Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery back issues from January 2007:
Innovation's the word.(Editor's Note)
Jan 01, 2007; ... Maybe you've received the e-mail explaining the new words for 2007. "Cube farm" is an office filled with cubes. "Mouse potatoes" are the online generation's equivalent of couch potatoes. And "assmosis" has something to do with kissing up to the boss. One word that I have had ...
Return of the empire: in 2007, Roman Meal is launching the brand across five food categories by relying on thought and product innovation, a bold marketing strategy and a desire to reestablish the company as the king of whole grain foods.(Company overview)
Jan 01, 2007; ... Some things never change. Take health and nutrition. During the Roman Empire, the typical diet for average citizens consisted of whole grains land fruit. Specifically, they ate oatmeal, wheat and barley, as well as apples, pears, dried plums and raisins. Olive oil was soaked into bread, ...
Hey, bar vendor! By partnering with Bloomfield Bakers, a leading contract manufacturer of baked goods, Roman Meal ventured into the snack bar category. It might be the beginning of something so big that both companies are tipsy with anticipation.(2007 Executive Team of the Year)
Jan 01, 2007; ... Good bartenders know how to listen and give their customers exactly what they want. Great bartenders, however, have the reputation of whipping up something magical that exceeds their customers' expectations. In the baking industry, the bartender extraordinaire is Bloomfield ...
Eating for two: in recognition of Birth Defects Prevention Month, celebrity Susie Castillo and the Grain Foods Foundation are taking time to remind women about the important role that enriched grains play in helping to prevent birth defects.(Business Strategies: TRENDS & ANALYSIS)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Susie Castillo is the third Hispanic woman ever to win Miss USA. She's been named one of People en Espanol's "25 Most Beautiful People." And she's become one of the entertainment industry's media darlings in her role as an MTV VJ, hosting the cable network's Times Square-based "TRL" ...
Gonnella Baking Co.(BUSINESS briefs)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Gonnella Baking Co., Chicago, is continuing its tradition of supporting Chicago's pro sports franchises this ...
Italian-style bread and roll maker D'Ambrosio Bakery, LLC has acquired certain assets of the Vilotti-Pisanelli Baking Co.(BUSINESS briefs)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Italian-style bread and roll maker D'Ambrosio Bakery, LLC has acquired certain assets of the Vilotti-Pisanelli Baking Co. The strategic ...
Belcolade.(BUSINESS briefs)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Belcolade of Belgium has redesigned its Web site, www.belcolade.com, to reflect the company's current identity and to ...
Performance Food Ingredients Co., St. Louis, has purchased the SensoryEffects business unit of Loders Croklaan.(BUSINESS briefs)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Performance Food Ingredients Co., St. Louis, has purchased the SensoryEffects business unit of Loders Croklaan. SensoryEffects ...
Walker Stainless Equipment Co.(BUSINESS briefs)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Walker Stainless Equipment Co., New Lisbon, Wis., has been purchased by a private investment firm. The ...
Schenck AccuRate, Whitewater, Wis., has appointed Hastik-Baymont, Inc. its exclusive representative in the states of Texas and Oklahoma.(BUSINESS briefs)(PROTECH Equipment Co.)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Schenck AccuRate, Whitewater, Wis., has appointed Hastik-Baymont, Inc. its exclusive representative in the states of Texas and Oklahoma. The company also has named PROTECH Equipment Co. its exclusive representative covering most of the state of ...
Loders Croklaan.(BUSINESS briefs)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Loders Croklaan, Channahon, III., has announced that its North American plant has earned a "superior" rating for from ...
Convention season features exclusive consumer research.(BUSINESS briefs)
Jan 01, 2007; ... Make plans to attend the American Bakers Association's convention in Palm Springs, Calif. Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery teamed up with the ABA Marketing Committee and InsightExpress, an Internet research firm, to find out what consumers think of the bread aisle and other bakery products ....
The shape of things to come: in 2007, foodservice operators in the $1.3 trillion restaurant industry will continue to add items to their menus that reflect interest in artisan breads, indulgent desserts, fresh ingredients and a fusion of international and even exotic flavors.(Retail Channel Strategies: FOCUS ON TOUR CUSTOMERS)
Jan 01, 2007; ... American consumers finally are making the connection between good food and good health. As a result, foodservice operators, fast-casual dining chains and even quick-service restaurants (QSRs) are re-shaping the way we eat by whittling portions down to snackable sizes and incorporating the ...
What's hot.(Retail Channel Strategies: FOCUS ON TOUR CUSTOMERS)
Jan 01, 2007 ... The National Restaurant Association's "2007 Restaurant Industry Forecast" reveals the latest in consumer and menu trends, including bite-sized desserts, locally grown and organic produce, flatbread and bottled water. Other "hot" items include pomegranates; figs; ...
