Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery back issues from July 2004:
Pyramid problem.(editor's note)(Column)
Jul 01, 2004 ... Every once in a while, I get this chili burrito kind of feeling that something is not right or something is about to go wrong and I don't know what it is. You know, that queasy feeling you get in the pit of your stomach? As Bill and Ted once said, "Strange things are amiss at the Circle K, ...
Practicing the art of baking.(IBIE Pre-Show Coverage)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... IBIE 2004 has something for anyone who works in the grain-based food industry. For retail bakers, in-store bakery operators and foodservice chains, the Retailers Bakery Association will put on an innovative display and education program that highlights the art of baking. ...
Get educated at Expo.(IBIE Pre-Show Coverage)(Calendar)
Jul 01, 2004 ... The International Baking Industry Exposition is not only the biggest show in North America, but it also offers attendees a chance to learn as well. At IBIE 2004, which runs from August 15-18, the American Institute of Baking (AIB) has developed an educational program that's ...
Acquisition trail heats up.(news wire)
Jul 01, 2004 ... During the early days of these steamy summer months, several acquisitions were put on the front burner while other facilities were closed as consolidation continues on the baking industry. North of the border, Weston Bakeries, a division of Toronto-based George Weston Ltd., ...
Long Co. to meet in Las Vegas soon.(news wire)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... A bevy of trends and critical issues will be discussed at The Long Co. Annual Conference, which runs August 13-14 at the Las Vegas Hilton just prior to the International Baking Industry Exposition. For example, Art Turock, supermarket consultant, will discuss "Achieving Sales ...
TIA, AACC hold historic meeting.(news wire)(Tortilla Industry Association)(American Association of Cereal Chemists)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... For the first time, the Tortilla Industry Association and the American Association of Cereal Chemists will hold a joint meeting, September 19-22, in San Diego. More than 300 presenters will share their latest findings on low-carb ...
Court throws out hours of service regulations.(news wire)
Jul 01, 2004 ... In a potentially monumental decision for the snack food and wholesale baking industry, the U.S. Court of Appeals on July 16 threw out the new Department of Transportation Hours of Service Regulations. The new rules, which govern the hours that truck operators can drive and be on duty, went ...
California Custom Fruits and Flavors.(people on the move)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... California Custom Fruits and Flavors, Irwindale, Calif.--Jack Miller joins as director ...
Flowers Foods.(people on the move)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... Flowers Foods, Thomasville, Ga.-Marta J. Turner elected as senior vice president of corporate relations. She oversees all of the company's communications and human resource ...
Interstate Bakeries Corp.(people on the move)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... Interstate Bakeries Corp., Kansas City, Mo.-Ronald ...
Juanita's Foods.(people on the move)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... Juanita's Foods, Wilmington, Calif.--Ricardo Alvarez becomes first non-family president and CEO. His responsibilities include overall management and strategic direction; John A. Thompson ...
Kansas State University.(people on the move)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kan.-Virgil Smail to become head ...
The Long Co.(people on the move)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... The Long Co., Chicago-James Robinson joins ...
Poors Brothers Inc.(people on the move)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... Poors Brothers Inc., Goodyear, Ariz.-Eric Kufel named chairman. Thomas Freeze promoted to ...
AIB to administer BISSC.(news wire)(Baking Industry Sanitation Standards Committee)(American Institute of Baking)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... The board of the Baking Industry Sanitation Standards Committee (BISSC) in July voted unanimously to enter into a management agreement with the American Institute of Baking to administer the operations of BISSC. The agreement, effective September 1, will transfer the daily ...
IRS urged to reexamine independent contractor status.(news wire)(internal revenue service)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... The American Bakers Association and Independent Bakers Association sent comments to the Internal Revenue Service urging the agency to clarify the independent contractor issue. Specifically, the associations asked the IRS to reexamine the classification of its rules for ...
Steritech Group Inc.(supplier news)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... The Steritech Group Inc., provides food safety and environmental hygiene services in North America and upgraded its online food safety management system, ...
Cereal Ingredients, Inc.(supplier news)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... Kansas City-based Cereal Ingredients, Inc., received double quality certification. The National Food Processors Award was a ...
Phoenix Oven Technology.(supplier news)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... Phoenix Oven Technology announced the completed purchase of assets and product lines of Pulver Genau Inc., Tracy, Calif. The company offers baking systems and ancillary equipment for bread, rolls, specialty bread, pizza, bagels, yeast raised and ...
Lesaffre Yeast Corporation.(supplier news)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... Lesaffre Yeast Corporation has announced a price increase of compressed yeast, effective August 1. Citing rising fuel and ...
MGP Ingredients, Inc. and Cargill announced a business alliance to last for an initial 5-yr. term in the production and marketing of a new resistant starch, Fibersym HA.(supplier news)
Jul 01, 2004 ... MGP Ingredients, Inc. and Cargill announced a business alliance to last for an initial 5-yr. term in the production and marketing of a new resistant starch, Fibersym HA. The new ...
