Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery back issues from January 2006:
Still not good enough?(Editor's Note)(surveyed balanced diet)(Editorial)
Jan 01, 2006; ... Either you're living a charmed life or something's wrong with you if you're not just a wee bit apprehensive about the state of the industry this year. Rising commodity, energy, packaging, and benefits costs, among others, are at troubling, if not scary levels. In fact, the single biggest ...
The Bowl supremacy: San Francisco-based Sugar Bowl Bakery has evolved into a $40 million company, with more than 300 different products reaching widespread foodservice channels--and a growth rate of about 30% each year.(Sugar Bowl Corp.)
Jan 01, 2006; ... Hand scanners, user-sensitive badges, round-the-clock camera security, safety keys--it sounds like the makings of a gripping spy thriller. Although it might not be the set for this year s secret agent blockbuster, San Francisco-based Sugar Bowl Bakery demands that stringent ...
Weathering winds of change: brace yourself for turbulence as the health and nutrition trend creates a warm front that's converging against a nasty cold spell of burgeoning inflationary pressures that could result in rain on the whole grain parade.(2006 business climate outlook)(increasing commodity costs )(rising prices for health care benefits)
Jan 01, 2006; ... After an unseasonably cool reception by consumers in previous years, the sun is shining once again on snack producers and wholesale bakers, especially for makers of premium variety and whole grain breads, or anything that's perceived as good for you. Bread is back after the low-carb ...
Kraft Foods Inc.(BUSINESS Briefs)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Northfield, Ill.-based Kraft Foods Inc. is selling its Stella D'oro business to Stella D'oro Holdings, LLC, a newly formed subsidiary of Brynwood Partners. Kraft estimates that the Stella D'oro operations, which include cookies, breakfast treats, bread sticks and biscotti, generated about ...
Poore Brothers Inc.(BUSINESS Briefs)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Poore Brothers Inc. announced in December that its chief executive, Thomas W. Freeze, is stepping down, effective immediately. Eric J. Kufel, chairman of the board, becomes interim CEO of the Goodyear, Ariz.-based snack food manufacturer. Richard M. Finkbeiner, ...
Flowers Foods'.(Flowers Industries Inc.)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Thomasville, Ga.-based Flowers Foods' subsidiary in New Orleans, which has been closed since late August following Hurricane Katrina, resumed operations. The bakery is producing white bread under the Bunny brand name for the New Orleans and Gulf Coast areas. Flowers Baking Co. of ...
Tate & Lyle announced the acquisition of the U.S.-based specialty food ingredients company Continental Custom Ingredients (CCI) and the Italian-based Cesalpinia group of companies (Cesalpinia Foods).(BUSINESS Briefs)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Tate & Lyle announced the acquisition of the U.S.-based specialty food ingredients company Continental Custom Ingredients (CCI) and the ...
Archer Daniels Midland Co.(people on the move)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Archer Daniels Midland Co. (ADM), Decatur, Ill. -- Doug Millar is named vice president of product and market ...
Cargill.(people on the move)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Cargill, Minneapolis -- Mary Thompson becomes vice president and general manager of Cargill's Dry Corn Ingredients business. Thompson is responsible for the growth ...
CSM Bakers Supplies North America.(people on the move)
Jan 01, 2006 ... CSM Bakers Supplies North America, Totowa, N.J. -- Ron Savelli moves up to president of Caravan Products ...
General Mills Bakeries & Foodservice.(people on the move)
Jan 01, 2006 ... General Mills Bakeries & Foodservice, Minneapolis -- Ann Simonds is appointed vice president and general manager of Bakery Channels. Simonds will oversee all Bakery ...
Roman Meal Co.(people on the move)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Roman Meal Co., Tacoma, Wash. -- Todd Kluger joins as brand manager, with direct responsibility for all Roman ...
Symrise North America Flavors Division.(people on the move)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Symrise North America Flavors Division, ...
American Bakers Association.(The Amedcen Bakers Association)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2006 ... The Amedcen Bakers Association said the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) recently released its Final Guidance for Requesting an Extension to Use Existing Label Stock after the Trans Fat Labeling Effective Date of January 1, 2006. The guidance describes the process by which businesses may ...
