How tiny became tony
Small is big business in depositing, thanks to the explosion of the portion-control trend.
Beauty is in the eye of the pie holder
The rise of fresh pie has led to an
explosion of flavors and styles,
creating an inviting new option
for consumers who usually turn
to cake for dessert
World food prices hit record highs
World food prices climbed 2.2 percent to reach record highs in February, surpassing the previous record set in January, according to the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization.
Packaging systems step up
As packaging starts playing a bigger role in consumers’ purchasing decisions, manufacturers are looking for innovative systems that can handle the pressure
Year of the cracker
Bolstered by increased at-home eating, crackers are sprouting a host of new varieties
The juicy details
Health claims are at the heart of the exotic-fruit-inclusion trend, but new research indicates that some familiar
varieties also possess superfruit qualities
Education before expenditure
In today's thrifty climate, oven manufacturers and suppliers are stressing the importance of education and careful consideration during an upgrade
Bakery finds faster way to ice
With the cupcake trend
showing no signs of slowing, many bakers
find themselves making thousands
of the treats every month
USDA predicts food inflation will accelerate
Although food inflation
this year was at its lowest level since
1992, the USDA announced that it
expects 2011 levels to move quickly
upward as a result of higher commodity
prices this summer