Stewart Systems, Inc.(Suppliers On The Move)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... Stewart Systems, Inc., Plane, Texas, has appointed Leonard R. Kilby as president and as a member of the board of directors. Flemming M. Frederiksen has been named vice president of sales and marketing at Ashworth ...
Burger King awards Alpha Baking for service.(news wire)
Jul 01, 2004 ... Chicago-based Alpha Baking Co. received the Supplier of the Year Award from Restaurant Services Inc. in recognition for its exceptional service to the Burger King system. RSI is the exclusive purchasing agent and manager of the supply chain for Burger King restaurants across the nation. ...
ABA meet with FDA to discuss critical issues.(news wire)(American Bakers Association)(Food and Drug Administration)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... In a meeting with Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Lester Crawford and five other senior FDA officials, the American Bakers Association discussed a number of issues affecting the baking industry. Specifically, a small delegation of ABA members led by association ...
ABA wins time for spill compliance.(news wire)(American Bakers Association)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency published a one-year extension of the Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) amendments in the Federal Register in June. The American Bakers Association had been leader in the food industry in convincing the EPA ...
Turano celebrates "Bread for Life".(news wire)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... Turano Baking Co. is going against the grain in this era of low-carb dieting with a new advertising and public relations effort from Chicago-based DiMeo & Co. that celebrates bread and its place in a healthy diet. Turano's "Bread For Life" campaign involves out-of-home ...
Fresh approaches: in the in-store bakery/deli and foodservice bakery channels, the pundits preach health and wellness with breads and super-indulgence with sweet goods, but don't forget that freshness and new product innovation also ring a bell with consumers.(Foodservice And In-Store Bakery/Deli Trends)
Jul 01, 2004; ... When it comes to eating out, Americans love to pig out. When it comes to eating on the run, consumers simply are eating a ton. When it comes to making a diet regimen last, maybe time pressured people should slow down and not eat too fast. Besides, isn't that what your parents ...
Producing the perfect patty: somewhere on the way from Jamaica to the Bronx and then to the New York suburbs, a Caribbean immigrant figured out the secret recipe for ...(Caribbean Food Delights)(Cover Story)
Jul 01, 2004; ... Catch a glimpse of Caribbean Food Delights' (CFD) sign, and you'll soon be dreaming of a beachfront chalet surrounded by palm trees, blue sky and gently lapping waves. That's the fantasy. In reality, the 26-year-old company operates a state-of-the-art food-production plant on ...
Snacking on success: how aggressive new product strategies drive success at Hain Celestial.(Focus on Health)
Jul 01, 2004; ... The Hain Celestial Group Inc., Melville, N.Y., is the result of brilliant insight coming true. That insight belongs to CEO Irwin Simon, who had the vision to form a natural and organic foods conglomerate 10 years ago, long before the natural and organic foods industry was demonstrating its ...
Low-carb Galaxy dream cakes.(new products)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... Company: Galaxy Desserts, San Rafael, Calif. Introduced: March Distribution: National Suggested Retail: $3.99 for a 3.6-oz. Cake Ingredients: (Low-Carb Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake) Cream cheese, whole eggs, maltitol, sour cream, cookie crumb, ...
Low-carb donuts.(new products)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... Company: Nutrilicious Natural Bakery, Countryside, Ill. Introduced: June Distribution: Select health food retailers Suggested Retail: $1.49 for an individually wrapped 2-oz. donut Ingredients: (Chocolate) Maltitol, canola oil, wheat flour, ...
Red Baron Classic pizzas and scrambles.(new products)
Jul 01, 2004 ... Company: Schwan's Consumer Brands North America, Minneapolis. Introduced: August Distribution: National Suggested Retail: $4.89 for a 12-in. pizza, $2.99 for deep-dish minis Ingredients: (Deep Dish Singles--Ham Mini Scrambles) Crust: Enriched ...
Sweet Abandon Personal Cakes.(Benchmark Foods, LLC,)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... Company: Benchmark Foods, LLC, Los Angeles, Calif. Introduced: June Distribution: National Suggested Retail: $9.96-$9.99 for a 6-pack of 2-oz. individually wrapped cakes Ingredients: (Banana Pecan) Banana, bake mix (isolated soy protein, vital ...
CLIF Builders.(new products)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... Company: Clif Bar Inc., Berkeley, Calif. Introduced: March Distribution: National Suggested Retail: $1.89 for a 2.4-oz. bar Ingredients: (Chocolate) Soy protein isolate, chicory syrup, organic brown rice syrup, organic evaporated cane juice, ...