BEMA.(Bakery Equipment Manufacturers Association)(baking industry forum )(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2006 ... BEMA's third meeting of BEMA's Baking Industry Forum (BIF) took place in November in Kansas City, Mo. Supplier and baker representatives discussed the establishment of voluntary common Terms & Conditions, mechanics training, baker surveys and a groundbreaking program for BEMA's 2006 Winter ...
Loders Croklaan.(BUSINESS Briefs)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Loders Croklaan opened a new oil processing factory in Channahon, Ill. An expansion of the company's existing Channahon facility, it doubles throughput, increases storage capacity and further enhances the unparalleled quality of palm-based products the company is known for ...
Klosterman Bakery Co.(Klosterman Baking Company Inc.)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Klosterman Bakery Co. is opening its fourth regional bakery in Springboro, Ohio, to boost production of a new product line. The Cincinnati-based baker is confident that the new bakery's centralized location within its service ...
Gonnella Baking Co.(BUSINESS Briefs)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Gonnella Baking Co. recently was recognized by the American Institute of Baking (AIB) with a superior rating at three of its facilities--in Chicago, Aurora, ...
Loders Croklaan recently opened an oil processing factory in Channahon, Ill.(BUSINESS Briefs)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Loders Croklaan recently opened an oil processing factory in Channahon, Ill. An expansion of the company's existing Channahon facility, the new factory doubles throughput, increases storage capacity and further enhances the unparalleled quality of palm-based products the company is ...
Franz Family Bakeries.(Franz Family Bakeries )(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2006 ... The employees at Portland, Ore.-based Franz Family Bakeries throughout the Northwest decided to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina and found it easy to open their hearts and pocketbooks when the company announced ...
Blendex Co.(BUSINESS Briefs)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Blendex Co., a leading food processor d.b.a. Blendex Custom Blending, received the Associated Industries of Kentucky Manufacturers of the Year ...
This "boots" was made for baking.(Guy Rogers on his Westhampton Pastry Shop)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Guy Rogers earned the nickname "Boots" while in the Army. He once wrote a girlfriend about spending long hours polishing his boots-even though he served as a baking school instructor. After baking and decorating cakes in Viet Nam, "Boots" spent 16 months at Fort Bragg where a bakery was ...
A different type of animal: consumers' attitudes toward eating out are often the opposite of their shopping habits in the grocery channel.(Retail Channel Strategies: FOODSERVICE TRENDS)(Americans want to lose weight)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Nearly two-thirds of Americans want to lose weight. More than half of them are concerned about everything from cholesterol and trans fat to sugar, total calories, saturated fat and total fat. Even more so, according to a Technomic Consumer Study presented in November, more than ...
Supermarket rebounds in price-driven market.(research by Food Marketing Institute on super markets industry)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Buoyed by improving net profits, some 85% of financial executives in the supermarket industry expect their companies to perform well in the 20052006 fiscal year; according to a study by the Food Marketing Institute (FMI). Despite the optimism, an increasing number of these executives are ...
Dunkin' brands brainstorms: Dunkin' Donuts chains move beyond breakfast with fresh, innovative lunch and snacking options.(Retail Channel Strategies: FOCUS ON YOUR CUSTOMER)(Company Profile)
Jan 01, 2006; ... Dunkin' Brands Inc., formerly the quick-service restaurants arm of the UK-based company Allied Domecq Plc, has big plans for this year. With the help of executive chef Stan Frankenthaler, Dunkin' Donuts and Togo's chains will reinvigorate their menus and recharge their offerings to appeal ...
Uneven bars: manufacturers of all sorts belly up to the bar category with a slew of new nutrition and snack products, to varying degrees of success.(Formulation R&D: MARKET TRENDS)
Jan 01, 2006; ... Nutrition and snack bars, by their nature, are loaded with all sorts of ingredients. That pretty much mirrors the category as a whole. In fact, supermarkets, mass merchandisers, convenience stores, health food stores, fitness shops and other retail outlets are packed with an ...
