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U.S. Winter Wheat Production Forecast Down

May 13, 2013 9:34 am | by ROXANA HEGEMAN,Associated Press | News | Comments

In the first government projection on the harvest's anticipated size, the National Agricultural Statistics Service estimated winter wheat production will be down 10 percent to 1.49 billion bushels, due to fewer acres — 32.7 million acres, some 6 percent fewer acres than a year ago — and a 1.8-bushel decrease in average yields, to 45.4 bushels per acre.

Consumer Trends: Gluten-Free Market Skyrocketing

May 21, 2013 12:00 pm | News | Comments

The increasing number of celiac patients, gluten intolerants and health conscious people has increased the demand for gluten-free products. The gluten-free products market is experiencing a double-digit growth. The most important factor behind buying more gluten-free food products is that they are considered healthier than conventional products.

Photo of the Day: A Worrying Wheat Forecast

May 13, 2013 9:29 am | News | Comments

In this May 1, 2013, photo Kansas farmer Ben McClure, a farmer from Hugoton, Kan., examines a wheat stalk in a Reno County wheat field. The Agriculture Department Friday, May 10, 2013, forecast U.S. farmers will harvest a far smaller winter wheat crop this season than a year ago, particularly for the hard red varieties used to bake bread.

Griddle Depositor

May 13, 2013 1:00 am | by Food Manufacturing Staff | Product Releases | Comments

Company's Griddle Depositors are designed for pancake and waffle batters.

Bolivia Tries To Make Coca Palatable

May 9, 2013 9:32 am | by PAOLA FLORES,Associated Press | News | Comments

President Evo Morales has a personal stake in seeing the destigmatization of the crop. He and his fellow growers say they want to build a healthy market for coca-based products, despite the belief of U.S. officials that most of Bolivia's crop ends up as narcotics. Yet a stubborn problem keeps getting in the way of the president's grand plan: While coca tea is popular, most people seem to find other coca-based food unappetizing.

Photo of the Day: Coca Treats Fall Flat

May 9, 2013 9:26 am | News | Comments

Urged on by President Evo Morales, Bolivians had been trying to turn coca leaf, the base ingredient of cocaine, into popular treats ranging from candies to pastries. Yet as coca processing factories were built and products were marketed, a stubborn problem kept getting in the way of Morales' grand plan: Most people, including many Bolivians, just don't like eating coca food.

National Chocolate & Dessert Show Returns to Chicago

May 8, 2013 12:42 pm | News | Comments

The National Chocolate & Dessert Show (NCDS) returns to Chicago’s Navy Pier on Sunday, October 20 to Tuesday, October, 22 as the nation’s only trade show dedicated to the chocolate and dessert industry. Foodservice operators, retail buyers, chefs, and chocolatiers attendees will leave with the key learnings and solutions to run a successful chocolate or dessert operation or retail program.

National Chocolate & Dessert Show

May 8, 2013 11:52 am | Events

The National Chocolate Show will return to Navy Pier in Chicago this October as the National Chocolate & Dessert Show, the only trade show dedicated to the chocolate and dessert industry. Exhibitors at the show will offer all the tools to create a chocolate or dessert line, from packaging, equipment, ingredients, and more.

Kellogg Plans To Lure Adults Back to Cereal

May 3, 2013 12:24 pm | by CANDICE CHOI,AP Food Industry Writer | News | Comments

Kellogg has a plan to get adults to eat more cereal: pile on the nutrients. The Battle Creek, Mich.-based company says it's introducing Raisin Bran with omega-3 and a multigrain version of Special K later this month as it works to boost struggling cereal sales in North America.

Hostess Opening Bakeries in Indiana and Illinois

April 30, 2013 9:44 am | News | Comments

Hostess Brands LLC said Monday that it will open bakeries in Indiana and Illinois, following announcements last week that it will reopen bakeries in Georgia and Kansas in its effort to bring back some of its snack brands. The predecessor to Hostess Brands filed for bankruptcy protection in 2012 after years of turmoil and later decided to go out of business after a nationwide strike crippled its operations.

Tunisia-Born Baker Makes Paris’ Best Baguette

April 29, 2013 9:38 am | by ELAINE GANLEY,Associated Press | News | Comments

If you want the best baguette in Paris, go see Ridha Khadher. The 42-year-old baker has been turning out the long, golden rods of bread since he was 15, and has just been awarded the Grand Prix for his labor. Khadher, born in Tunisia, said on Friday that he had decided at the last minute to enter the annual competition for the best traditional baguette in the city.

Photo of the Day: Paris' Best Baguette

April 29, 2013 9:32 am | News | Comments

Ridha Khadher, a Tunisian born baker, stands in his Paris bakery as he poses with one of his baguettes after winning the title of Best Baguette of Paris, Friday April 26, 2013. This award makes him the baguette supplier for the Elysee Palace, home of the French Presidency.