Dashboard dining diminishes.(Retail Channel Strategies: FOCUS ON TOUR CUSTOMERS)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Findings from the National Restaurant Association's "2007 Restaurant Industry Forecast" show that 36% of adults are eating ...
Eat a Pita ... Chip, that is.(Formulation/R&D: MARKET TRENDS)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2007 ... The Kettle brand is to potato chips as pita bread is to Greek fare. But Kettle Foods, Salem, Ore., recently combined both categories with the introduction of its new Kettle brand Bakes Pita Chips. "We've taken a lot of care to make a more healthful snack that can traditionally ...
Sweet, salty feats.(Formulation/R&D: MARKET TRENDS)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2007 ... It's no secret that sweet-meets-salty is winning combination, but more--and new--gourmet brands are getting in on the action. Pretzels coated in white, dark and milk chocolate or even peanut butter or peppermint are competing in whole other ball game. Take Angelic Gourmet Inc.'s ...
If it's healthy, it must taste good.(Formulation/R&D: MARKET TRENDS)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Packaged food in the health and wellness category is expected to grow 21% through 2010 versus 9% for regular packaged food. That's part of the results of a 2006 Tate & Lyle report, which included information from Yankelovich Monitor Perspective. Tate & Lyle also reports that 79% ...
Eye age.(Formulation/R&D: HEALTH BITES)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Eye health is of utmost Importance to the National Institute of Health (NIH), which currently Is conducting Its second related study In five years. The goal is to find out If a modified combination of vitamins, minerals and fish oil can further slow the progression of vision loss from ...
Hypocritical health.(Formulation/R&D: HEALTH BITES)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Americans know how to manage their weight, but they don't follow their own advice, according to a recent ACNielsen study entitled "LifeChoices." Research reveals that 82% of U.S. consumers blame themselves for weight gain, compared with the 6% who hold fast food restaurants responsible and ...
The lowdown.(Formulation/R&D: HEALTH BITES)
Jan 01, 2007 ... For consumers looking to lower their chances of developing cardiovascular disease, a diet rich in carbohydrates with a low-glycemic index might be the answer. That might not be the answer bakers and snack producers want to see. However, according to Reuters, an Australian research team at ...
Fact meets fiction.(Formulation/R&D: HEALTH BITES)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Sweeteners and trans fats were among the topics covered in the International Food Information Council's (IFIC) recent newsletter, Food Insight. According to its "Myths and Facts" section, low-calorie sweeteners do not increase the risk of cancer in humans. In fact, there's no ...
1 Soy Joy nutrition bars.(Formulation/R&D: NEW PRODUCTS)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Company: Soy Joy, Northridge, Calif. Web site: www.SoyJoy.com Introduced: March 2007 Distribution: Food, drug and mass merchandisers nationwide Suggested Retail: $1.29 each Product Snapshot: Soy Joy is redefining the nutrition bar ...
2 Madhouse Munchies Tortilla Chips.(Formulation/R&D: NEW PRODUCTS)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Company: Madhouse Munchies, Colchester, Vt. Web site: www.MadhouseMunchies.com Introduced: December 2006 Distribution: East Coast Suggested Retail: $2.99-$3.49 per bag Product Snapshot: Madhouse Munchies' premium quarter-cut White ...
3 Pepperidge Farm Simply Delicious bread.(Formulation/R&D: NEW PRODUCTS)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Company: Pepperidge Farm, Norwalk, Conn. Web site: www.PepperidgeFarm.com Introduced: January Distribution: Currently regionally distributed in Arizona, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida Suggested Retail: $2.59 for ...
4 Baked! Tostitos Scoops!(Formulation/R&D: NEW PRODUCTS)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Company: Frito-Lay, Plano, Texas Web site: www.FritoLay.com, www.tostitos.com Introduced: October Distribution: National Suggested Retail: $3.49 for a 10-oz. bag Product Snapshot: With "half the fat of regular tortilla chips" and 120 calories per 1-oz. serving, Frito-Lay's trans ...
Weird science.(THE NOSH PIT)
Jan 01, 2007 ... The Nosh Pit is a column devoted to niche, not-so-mainstream bakery and snack food products. Here, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery features a mishmash of creative ideas and magnificently orchestrated kitsch that is embraced with open arms ... and mouths! When tech meets taste, the ...
Every bit counts: inclusions can play a big part in the flavor and appearance of finished products.(Formulation/R&D: INGREDIENT TECHNOLOGY)
Jan 01, 2007; ... Sure, good things come in little packages, but sometimes, the little things are what make the goods. Inclusions--the sweet and savory bits that are incorporated into breads, baked goods and snack foods--can pack a big punch by adding flavor, color, nutrients and, ultimately, ...