Pillsbury Ultimate Dessert Kits.(Formulation R&D: NEW PRODUCTS)(J.M. Smucker Co.)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Company: The J.M. Smucker Co., Orville, Ohio Introduced: December Distribution: National Suggested Retail: $3.49 for a 16.9-oz. Ultimate Dessert Kit and $2.99 for a 22.8-oz. box of Ultimate Muffins Product Snapshot: Pillsbury introduces the ...
Deli Style Pretzel Crisps.(Formulation R&D: NEW PRODUCTS)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Company: Snack Factory, Inc., Princeton, N.J. Introduced: December Distribution: National Suggested Retail: $2.99 for a 6-oz. pouch Product Snapshot: Like to dip, scoop, spread or munch? Try a healthy alternative to fattening buttery crackers ...
EatSmart Cafe Fries.(Formulation R&D: NEW PRODUCTS)(Snyder's of Hanover Inc.)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Company: Snyder's of Hanover, Hanover, Pa. Introduced: November Distribution: National Suggested Retail: $3.49 for a 6-oz. bag Product Snapshot: Now even the most health-conscious consumers can eat fries without the guilt, thanks to Snyder's of ...
Ritz Bits Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich Crackers.(Formulation R&D: NEW PRODUCTS)(Kraft Foods Inc.)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Company: Kraft Foods, Northfield, Ill. Introduced: November Distribution: National Suggested Retail: $4.09 for a 9.5-oz. box Product Snapshot: New Peanut Butter and Jelly Ritz Bits from Nabisco turn a traditional American lunchtime classic into ...
Herr's Kettle Cooked Potato Chips.(Formulation R&D: NEW PRODUCTS)(Herr Foods Inc.)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Company: Herr Foods, inc., Nottingham, Pa. Introduced: November Distribution: Northeast Suggested Retail: $0.99 for a 2.125-oz. bag and $2.89 for a 10-oz. bag Product Snapshot: Herr Foods is known for its great-tasting hand-cooked potato chips ...
Quaker Breakfast Cookies.(Formulation R&D: NEW PRODUCTS)(Quaker Oats Co.)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Company: The Quaker Oats Co., Chicago Introduced: January Distribution: National Suggested Retail: $3.29 for a 10.1-oz. box of 6 soft cookies Product Snapshot: For all those who have eating a healthy breakfast on their list of New Year's ...
Kellogg's Granola Munch'ems.(Formulation R&D: NEW PRODUCTS)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Company: Kellogg Co., Battle Creek, Mich. Introduced: January Distribution: National Suggested Retail: $3.99 for a box of 6 1.05-oz. pouches Product Snapshot: All the wholesome goodness of a granola bar is now packed into a bite-sized, crunchy ...
Chocolate Chex Mix.(Formulation R&D: NEW PRODUCTS)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Company: General Mills, Minneapolis Introduced: December Distribution: National Suggested Retail: $2.99 for an 8-oz. bag Product Snapshot: New Chocolate Chex Mix from General Mills is irresistibly good. Available in two varieties--Turtle and ...
Disappearing act: recipes have been reformulated, and new labeling requirements are in place--but the trans fat issue persists.(Formulation R&D: INGREDIENT TECHNOLOGY)
Jan 01, 2006; ... Over the past several years, Americans have been inundated with information about trans fatty acids (trans fats), those dreaded partially hydrogenated oils that we now know wreak havoc on the cardiovascular system. All the while, food processors--the snack food and baking sectors, in ...
National Starch Food Innovation.(Hi-maize 5-in-1 Fiber)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2006 ... According to National Starch Food Innovation, a recently published study shows that its Hi-maize 5-in-1 Fiber and the probiotic bacteria Bifidobacterium lactis improve the acute apoptotic response to a carcinogen by 33%. The study confirmed that Hi-maize positively influenced additional ...
