May 2021 monthly newsletter

Cannabis curiosity: An emerging and growing market

Cannabis has been hailed as the new “it” ingredient in the food world. US cannabis sales increased 46% in 2020, with the edibles category accounting for 15% of the market. Familiar baked goods like cookies and brownies are leading the way.

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Sounding the alarm on supply chain disruption

While business is booming in the baking industry, the balance of supply, demand and labor has been knocked completely off its axis. In this article, hear from group of industry executives representing equipment, packaging and ingredient suppliers, as well as BEMA and the American Bakers Association, as they examine the volatility of the situation and determine next steps in identifying solutions.

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Henrik Oevermann, CEO of Diosna, shares COVID-19 leadership insights

Diosna, a worldwide manufacturer of pre-dough systems, kneading machines and granulating plants, has looked out for its customers employees during the pandemic. The company’s CEO shares what he has learned from the past year and provides an outlook for 2021.

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TechTalk with Kathy Sargent, Corbion

In our latest episode, Kathy Sargent, director of global strategy for Corbion, explores the product attributes increasingly driving consumer purchases — including natural ingredients that are ethically and sustainably sourced — and how they’re traced back to fermentation.

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Red hot sales in the frozen pizza aisle

Beloved by consumers of all ages, frozen pizza delivers consumers incredible variety in not only toppings but also in crust selections ranging from thin, thick and classic to alternative/healthier and cheese crusts, just to name a few. Here are the top trends.

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Big bucks in better-for-you cookies

While the connection between indulgence and cookies remains a recipe for success, cookie manufacturers are also receiving more calls for better-for-you and allergen-friendly options. Here’s how producers are keeping up with demand.

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What is equity without authenticity?

Ray Smith-Byrd, R&D cereal process engineer at General Mills, shares how companies can look inward and create meaningful change around diversity, equity and inclusion.

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