Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery back issues from January 2009:
Right in control: to automate the production of artisan breads and rolls, ACE Bakery relies on the human touch, analytical controls, Old World processes and the use of flexible systems to gently handle the dough.(ACE Bakery)
Jan 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Five years ago when Brian Sisson joined ACE Bakery, almost everything in production was done by hand. That included ingredient handling, the make up process, the use of walk-in proofers and ambient cooling on racks, the loading into stone-deck ovens and ...
PCI finalizes acquisition.(Business Briefs)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Performance Chemicals & Ingredients Co. of St. Louis, acquired US Foods, Inc. in October, allowing PCI Co. and its majority owner Highlander Partners of Dallas, to continue building a specialty food ingredients and products business. US Foods will retain all of its employees and ...
J.R. Short sells corn division.(Business Briefs)
Jan 01, 2009 ... J.R. Short Milling Co., Kankakee, Ill., finalized the asset sale of its Corn Division to St. Louis-based Bunge North America, enabling further expansion and specialization in pellet extrusion technology to meet the new product needs of domestic and global customers. The ...
PureCircle expands exec team.(Business Briefs)
Jan 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] PureCircle USA, located in Florham Park, N.J., has appointed Dorn Wenninger as corporate vice president of supply chain and Arne Lugeon as corporate vice president of human resources. Wenninger brings with him more than 16 years of senior ...
Miranda Automation opens new H.Q.(Business Briefs)(Miranda Automation North America, LLC )(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Miranda Automation North America, LLC (MANA) opened a new headquarters location in the Houston, Texas area. MANA specializes in the design, engineering, manufacturing, installation and support of automated processing and bulk materials handling systems with primary emphasis on bakery, ...
Farm to fork.(Guest Column)
Jan 01, 2009; ... Bread doesn't come to being in the grocery store. We all know that, but to many of the people buying our products, bagels sprouting from store shelves might as well be reality. Maybe it's that Americans move too quickly to stop and think about where their food comes from or perhaps they ...
The pie's the limit: it doesn't matter how you slice it. Frozen pizza sales remain steady despite these tumultuous times.(Market Trends)
Jan 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] There is something delectably delicious about pizza. Just the mere thought of the gooey, stretchy cheese and the thick, crispy crust can jumpstart any mouth-watering sensation. That being said, the frozen pizza category is one of those areas in ...
1 Kellogg's FiberPlus Antioxidant Bars.(New Products)
Jan 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Company: Kellogg Co., Battle Creek, Mich. Web site: www.kellogg.com Introduced: January Distribution: National Suggested Retail: $3.09 for a 1.2-oz. box of five bars Product Snapshot: Kellogg's ...
2 Pop Culture Probiotic bars.(New Products)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Company: PC Brands, Inc., Solana Beach, Calif. Web site: www.popcultureprobiotics.com Introduced: January Distribution: National Suggested Retail: $1.39 for a 1-oz. bar Product Snapshot: Now on ...
3 Corazonas heart-healthy whole grain tortilla chips.(New Products)
Jan 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Company: Corazonas Foods, Inc., Los Angeles Web site: www.corazonas.com Introduced: January Distribution: National Suggested Retail: $3.29 for a 7-oz. bag Product Snapshot: Featuring the same ...
4 Kettle Brand Sweet Onion potato chips.(New Products)
Jan 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Company: Kettle Foods, Salem, Ore. Web site: www.buykettlechips.com Introduced: January Distribution: National Suggested Retail: $1.19 to $3.99 for a 2-oz., 5-oz. or 9-oz. bag Product Snapshot: ...
A no brainer: generally speaking, consumers are confused about what constitutes whole grains and their benefits. Now, bakers and snack producers are striving to make it easier for them to understand, and consumers are beginning to get this simple concept.(Ingredient Technology)
Jan 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Eating healthy takes careful research and understanding, especially when opting for foods with whole grains. That's why consumers express confusion as to what whole grains are all about. Some products carry the Whole Grains Stamp, but others do not. Some ...
Study: dried plums may slow atherosclerosis.(Ingredient Technology)(Report)
Jan 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] An animal study published recently in the British Journal of Nutrition suggests that eating dried plums slows the development of atherosclerosis. An inflammatory disease, better known as "hardening of the arteries," it is a condition that leads to ...
Portrait of a winner.(Product Innovation)
Jan 01, 2009 ... As vice president of innovation for Roman Meal, Patrick Finney's job is to create new products. Over the years, he has spearheaded the development of new varieties of breads and other whole grain products to take the Tacoma, Wash.-based company to the next level. When the ...
Stuck in a duh-pression.(Editor's Note)
Jan 01, 2009; ... When word got out last month that we had been in a recession since December 2007, I could not help but think, "Hey, what have you guys been smokin' for the last 12 months?" Yes, for almost a year, the nation's economists were unable to utter the R-word without qualifying it. The ...
The Wild Blueberry Association of North America.(Ingredient Briefs)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Wild Blueberry Association of North America cites a published report stating that wild blueberries outperform 24 other commonly consumed fruits, including apples, bananas, red grapes and strawberries, as having the highest cellular antioxidant ...
Cargill.(Ingredient Briefs)
Jan 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Cargill expanded its portfolio of starches with the introduction of HiForm 12754, a quick dispersing cold water-swelling starch that is a versatile option for foodservice applications like fruit pie fillings and puddings. HiForm 12754 addresses dispersion ...
Pendleton Flour Mills.(Ingredient Briefs)
Jan 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Pendleton Flour Mills has more than 100 years of experience as a miller of premium flours, such as Power and Mondako brands. The company knows that bakers depend on the consistency of their ingredients and the reliability of ...