Tate & Lyle.(Formulation R&D: INGREDIENT TECHNOLOGY)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Tate & Lyle launched two new Cereal Ingredient Solution Sets--Breakfast Cereal ENRICH 701 and Breakfast Cereal ENRICH 702. Both Solution Sets contain an optimized combination of functional ingredients designed for use in multigrain or whole grain expanded cereals and ...
Almond Board of California.(Formulation R&D: INGREDIENT TECHNOLOGY)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Current research shows that 64% of consumers would pay more for a product containing almonds. As a result, the Almond Board of California is offering a CD-ROM, including a collection of ...
ADM.(Formulation R&D: INGREDIENT TECHNOLOGY)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Bakers hampered by the current crystal-honey and molasses shortage can count on a brand-new alternative--Sweet 'N' Neat dry molasses and honey crystal blends--from ADM to keep their output flowing without compromising ...
Puratos.(Formulation R&D: INGREDIENT TECHNOLOGY)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Imagine preparing a great-tasting cake that is trans fat-free and has less than half the fat of a regular creme cake. In a blind taste test, consumers liked ...
Synergy Flavors.(Formulation R&D: INGREDIENT TECHNOLOGY)
Jan 01, 2006 ... The SAPORESSE line of lactic yeast products by Synergy Flavors can achieve a 30% salt reduction in snacks. Lactic yeast also can provide extended shelf life in a variety of products. The ...
Accurate Ingredients.(Formulation R&D: INGREDIENT TECHNOLOGY)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Accurate Ingredients, a supplier of a wide range of food ingredients from producers worldwide, launched its newly redesigned website: www.acing.net. The site enables visitors to search through ingredient ...
Caravan.(Formulation R&D: INGREDIENT TECHNOLOGY)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Caravan developed a new Whole Grain Bagel Base which will meet all government trans fat-free labeling requirements. The base is a ...
SK Food International.(Formulation R&D: INGREDIENT TECHNOLOGY)
Jan 01, 2006 ... SK Food International introduces a new line of Certified Organic Dehydrated Drum Dried Instant Quick Cook Powders/Flakes. The powders/flakes are drum dried and can be modified to meet customer specifications. Applications include bean filling, chips, thickeners and ...
Danisco.(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Danisco's Whole Grain Shortbread Cookie offers health and satisfaction with whole grain goodness and trans-fat free health benefits, while maintaining a sweet, clean flavor and light, crisp texture. The cookie showcases the company's new emulsifier ...
WILD Flavors.(Formulation R&D: INGREDIENT TECHNOLOGY)(introduces SaltTrim)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2006 ... WILD Flavors introduces SaltTrim, which is based on new proprietary technology that simultaneously blocks the negative tastes of potassium chloride while keeping the true taste and mouthfeel of salt (sodium chloride). SaltTrim creates a complete eating experience ...
Gum Technology Corp.(Coyote Brand hydrocolloids )(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Gum Technology Corp. offers a full line of fiber-adding Coyote Brand hydrocolloids that provide desired functional benefits at low usage levels and low cost. Since they do not mask ...
ADM announced the launch of Cal-Mor calcium citrate, a highly bioavailable and directly compressible calcium source for the food industry.
Jan 01, 2006 ... ADM announced the launch of Cal-Mor calcium citrate, a highly bioavailable and directly compressible calcium source for the food industry. ADM will offer the soluble ingredient for a wide variety of applications including baked goods, snacks, desserts and more ....
Tate & Lyle's Rebalance System 33 Cereal Bar Ingredients provide binding and cohesion to sheeted food bars.(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Tate & Lyle's Rebalance System 33 Cereal Bar Ingredients provide binding and cohesion to sheeted food bars. The system can be used to increase the protein content while allowing a 25% to 40% ...
Minsa.(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Blue Chip Organic from Minsa is blue organic corn processed into stone-ground, corn masa flour, and is characterized by a medium-fine grind. It has a trace of lime and no additives. Shelf life of the product ...
Horizon Milling.(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Food manufacturers looking for a way to create premium whole wheat products that appeal to consumers have a better option with Horizon Milling's new WheatSelect white spring whole wheat flour. It delivers the health benefits of whole grain nutrition with a lighter color, softer texture and ...
