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Bagels
Originally found only in Jewish communities in North America, bagels have now become a staple of the American breakfast.
Baked Snacks
Baked snacks can be seen as a healthier snacking alternative by consumers.
Bars
Convenience, portability and health trends have all gained steam, making nutrition bars a key snack and meal-replacement category.
Beverage
Minimal processing, ample nutrients and natural energy sources persist in the beverage category.
Bread
Consistently processing dough into quality bread requires good science, innovative engineering and an understanding of the various methods.
Buns
To spike bun sales, producers seek to add value through better-for-you claims and unique flavors.
Cake
Indulgent items such as cake continue to thrive even as consumers seek out healthier fare.
Cereal
Cereals provide sensory diversity and are often associated with fiber, heart health and weight control.
Chips
To reach consumers, snack makers are experimenting with new chip flavors and textures.
Confectionery
Despite being more health-conscious, consumers aren't shunning confectionery. In fact, smaller sweet bites and handcrafted pieces are finding success in this category.
Cookie
Cookies took a hit in the marketplace for several years, but are now making a strong comeback. While some processes are "cookie-cutter" simple, others allow for unique and innovative end products.
Cracker
Flavors, textures, nutritional value and many other attributes of crackers take center stage to satisfy consumer demands.
Dairy
Dairy ingredients are effective in a wide range of applications and meet consumer expectations for health, satiation and indulgence.
Donuts
Bakeries are seeing success by innovating and pushing the boundaries of the traditional donut.
Grain-based
Responding to consumer demand for more nutritious products, the grain-based foods industry has introduced a variety of items featuring whole grains.
Muffins
Consumers are starting to think of muffins as more than just a morning snack.
Pasta
Despite the rise of certain diets, the pasta category remains strong and works to expand its gluten-free options.
Pizza
From crust to topping, the possibilities for pizza innovations can seem endless.
Prepared Food
Prepared foods in c-stores, supermarkets and fast-casual restaurants are driving growth in their specific channels.
Pretzels
Pretzels traditionally been positioned as a healthier snack alternative, but this product has untapped potential for innovation.
Rolls
Aside from typical pairings, bakers have an opportunity to position rolls as components of meal kits.
Snacks
While there will always be a place for snacks in the diet, there is a lot of attention and a lot of research to improve nutrition while maintaining taste and texture.
Tortilla
Tortillas compete with bread for market share as ethnic foods gain popularity in the United States.
Corporate Strategy
Learn how companies are differentiating themselves from the competition and changing the way they engage with consumers.
Financial Performance
The latest markets news, data and analysis on industry manufacturers and suppliers.
Mergers and Acquisitions
Breaking news about mergers and acquisitions, buyouts and takeovers within the baking industry.
Conveyors and Belts
Tortillas compete with bread for market share as ethnic foods gain popularity in the United States.
Depositor
Whether it be cookies, bread, donuts, filling or topping, any system depositing a material is covered here.
Extrusion
By leveraging extrusion’s capabilities, snack makers can produce intriguing textures.
Finishing
With a variety of applications, comes new challenges for bakers that create consistent, finished baked goods.
Freezing and Refrigeration
By taking advantage of the latest advances in freezing technology, bakers can reduce waste by maintaining product quality, enter new distribution markets and streamline their operations.
Fryer
Learn how to select fryers to handle ingredients, optimize product quality and raise sustainability.
Ingredient Handling
From vacuums to blowers, dense phase to continuous movement, ingredient handling methods vary as much as the ingredients moving on or through them.
Makeup Systems
From mixing to sheeting to dividing to rounding, the most important processes in baking and snack manufacturing happen before the dough meets the oven.
Mixer
Mixing is fundamental to all baked foods and snack items and is the make or break point of quality and consistent end products.
Oven
Achieving successful bake starts with matching the oven with the right application.
Packaging
It might be the final step in the production of baked foods and snacks, but this step is critical for ensuring quality and shelf life.
Pans
Learn how the design, production and storing of pans impacts their lifespan.
Proofer
The engineering and design of proofers continue to evolve as bakers look to automate production.
Sheeter and Laminator
Quality pastry and other products come from precise sheeting and laminating technology.
Slicer
When choosing slicers and portioners, a bakery considers its product's characteristics, the equipment's flexibility and the company's strategies to adapt quickly in the case of a problem.
Snack Production
With the snacking market continuing to evolve, flexibility matters most when selecting equipment.