Honey Wheat Pretzels.(new products)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... Company: Herr Foods Inc., Nottingham, Pa. Introduced: June Distribution: Boston, Virginia, Ohio Suggested Retail: $2.19 for a 10-oz. bag Ingredients: Enriched wheat flour [wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate (vitamin B1), ...
SnackWize cookies.(new products)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... Company: 2 Sweet Kidz, Greensburg, Pa. Introduced: June Distribution: Specialty grocers, Health Centers, Coffee Shops, Fundraising Programs, Gift basket companies Suggested Retail: $1.75 for an individually wrapped 2-oz. cookie Ingredients: ...
Roasted red pepper with goat cheese kettle potato chips.(new products)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... Company: Kettle Foods, Salem, Ore. Introduced: March Distribution: National Suggested Retail: $1.79-$2.19 for a 5-oz. bag Ingredients: Select Russet potatoes, expeller pressed high monounsaturated safflower and/or sunflower oil, organic ...
Spider-Man Spidey-Berry Pop-Tarts.(new products)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... Company: Kellogg Co., Battle Creek, Mich. Introduced: July Distribution: National Suggested Retail: $2.99 for a 22-oz. 12-count box Ingredients: Berry filling (corn syrup, dextrose, high fructose corn syrup, crackermeal, water; modified wheat ...
Suzie's Carbflat Crackers.(new products)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... Company: Good Groceries, Co., Inc., Brooklyn, N.Y. Introduced: July Distribution: National Suggested Retail: $2.49 for 4.5-oz. package Ingredients: (Sesame) Wheat gluten, unbleached, unbromated enriched wheat flour (niacin, reduced iron, ...
Walkers Shortbread Animal Shapes.(new products)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... Company: Walkers, Aberlour-on-Spey, Scotland Introduced: June Distribution: International Suggested Retail: $3.99 for a 6.2-oz. box of 12 cookies Ingredients: Wheat flour, 32% butter, sugar, salt. FYI: Marching directly from the heart ...
Beyond bran: an expanding array of fiber ingredients promises to lure health-conscious consumers back to the bread and snack food aisles.(Ingredient R&D: trends & applications in ingredient technology)
Jul 01, 2004; ... Health professionals and nutrition experts long have sung the praises of dietary fiber, crediting this group of plant-derived, non-digestible carbohydrates with benefits ranging from LDL cholesterol reductions to colon and breast cancer prevention. In reality, however, most U.S. consumers ...
More cheese, please: today's cheese ingredients boast a healthier reputation and a cornucopia of flavors.(Ingredient R&D: trends &)
Jul 01, 2004; ... We are a cheese-loving nation. The dairy delight tops our pizzas, adds pizzazz to our pasta and turns our ordinary sandwiches into gourmet delights. According to the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, U.S. per-capita cheese consumption amounted to more than 30 lbs. in 2002. More ...
Unique pizza.(ingredient showcase)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... Kerry Americas recently unveiled innovative Reduced-Carb Pizza Curls, featuring a unique reduced-carb substrate and reduced-carb snack seasonings. The soy-based curls ...
Low-carb, low-trans lowdown.(ingredient showcase)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... ADM highlights its line of NovaLipid zero and low-trans oils, which are used in the production of donuts and gourmet cookies. Nutrisoy Next meat alternatives are featured in its barbeque sandwiches, fajitas, and Italian-style pasta. A low-carb mix of ingredients is integrated ...
Egg-ceptional eggs.(ingredient showcase)
Jul 01, 2004 ... The American Egg Board stresses the versatility and functionality of egg products. Eggs provide solutions to common challenges in food product development. Polyfunctional eggs can bind, thicken, moisturize, dry, flavor, clarify; emulsify, retard crystallization and add nutrients ...
Fibersym resistant starches.(ingredient showcase)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... MGP Ingredients, Inc. is changing the name of its FiberStar line of resistant starches to Fibersym. This change will better define the line and give it greater brand distinction in the fiber enhancement category, driven by interest in low-carbohydrate products. The resistant starches ...
South of the border.(ingredient showcase)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... Edlong Dairy Flavors announces the release of 5 new flavors that mimic popular authentic Mexican cheeses. These natural and artificial powder flavor varieties are--Chihuahua, Manchego, Oaxaca, Panda and Queso Blanco. The concentrated, water dispersible and Kosher-dairy ...
Fleischmann's new growth brew.(Ingredient Spotlight)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... Fleischmann's Yeast has formed a Specialty Products business unit to continue the rapid development of its Benchmate line of bakery ingredients as well as new ingredients focused on human nutrition, animal nutrition and ethanol markets. "We developed a number of significant new products in ...
Fabulous Flav-R-Bites.(ingredient showcase)
Jul 01, 2004 ... Flav-R-Bites from Cereal Ingredients, Inc., are specially processed flavored and colored particulates designed to add flavor and texture to products. Processing employs patented extrusion technology, enabling items to provide strong product identity, even when exposed to ...