Viva fat!(Omega-3 fatty acids)
Jan 01, 2006; ... Live long, and get fat ... well, fatty acids that is. Omega-3 fatty acids, a form of polyunsaturated fat, are seeing a dramatic rise in popularity, as they positively benefit overall human health and wellness. According to Datamonitor Online information from December ...
Cargill Dry Ingredients.(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Cargill Dry Ingredients (DCI), a business unit of Cargill, introduces its new MaizeWise, a line of whole-grain corn and corn-bran products. The new line includes three whole-grain corn and two corn bran products suitable for use in baked goods applications such as bread, tortillas, taco ...
American Egg Board.(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2006 ... New from the American Egg Board is a booklet entitled "Egg Products Reference Guide." This guide is filled with exciting egg information from egg nutrient values to egg vitamins to eggs as nutraceuticals to refrigerated ...
Commercial Creamery Co.(Formulation R&D: INGREDIENT TECHNOLOGY)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Commercial Creamery Co. developed a new butter flavor, Butter Burst 8132. The enzyme modified butter powder is bursting with butter flavor, which adds mouthfeel and ...
Briess Malt & Ingredients Co.(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Briess Malt & Ingredients Co. introduces malted barley as a whole grain ingredient that bread and pizza makers can use to boost dietary fiber. Barley contains no additives--nothing but barley and water are used from beginning to end in the malting ...
Loders Croklaan.(SensoryEffects)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2006 ... SensoryEffects, a division of Loders Croklaan, introduces Jammy and Fruity SensoryEffects, which reduce the costs of baked goods that contain blueberries or other berries and fruit pieces. The ingredients mimic real fruit visually and provide intense flavor, color and ...
Kerry Ingredients U.S.(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Consumers are becoming increasingly vigilant about their health when searching for new snacking concepts. New sea salt and black pepper crisps from Kerry Ingredients U.S. satisfy these demands. A uniquely seasoned snack ...
Puratos.(Formulation R&D: INGREDIENT TECHNOLOGY)(Sapore range of all-natural bio-fermented flavors)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2006 ... The Sapore range of all-natural bio-fermented flavors from Puratos imparts product with a sensory experience that will tantalize even the most discriminating taste buds. Clients can get all the taste benefits of signature bread products without spending the time for ...
In the age-old tradition of baking, softness is a key consumer attribute to fresh-tasting breads and pastries.(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2006 ... In the age-old tradition of baking, softness is a key consumer attribute to fresh-tasting breads and pastries. New Soft'r improver and bases from Puratos have Acti-Plus Technology, which was ...
Kerry Ingredients.(Formulation R&D: INGREDIENT TECHNOLOGY)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Kerry Ingredients offers Sour Cream and Cultured Buttermilk Powders that are easy to use in a variety of bakery applications. The powders are Kosher-certified and ...
Clextral Group.(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Snack pellets by Clextral Group are made with com, wheat, potato, rice or a mixture of these and other grains, and can provide the versatility to produce many different formulas on the same equipment. PLC control of production ensures the processing parameters for each recipe are ...
Coming full circle: belting and conveyor manufacturers are engineering innovative advancements to offer customers the most efficient equipment available.
Jan 01, 2006; ... Since the beginning of time, people have been fine-tuning ways to transport things from point A to point B. Today's belting and conveyor manufacturers are innovating new technology and continuously making advancements that provide their customers with the most efficient equipment ...
EPA extends spill prevention deadlines.(Environmental Protection Agency)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2006 ... The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued long-awaited proposed amendments to the Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) program. The SPCC program requires plans and containment structures for the storage of oil. On Dec. 2, the EPA posted to its ...
Filmography: although most of the equipment used to produce new packaging remains the same, modifications to improve productivity have been made.
Jan 01, 2006; ... By responding to industry trends, Toray Plastics (America), Inc. has become a leading manufacturer of polyester and polypropylene films used in packaging, graphic, industrial and magnetic applications. The company also is the only United States-based domestic producer of both polypropylene ...