Cocoa
Cocoa powder is used in a variety of baking and baking mix applications as well as to flavor chocolate milk and confectionery.
Corn
Food applications for corn include flaking grits in cold cereal, extruded products used in snacks, corn meal and flour used for breading and other purposes among other uses, including gluten-free products.
Flour
While flour can be derived from nearly any grain, legume, vegetable or other food items, it primarily is milled from wheat.
Oats
Associated with lower blood cholesterol when consumed regularly, oats may be found in variety of baked foods, including cookies, cereals and oatmeal.
Rice
The primary dietary staple for more than half the world's population, rice provides more than 15 vitamins and minerals.
Soybean
The primary use of soybeans is the production of soybean meal as the primary protein source for animal feed. Soy flour, derived from soybean meal, is widely used in food applications such as baked foods and salad dressings.
Sugar
The commercial baking sector is the largest user of refined cane and beet sugar, but it remains the primary sweetener for confectionery, ice cream, beverages and many other food applications.
Wheat
The primary food grain in the United States, wheat is mainly milled to make flour for baking and other applications.
Computers and Controls
New software can increase efficiencies and automate processes.
Facilities
Learn how food manufacturers are reworking their plants to meet customer and food safety needs.
Food Safety and Sanitation
Product contaminations, recalls, food-borne illnesses remain top-of-mind for baking and snack producers.
Maintenance
On a production line, components — big or small — can require maintenance at any given time.
Milling
BakingBusiness.com delivers the latest milling industry news and analysis.
Quality Assurance
New software and equipment ensure food safety and efficient production output.
Regulatory
Stay up-to-date on the latest regulatory changes that impact the baked foods industry.
Supply Chain
To achieve sustainable growth, operations must identify risks and opportunities in supply chains.
Transportation
Rising freight costs in North America continue to be an industry-wide challenge.
Warehouse/Distribution
For greater traceability and to improve the handling of finished products, automated warehouse management systems can go a long way in helping advance distribution systems.
C-store
The convenience store channel has experienced rapid growth as consumers look to snack on-the-go.
E-commerce
The convenience store channel has experienced rapid growth as consumers look to snack on-the-go.
Omnichannel
To stay competitive in an evolving retail landscape, baking and snack manufacturers are developing a multi-channel sales approach.
Retail
The latest news and insights about retail, food service, institutional, export and e-commerce sales channels for food products.
Animal Welfare
Part of the growing shift toward sustainable practices, brands are working to develop animal welfare standards.
Artisan
Previously a specialty niche, artisan products have continuously made their way to the mainstream consumer for the past 20 years.
Baby Boomers
As the demographic ages, baby boomers represent growing opportunity for marketers
Clean Label
The clean label trend, often paired with the short label trend, is a result of the demand for less-processed foods and more transparency.
Convenience
On-the-go snacking drives the demand for portable products.
Gen Z
Born between 1997 and 2010, this generation was taught to value food based on nutrition and function, not just taste.
Gluten-Free
While more and more people are looking to avoid gluten due to intolerance and general dietary preference, companies are trying to make sure they don't sacrifice taste when gluten is eliminated.
Health and Wellness
By tapping into ever-changing health and wellness trends, food manufacturers can give products a new life.
Millennials
Millennials have been a driving force of change within the baking and snack industry, creating new opportunities and challenges for manufacturers.
Natural
Wellness-seeking consumers are increasingly drawn to products with natural claims.
Non-G.M.O.
Non-GMO products are on the rise as certain consumers seek out products with traceable ingredients.
Organic
The demand for organic certification increases at a rapid pace, creating a greater need for organic farmers.
Portion Control
From mini desserts to single-serving snacks, food manufacturers are getting creative when it comes to portion control.
Premium
Using high-end ingredients and finishings can elevate baked foods and snacks to a higher price point.
School Nutrition
New regulations provide more flexibility with school lunches to ensure school nutrition standards are both healthful practical.
Superfoods
Consumers are constantly searching for the latest product to deliver optimal health benefits.
Sustainability
Baking and snack companies are looking for new ways to be corporate citizens while lowering overhead and improving their bottom lines.
Transparency
Going beyond the label, consumers are now digging deep to discover how ingredients are sourced.
Value
Looking to serve consumers at every price point, bakers and snack makers are delivering low-cost products that don't skimp on flavor and texture.
People
Timely information on personnel changes throughout the industry.
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