg, president of consumer brands at Schwan's Company (a subsidiary of CJCJ Food, Americas), about frozen pizza sales during the pandemic and why consumers have made it a pandemic staple.

Increased screen time and stay-at-home entertainment gives savory snacks a boost with staying power

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 11:20:00 -0400

After years of snacking softness, the pandemic gave snack foods a boost: consumers turned to snacks to cope with new realities, increased screen time, and more at-home entertainment activities.

Glanbia Nutritionals releases research on how COVID-19 has impacted food and beverage trends

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Since March 22, 2020, the Insights team at Glanbia Nutritionals has conducted continuous proprietary COVID-19 consumer research to gain a greater understanding on what consumers are buying, what they’re eating, how they’re exercising, and other ways in which consumer trends are shifting.

Sanitized cleanrooms help snack and bakery companies during COVID-19 pandemic

Wed, 26 May 2021 10:51:00 -0400

Installation of cleanrooms has been on the rise over the past few years. But this aspect of snack and bakery operations has gained more focus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Cleanrooms are sealed off from the rest of a production facility to protect against contaminants.

Q&A with DIOSNA Dierks & Söhne GmbH on COVID-19: In-house manufacturing proves its worth

Tue, 11 May 2021 11:45:47 -0400

Henrik Oevermann, CEO of DIOSNA Dierks & Söhne GmbH, a worldwide manufacturer of pre-dough systems, kneading machines and granulating plants, tells us what he has learned from the past year and provides us with an outlook for 2021.

Doing business during a pandemic: Q&A with Distinctive Foods

Wed, 05 May 2021 10:35:00 -0400

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery was recently able to talk to Josh Harris, president and founder, Distinctive Foods, about sanitation protocols that the company has enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic.

30 percent of food and beverage executives expect another global pandemic in next four years, says study

Tue, 04 May 2021 15:19:00 -0400

COVID-19 has given food and beverage companies worldwide a crash course in operating during a pandemic.

Clif Bar employees partner to get more migrant farmworkers vaccinated against COVID-19

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 15:37:00 -0400

With vaccine eligibility now open to anyone 16 and older, Clif Bar is working to protect its people and pay it forward for farmworkers.

Producing PPE during a pandemic

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 13:00:00 -0400

At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, it became apparent very quickly that personal protective equipment (PPE) was going to be vital in order to combat the virus. Some companies in the snack and bakery industry pivoted to producing PPE, in addition to their normal lineup of products. Also, other PPE companies started making PPE specifically for the food industry.

Bread shortages during COVID-19, and personal storytelling: Q&A with Grains Foods Foundation

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 10:48:00 -0400

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery was recently able to catch up with Christine Cochran, executive director, Grain Foods Foundation, to talk about COVID-19 trends in the grain industry.

Calbee North America on snacking trends during COVID-19, and the better-for-you snack category

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 14:56:00 -0400

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery was recently able to talk to Steve Kneepkens, VP of sales & marketing at Calbee North America, about pandemic snacking, as well as what's new and upcoming for the brand

Clean-label snack and bakery formulation insights

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 10:48:00 -0500

Clean-label snack and bakery insight and analysis for new product development, including ingredient options.

Sanitation protocols see updates in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 10:15:00 -0500

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, snack and bakery companies increase and adjust sanitation procedures for their facilities.

IDDBA releases February 2021 monthly COVID-19 Impact Report

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 15:38:16 -0500

The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) has released their latest COVID-19 Impact report.

COVID-19 renovations: Nature's Path installs Far UVC Lights and Air Filtration in plants

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 14:35:00 -0500

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery was recently able to speak to Arjan Stephens, general manager, Nature's Path, about its new updates, which will eliminate viruses like airborne influenza.

Syntegon supports CARE campaign to combat COVID-19

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 13:01:37 -0500

The COVID-19 pandemic has swept the globe. People in places that lack medical facilities are particularly vulnerable to the virus, especially those in war zones and crisis regions.

Snack, bakery facilities improve facility, equipment cleaning and sanitation during the pandemic

edfinkel@earthlink.net (Ed Finkel) — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -0500

Equipment and facility cleaning and sanitation solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pandemic bakery perspectives

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 10:33:00 -0500

In the ongoing grip of the COVID-19 pandemic as we enter a new year, and a new administration in Washington, we reached out for an update from Robb MacKie, President and CEO, American Bakers Association (ABA), Washington, D.C.

Snack and bakery strategies for a better 2021

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 08:00:00 -0500

This past year was unlike any other throughout our history as a nation, and the snack and bakery industry saw significant impact.

Snack and bakery leaders offer pandemic-era insights and strategies

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 08:00:00 -0500

Near the end of December 2019, the Wuhan Municipal Health Commission, Wuhan City, China, reported several pneumonia cases that officials eventually tied to a new coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2, now generally known as COVID-19.

Girl Scout Cookie season kicks off nationally, bringing joy during unprecedented times

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 10:00:00 -0500

Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) recently kicked off the 2021 Girl Scout Cookie season nationally, during a challenging time when many Girl Scouts are selling in creative, socially distant, and contact-free ways to keep themselves and their customers safe.

IDDBA releases industry COVID-19 Impact Report

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 16:27:51 -0500

The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) has released their first COVID-19 Impact report for the new year.

Carbon-neutral snack foods will appeal to post-pandemic consumers, says GlobalData

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -0500

Large snack food companies must double down on carbon emissions at every level if they want green credibility.

Mindful Dining Initiative new study focuses on pandemic-era consumers' perspectives

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 16:00:00 -0500

The latest Culinary Visions study in The Mindful Dining Initiative focuses on the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on dining habits and preferences of consumers across the United States.

Mettler-Toledo COVID-19 proof Augmented Reality Customer Support

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 08:00:00 -0500

Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection is leading the way for product inspection manufacturers with the inclusion of remote Augmented Reality (AR) Customer Support.

Industry engagement crucial in post-election landscape

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -0500

The 2020 election is over, but efforts to understand the impacts are just beginning.

Report reveals how COVID-19 affects the foodservice industry

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 15:35:00 -0500

The Food Group, a full-service food and beverage marketing agency, has released a report on how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the hospitality industry from independent restaurants to national chains and the future of foodservice operations.

DS Smith to launch virus resistant packaging

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 11:00:00 -0500

DS Smith has announced an exclusive partnership with the company Touchguard to develop a new range of sustainable cardboard packaging to protect consumers against potentially harmful bacteria.

How COVID-19 changed consumption trends: Interview with Zipline Logistics

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 11:52:00 -0500

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery was recently able to talk to Andrew Lynch, president, Zipline Logistics, Columbus, OH, about how COVID-19 is changing consumers' shopping and consumption habits.

interpack and components 2021 cancelled due to COVID-19

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 12:55:00 -0500

In agreement with its association and industry partners as well as the trade fair advisory committee, Messe Düsseldorf has decided to cancel both interpack and components 2021, due to the restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.