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As a global leader in the food industry, Puratos USA collaborates with commercial bakers, retailers, foodservice companies and distributors to develop the on-trend and innovative products consumers want.  Puratos has the knowledge and expertise to help mid- and large-size baking companies navigate evolving consumer behaviors, complex regulatory requirements and labeling demands, with customized solutions that help their businesses stay competitive,

2025 is a critical year in terms of sustainability because many companies have made commitments to make their packaging more sustainable by the end of the year. Some of these commitments include designing 100% of their packaging to be recyclable, compostable or reusable; and incorporating a minimum of 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content. Read this free white paper from St.

Some of the baking industry’s best innovation comes from a combination of deep roots and new ideas. That’s a perfect way to describe Henry & Sons, a family-owned manufacturer of VEMAG replacement parts and new technology. With more than 2,000 replacement parts and patented original equipment designs all made in the USA, Henry & Sons is heading toward the future

Whether it’s a tart and tangy pastry, a tantalizing new flavor combination, or the latest in functional foods, Puratos provides its customers with the on-trend inspiration, innovation and insights they need to keep their companies moving toward the future. Puratos is the expert in collecting relevant, fresh, in-depth consumer trends data that gives bakeries a global perspective on where the

These Lebanese cereal experts added baked chips and baked tortilla chips to their SNIPS brand with help from Reading Bakery Systems.   Starting in Lebanon in 1998, what is now the Difco Group opened the first and only cereal factory in the Middle East. The mission? Make high-quality cereal accessible to all. At the time, the only available cereal product

Contributing writer Jorge Izquierdo is the VP of market development for PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. HERNDON, VA — Packaging has always been a balancing act. Consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies must weigh cost vs. performance and market appeal vs. machinability. As interest in sustainable packaging has grown, brand owners also must balance circularity with price, safety,

Bread production is an art, and its secret is naturalness. Good bread contains no industrial additives. All it consists of is cereals, water, salt, yeast, and above all, pre-doughs that give it a characteristic flavor. Therefore, the challenge of modern baked goods production is the naturality of the products. Thanks to pre-dough systems, consumers can consciously enjoy tasty, natural bakery