Ocean-Spray ITG.(Formulation/R&D: INGREDIENT TECHNOLOGY)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Ocean-Spray ITG has launched a new BerryFusions Fruits variety: glycerated apple cinnamon. Adding glycerin to the apple cinnamon increases the number of applications possible--namely, for trail mix and other lower-activity products. Process-intensive products such as bagels and cookies ...
Cargill's.(Formulation/R&D: INGREDIENT TECHNOLOGY)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Cargill's iDeserv Crunch Chocolate Bar features dark chocolate with a Fiber Krunch crisp. It contains 35% dietary fiber and 35% fewer calories than many carbohydrates. It also is easy to formulate in multiple ...
Kerry Ingredients.(Formulation/R&D: INGREDIENT TECHNOLOGY)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Research suggests that eating high-ORAC (oxygen radical absorption capacity) foods may help slow the process of aging. Kerry Ingredients' new SuperFruit nutrition bar features high-ORAC fruit inclusions, including real pomegranate fruit powder and an acai puree filling, an increasingly ...
Tate and Lyle.(Formulation/R&D: INGREDIENT TECHNOLOGY)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Tate and Lyle is helping the U.S. foodservice industry cut the trans fats from their menus with a wide range of ingredients and its expertise in reformulating foods. Tate and Lyle's formulations are available for a number of desserts, ranging from chocolate brownies and lemon meringue pie ...
Loders Croklaan's SansTrans RS39 T20.(Formulation/R&D: INGREDIENT TECHNOLOGY)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Loders Croklaan's SansTrans RS39 T20 is a reduced saturate, trans fat-free, nonhydrogenated, all-purpose shortening that offers the same functionality as traditional bakery shortenings, but with 30% less saturated fat than typical trans fat-free alternatives. This ingredient is designed ...
Caravan Products.(Formulation/R&D: INGREDIENT TECHNOLOGY)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Caravan Products' new Six Grain Plus is a tasty blend of six hearty whole grains, with no refined sugar of any kind. It does not have the bitter taste or harsh texture often associated with whole grain bread. Six Grain Plus may be added at 10% and 25% to any baked goods, from sub rolls to ...
The need for speed: today's top conveyors and belts increase output and improve efficiency by reducing downtime for busy bakers and snack manufacturers.(Production/Technology: INNOVATIONS IN EQUIPMENT)
Jan 01, 2007 ... When it comes to conveyors and belts, durability, easy assembly and disassembly, sanitation and versatility are key factors. So is the innovation necessary to improve the qualities that bakeries and snack food manufacturers want and need in a system. Whether it's stainless steel or plastic ...
Jeff of all trades.(Production/Technology: ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT)(Interview)
Jan 01, 2007; ... When he's not working as director of engineering at East Bait, Inc., Chicago, or handing out advice to Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery readers in his monthly column, Jeff Dearduff is on the golf course, coaching baseball, spending time with his six children, playing the guitar, enjoying the ...
SNAXPO 2007--the idea hot spot! Register now for the snack food industry's premier event.
Jan 01, 2007 ... It's time to register for SNAXPO 2007, to be held March 24-27, in Hollywood, Fla., where attendees will have an opportunity to participate in the largest trade show created specifically for the snack food industry. Attendees can save $50 by registering in advance. Due to rave ...
President's letter.
Jan 01, 2007; ... The 110th Congress is now in session. I joined our Chairmen Rich Rudolph in a visit up to Capitol Hill on January 7 to welcome some of the newly sworn in members of Congress and greet some of the veteran members who understand the Snack Food Association's views on the issues affecting our ...
The 2007 Congressional challenge: key industry issues are on the agenda as the new Congress convenes.
Jan 01, 2007 ... Leading the agriculture agenda in the 110th Congress will be FY2007 funding for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs and development of a new Farm Bill to replace the current law, which expires in 2007--major initiatives that could pose challenges for the snack food industry. ...
Focus on functional foods and related health claims.
Jan 01, 2007; ... In late November 2006, the Center for Science in the Public Interest petitioned the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), asking for uniform symbols and labeling schemes to be used on a food product's principle display panel to indicate its healthfulness. However, some food companies have ...
Wishful baking.(My 15 Minutes)
Jan 01, 2007; ... 20-10 (the age, not the year) came with little warning ... or so it seemed. One minute, I was 18 and leaving home for college. The next, I was 22 and entering Northwestern to pursue a master's in journalism. Exactly one year later, I took my first job, at a furniture industry magazine ....
The super snack bowl: this season, consumers are playing a healthier field when it comes to choosing pretzels, chips and crackers for the biggest snacking event of the year.(Formulation/R&D: MARKET TRENDS)
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