Commercial Creamery.(Ingredient Briefs)
Jan 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Commercial Creamery presents low- and reduced-sodium snack seasonings, available in Pepper Jack, Buttery Cheddar, White Cheddar and Nacho. These seasonings are ...
Caravan.(Ingredient Briefs)
Jan 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caravan's latest innovation is Cakesoft, which is used to extend shelf life of large gourmet cakes, snack cakes and muffins for at least 60 days while maintaining moistness, tenderness and taste. This product also ...
Basics training.(Engineering Management)
Jan 01, 2009; ... The more we adapt ourselves to the new tools used in troubleshooting modern control technology, the more we forget how to do it the old way. Ya know, when the grumpy old relay logic board or weary wire nut acts up? Laptops, cables and software have pushed aside the good old-fashioned, ...
2009 consumer outlook.(ASB Column)
Jan 01, 2009 ... What are consumers thinking as we head into the New Year? Are they concerned about rising food prices? Are they spending less and trading down? How will today's struggling economy impact their spending on baked goods? Is the industry recession-proof? Getting inside the ...
Experts outline government's 2009 legislative agenda.(ABA Update)
Jan 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In a special conference call by the American Bakers Association, a bipartisan Government Affairs Practice group from Covington & Burling LLP, one of Washington, D.C.'s top law firms, outlined what bakers should expect from the Obama Administration and ...
Move it or lose it: today's belts and conveyors contain enhanced features that make them more durable, more versatile and easier to clean and maintain.(Production Technology)
Jan 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Nothing annoys plant managers more than unnecessary downtime, especially when it comes to something as seemingly simple as belts and conveyors. At best, it's downright irritating. In a worse case scenario, it can wreak havoc on the company's ...
Food Process Automation introduced Opti-Flow Cooling Tunnel, an advanced chilled tunnel for cooling biscuits, chocolate and confectionery products.(Equipment Briefs)
Jan 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Food Process Automation introduced Opti-Flow Cooling Tunnel, an advanced chilled tunnel for cooling biscuits, chocolate and confectionery products. Modules come in five-ft. sections, each with its own evaporator coil and fans, three high-impact insulated ...
Wire Belt offers Flex-Turn Series of curve conveyors, specially designed to maintain product orientation around 90-or 180-degree turns.(Equipment Briefs)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Wire Belt offers Flex-Turn Series of curve conveyors, specially designed to maintain product orientation around 90-or 180-degree turns. The conveyors use a unique, tapered pitch to eliminate slipping and tracking problems and allow for maximum product exposure, facilitating washing, ...
Heat and Control optimizes snack packaging by combining Ishida equipment with its ATLAS universal bagmaker and CCW-R multihead weigher to create the Ishida ATLAS iTPS.(Equipment Briefs)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Heat and Control optimizes snack packaging by combining Ishida equipment with its ATLAS universal bagmaker and CCW-R multihead weigher to create the Ishida ATLAS iTPS. It delivers uniform bags with clean seals on a consistent basis at speeds up to 200 beats per minute, thus improving ...
Burford equipment has reached a whole new level of innovation.(Equipment Briefs)
Jan 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Burford equipment has reached a whole new level of innovation. The TGR-100 Tagger allows for coupons, logos and cross-market promotions to be printed on package tags. No operator adjustments are required, and it contains an easy load, spool wound tag unit ....
Rademaker's execution laminating line.(Equipment Briefs)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Rademaker's execution laminating line is designed for Danish, croissants, puff pastry and other laminated doughs. It is available in up to 64 in. width and can be fully integrated into an assembly of product lines. Plus, the ...
Kliklok-Woodman's Apache bagmaker.(Equipment Briefs)
Jan 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Kliklok-Woodman's Apache bagmaker provides operators with package size flexibility and easy-to-use capabilities for applications such as nuts, crackers and cookies. The Apache is built on a Flex-Mount welded tubular steel frame that is designed to bear the ...
Stauffer's All-natural gOOgly-eyed cookies.(Snack of the Month)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Company: D. F. Stauffer Biscuit Co., York, Pa. Web site: www.stauffers.net Introduced: October Distribution: Regional on East Coast Suggested Retail: $2.89 to $3.29 for a 14-oz. bag Product Snapshot: It's time to get googly-eyed about ...
Wheat is the word.(Snack of the Month)(International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association )(Report)
Jan 01, 2009 ... In-store bakeries and delis have been struggling to keep up with the ever-changing events of today's economical situation. However, despite the tidal wave of fuel, crop and commodity costs that pounded profits during most of the year in 2008, wheat is still the word when it comes to what ...
Layers of healthiness.(Snack of the Month)(Purdue University. Department of Food Science )(Report)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2009 ... For too many consumers, the root of the problem doesn't involve eating the right food. After peeling back the layers, it's about eating the products with the right ingredients. According to a study authored and conducted by Mario Ferruzzi, associate professor of the Department ...
New Year, new Me.(The Final Word)(Editorial)
Jan 01, 2009; ... It's BOGO time, as in buy one, get one free. That means, you get two columns for one. I know it's not much, but in this day and age, we all take what we can get right? First, Happy New Year to everyone. New Years to me is more than clinking of the ...
ACE of hearts: ACE Bakery has found success not only because it produces authentic artisan breads and rolls the traditional way, but also because its management team got involved in the business for the love of it.(ACE Bakery)(Company overview)
Jan 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] To make a great loaf of bread, it takes a lot of skill, a little luck, a wealth of patience and a ton of something else. "The bottom line is that it's all about passion and passion about bread," says Philip Shaw, president and CEO of ACE ...