Dry it out.(ingredient showcase)
Jul 01, 2004 ... National Starch introduces its DRY-TACK 250 food binder, which adheres seasonings, flavors and particulates to snacks, breads, cereals and other low-moisture baked goods without adding oil. After a short period of post-heating above 250[degrees]F, this starch-based ...
Trans fat troubleshooting.(ingredient showcase)
Jul 01, 2004 ... Trans fat content has become a high priority. Trans fat-free emulsifier solutions from Danisco offer tailored emulsifier/oil blends, making trans fat a non-issue in baking. Emulsifiers blend with mixtures of non-hydrogenated oils and offer the same properties as partially hydrogenated ...
Mighty masa.(ingredient showcase)
Jul 01, 2004 ... Taco #1 medium/fine ground yellow corn masa flour from Minsa is designed specifically for use in a batch fry taco or tostada operation. This stone-ground flour has a neutral pH and can be used in tortillas to be fried several hours after baking or refrigeration. Shelf life is ...
Enjoy soy.(ingredient showcase)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... Spectrum Foods is highlighting the use of its unique Nexsoy product line, which is free of unpalatable grassy or beany off-flavors often associated with soy products. Mechanical, chemical-free processing results in a very bland naturally produced soy ingredient that can be used by ...
Ultragrain: a breakthrough ingredient.(Ingredient Spotlight)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... ConAgra Food Ingredients applies its innovative, patent-pending Ultrafine milling technology to its proprietary Platte Wheat in order to produce a remarkable advancement in whole wheat flour, Ultragrain White Whole Wheat flour delivers the nutritional benefits of whole grain ...
Finest flaxseed part 2.(ingredient showcase)
Jul 01, 2004 ... Low-carb flaxseed contributes less than 3% of net carbs and has a pleasant flavor. While high in dietary fiber and omega-3 content, it has a soft mouthfeel and good textural and water-binding properties. Pizzey's Milling SelectGrad whole, milled flaxseed ...
Shaffer Manufacturing Corp.(cutting edge)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... The Double Arm Sigma Mixer from Shaffer Manufacturing Corp., offers the perfect mix of quality, service and dependability. Durable and efficient, the mixer is designed to handle the most demanding product requirements. Ideal for wire cut cookies, cream fillings, icings, muffin batters, pie ...
Southworth Products Corp.(cutting edge)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... A new level loader for use in manual loading and unloading of pallets from Southworth Products Corp. improves productivity and reduces fatigue. A turntable and platform that lower to the floor allow for effortless use. The unit can be accessed from four ...
Christy Machine Co.(cutting edge)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... State-of-the-art depositing technology from Christy Machine Co. offers the ability to print with granules. Perforated rotary screen printing cylinders using regulated vacuum pressure, create temporary adhesion abilities to outside screen circumference. Perforations ...
Burford.(cutting edge)
Jul 01, 2004 ... New Servo Twist Tyer from Burford provides a practical and economical solution for bagging needs. This model offers a package recognition system, automatic timing and quick and easy threading. User friendly and durable, the ...
Heat and Control.(cutting edge)
Jul 01, 2004 ... Distribute proportional quantities of baked products and snacks to multiple weighers, seasoning systems and other equipment without interrupting main product supply with Heat and Control's new Proportional Gate. This revolving discharge gate modulates to deliver precise amounts of product ...
Peerless.(cutting edge)
Jul 01, 2004 ... The new Peters MT4 Sandwiching Machine from Peerless is a 4-lane machine capable of producing biscuit or cracker cream sandwiches at speeds up to 3,200 per minute. Independent cream pumps, one per lane, provide tight control of cream deposits and accurate deposit weights. A wide variety of ...
Pfening.(cutting edge)
Jul 01, 2004 ... Get advanced with the Pfening flow--the In-Line Flow-Through Sifter sifts material while being pneumatically conveyed and oversize material is deposited in a tailings container. Features are a rugged long-lasting gyratory drive, pressure housing with stainless ...
Spooner Vicars.(cutting edge)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... This versatile Live Bottom Dough Feeding System from Spooner Vicars can be customized to suit existing dough tubs. The feeder unit acts as a buffer bin for a dough batch from the mixer and as a continuous feeder of the downline machinery. Feeding rate is regulated by the down stream ...
Unique Solutions.(cutting edge)
Jul 01, 2004 ... This internationally patented, economic system from Unique Solutions, a division of Unique Coupons, Inc., has a self-monitoring, microprocessor-controlled system resulting in optimal performance and continuous line speeds. This system delivers accurate inserting and placement by bursting ...
Caraustar's Packaging Services Operations.(cutting edge)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... Caraustar's Packaging Services Operations is a multi-service, fully integrated organization dedicated to providing graphic design, structural design, die manufacturing, digital imaging, prepress and packaging prototypes ...