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TECH FLASH

Hostess buys first brand since 2013

The company has acquired Superior Cake Products, which manufactures eclairs, brownie bites, madeleines and other products

Jeremy Gerrard

June 14, 2016

The strategic acquisition comes on the heels of Hostess’s recent innovation efforts to extend its offerings.

Cargill research identifies solutions to reduce saturated fats in baked goods

May 4, 2016

New approaches could slash saturated fat levels up to 40 percent.

TECH FLASH

Flowers Foods acquires second organic bread company in less than a month

The company has acquired the Alpine Valley Bread Company and Dave’s Killer Bread.

Jeremy Gerrard

September 14, 2015

Flowers Foods—whose current brands include Wonder and Nature’s Own—is expected to spend more than $400 million in just one month on organic acquisitions.

Dry Processing

Filling the need for baking mixes

Debra Schug

August 19, 2015

PacMoore, a food processor that specializes in mixes for home-baked goods, blends and packages the mixes into boxes for more than 40 customers nationwide at its Hammond, IN facility.

Technology Sourcebook

Bread volume analyzer

April 14, 2015

The Perten BVM laser topography-based bread volume analyzer is suitable for samples with volumes from 200 to 2,800mL.

Bimbo Bakeries recalls bagels in some Midwest states

Jeremy Gerrard

February 6, 2015

Bimbo Bakeries USA issued a voluntary recall of Thomas’, Sara Lee and Jewel Bagels in several Midwest states because the products may contain undeclared peanuts and almonds.

New study boasts health benefits of white bread

Jeremy Gerrard

June 13, 2014

Highly criticized, and shunned in favor of wheat, white bread is getting a better reputation thanks to scientists who found that the food encourages growth of beneficial gut bacteria.