Hostess To Reopen Kan. Bakery This Summer

April 26, 2013 9:26 am | News | Comments

Hostess Brands LLC says it will reopen its eastern Kansas bakery this summer, with the hiring of an initial 250 people already underway. The announcement was made Thursday by the investment partnership that bought Hostess Brands' snack cake product lines.

Hostess To Reopen Ga. Baking Facility

April 24, 2013 12:37 pm | News | Comments

Hostess Brands LLC has announced plans to re-launch its bakery in Columbus, Ga. and plans to add about 300 jobs in the area over the next several years. The Georgia Department of Economic Development Tuesday announced the company plans to resume operations this summer and will produce a full assortment of iconic Hostess snack products — including Twinkies.

Consumer Trends: Revolutionizing the American Breakfast

April 24, 2013 12:00 pm | News | Comments

Rabobank has published a new report on the U.S. morning eating occasion, particularly the breakfast cereal market, examining factors that are contributing to a decline in breakfast cereal consumption, and leading consumers to turn away from the cereal bowl in favor of other breakfast options. Rabobank also explores various strategies by breakfast cereal companies to inject new growth into the category.

PROCESS EXPO Continues To Grow

April 19, 2013 9:52 am | News | Comments

The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) announced today that it has now surpassed the milestone of 200,000 square feet for the 2013 PROCESS EXPO trade show. The show will be held November 3-6 at McCormick Place (South and North Halls) in Chicago.

Okla. Governor Signs Home Bakery Act into Law

April 18, 2013 9:49 am | News | Comments

Legislation that allows small home bakeries to operate without a food preparation license has been signed into law by Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin. Fallin signed the Home Bakery Act on Monday. The Oklahoma House approved the legislation without opposition in March. The state Senate passed the bill last week.

Man Sentenced To Death for Bakery Blast

April 18, 2013 9:40 am | News | Comments

A court has sentenced a man to death for a bomb attack that killed 17 people three years ago at a bakery popular with tourists in western India. Judge N.P. Dhote sentenced Mirza Himayat Baig on Thursday after finding him guilty of murder and conspiracy in the February 2010 blast at the German Bakery in Pune in Maharashtra state. Six other suspects are still at large.

Photo of the Day: Snacking for 100 Years

April 17, 2013 8:00 am | News | Comments

Lance is launching new cracker and cookie products this month as part of its 100th anniversary celebration. "Our 100th anniversary is all about giving our fans more of what they love and delivering on the many consumers requests we've heard over the years," said Tom Ingram, Senior Brand Director, Bakery at Snyder's-Lance, Inc.

India: Man Convicted of Murder for Bakery Blast

April 15, 2013 12:15 pm | News | Comments

A court in India on Monday convicted a man of murder for a bomb blast that killed 17 people three years ago at a popular bakery in western India. The court also found Mirza Himayat Baig guilty of criminal conspiracy in the February 2010 blast at the German Bakery in the city of Pune, in the western Indian state of Maharashtra.

Secrets From The Potato Chip Factory

April 15, 2013 9:24 am | by NPR | Videos | Comments

Potato chip maker Herr's is based in Nottingham, Pa. The company used to process just a few potatoes per hour, and most of the labor was manual. As the company grew, so did the scale and automation of its processes. Today, Herr's churns through a several tons of spuds per hour.

Food Security a Key Issue in Venezuela

April 10, 2013 9:37 am | by JAMES ANDERSON,Associated Press | News | Comments

Venezuelans complain that what goes into their Sunday dinner plate comes from abroad. It's a complaint heard often these days as Hugo Chavez's hand-picked successor, Nicolas Maduro, seeks election against opposition candidate Henrique Capriles. Under the socialist government, shoppers cannot count on finding sugar, cornmeal for Venezuela's beloved arepas and other goods when they go to market.

Court Approves Sale of Hostess’ Last Core Assets

April 10, 2013 9:33 am | News | Comments

Hostess Brands Inc. won approval Tuesday to sell off the last of its major cake and bread brands, bringing the total proceeds from its liquidation to about $860 million. A U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge in New York approved the two deals, said Hostess spokeswoman Anita-Marie Laurie.

Photo of the Day: Venezuela's Foreign Food

April 10, 2013 9:31 am | News | Comments

Venezuelans complain that what goes into their Sunday dinner plate comes from abroad: Steak, from Brazil; plantains, the Dominican Republic; rice, South Africa; Parmesan cheese, Uruguay; oats, Chile. Even coffee, in a country famed for it, often is Colombian.

Vanilla Flavors for Confectionery Products

April 10, 2013 1:00 am | by Food Manufacturing Staff | Product Releases | Comments

Govanil™ is a new range of vanilla flavors that enhance vanilla notes in bakery and confectionery food products like cookies, biscuits, pastries, cakes, fillings and chocolates.