Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery

07/02/2024

LEXINGTON BAKES is relaunching its portfolio of brownies and cookies in a smaller size format with a mini brand identity refresh and 25% less sugar per serving.

The brand's relaunch includes transitioning its treats from 5-oz. sizes to bite-size 2-oz. sites, and reducing sugar by 25% per serving.

07/01/2024

STATE OF THE INDUSTRY, : Better-for-you varieties of the baked item continue to attract health-conscious consumers.

Thanks to the Tortilla Industry Association - TIA, Don Pancho Authentic Mexican Foods, and Tia Lupita Foods for their input!

As is the case with many bakery products, better-for-you is a leading subcategory.

06/28/2024

The Crumbl and WK Kellogg Co. collaboration will deliver the taste of Crumbl's signature Milk Chocolate Chip cookie in cereal form.

The inspiration behind the partnership came from WK Kellogg Co's commitment to providing consumers with innovative flavor experiences in the cereal aisle.

06/28/2024

On this week's : Did you know there’s a science to what snack consumers choose based on what TV show they're watching?

Learn about that, the Cracker Jack (Cracker Jill) Spotlight Squad, what grocery navigation habits say about generational preferences (research from 84.51°), the most popular ballpark foods from each state (courtesy of TicketSource), and the Sourhouse swaddle for bread.

This week's Fun Friday takes a look at how consumers' snacks correlate with their TV preferences, plus bread babies (swaddles) from Sourhouse, the most popular ballpark foods in every state, and more.

06/28/2024

Potbelly Sandwich Works been a fixture in since 1977. Now, more than four decades after the first shop started feeding residents of the Windy City, the chain has grown beyond the bounds of the city to reach coast to coast—and according to chief operations officer Adam Noyes, Potbelly is just getting started.

Read the interview here: https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/111591-potbelly-sandwich-chain-builds-upon-its-bread

06/27/2024

One of the ways ADM is expanding is by adding new crops and new partners, which is why it has reached an agreement under which Golden Peanut, its wholly owned peanut processing subsidiary, will collaborate with Smucker's and the National Black Growers Council to support the adoption of regenerative practices across 20,000 peanut acres in the southeast U.S.

ADM has reached an agreement under which Golden Peanut, its peanut processing subsidiary, will collaborate with Smucker and the National Black Growers Council to support the adoption of regenerative agriculture practices.

06/27/2024

STATE OF THE INDUSTRY, : While overall sales were relatively flat, producers keep rising to deliver on consumer demands.

Thanks to Red Baron Pizza and Rich Products for their input!

Consumers are choosing frozen over delivery demand quality and variety in their pizzas.

06/27/2024

OLLI Salumeria Americana, a producer of authentic Italian-style salami, has teamed up with That's it. to launch new snack packs. The new Olli Snack Packs combine sweet and salty flavors for a , high-protein on-the-go snack.

Olli Salumeria and That's it. Fruit Bars bring new snack packs to retaill.

06/26/2024

Nothing Bundt Cakes, known for its handcrafted Bundt Cakes, Bundtlets, and Bundtinis, is celebrating the opening of its 600th bakery, located in Tampa (Town ‘N’ Country), Florida, as the brand continues its strategic expansion.

Gen Z’s love of “little sweet treats” is driving the growth of the nation’s largest specialty cake company.

06/25/2024

Cheez-It and Hidden Valley Ranch are listening to their fans and giving consumers what they want, with the launch of Cheez-It x Hidden Valley Ranch Crackers.

Read more: https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/111556-cheez-it-hidden-ranch-introduce-ranch-flavored-crackers

06/25/2024

Some hot news from Tasting Table today, albeit possibly just a rumor. Do you think these Texas Roadhouse rolls would do well at Walmart? (We do, if they're anything like the restaurant variety!)

The fresh rolls with honey-cinnamon butter are often considered to be the best item served at Texas Roadhouse, and you might be able to make them at home soon.

06/25/2024

Mavericks Snacks, known for its plant-based, bolt shaped cookies, launched its Sandwich Crackers, exclusively hitting Whole Foods Market nationwide this summer.

Shoppers can find two varieties of Mavericks’ newest innovation on the shelf, each featuring crackers packed with 8g of whole grains per serving.

06/24/2024

NEWS: Gil Bundy, CEO, Bundy Baking Solutions, recently announced that Scott Bieker has joined the company as the executive vice president of sales, North America.

Gil Bundy, CEO, Bundy Baking Solutions, recently announced that Scott Bieker has joined the company as the executive vice president of sales, North America.

06/24/2024

The Almond Board of California has announced the winners of its Tastemaker Trials student competition, which invited university students to create almond-based snacks that tap into the consumer trend of "intentional indulgence" and appeal to younger generations' snacking needs.

The Tastemaker Trials competition invites the creation of almond-based snacks.

06/24/2024

🍪 New to the Crumbl Cookies lineup for this week: Butter Cake, baked with a crunch of sugar crystals, then topped with a buttery glaze and vanilla bean whipped cream.

The latest LTO shares an lineup of flavors this week alongside Chocolate Covered Pretzel Pie (new), Lemon Cupcake, Honey Bun, Peanut Butter & Jelly, and the Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chunk classic.

Read more: https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/111541-crumbl-debuts-lto-butter-cake

06/21/2024

Tyson Foods (Tyson Brand) has launched its newest retail offerings: Honey Bites and Restaurant Style Crispy Wings.

The new retail offerings include Honey Chicken Bites and Restaurant Style Crispy Wings.

06/21/2024

Netflix and Popcorn Indiana are teaming up to bring Netflix Now Popping, an all-new ready-to-eat -branded popcorn line, to the masses.

Netflix and Popcorn Indiana are teaming up to bring Netflix Now Popping, an all-new ready-to-eat Netflix-branded popcorn line, to the masses.

06/21/2024

This week's includes the HI-CHEW truck in NYC tomorrow, a John Cena / MET-Rx filter, "Pay What You Want" pizza from Newman's Own, new NUTmobile pilots from Mr. Peanut, and Pop-Tarts first Edible Mascot winning a Grand Prix award.

Read it here: https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/111539-fun-friday-hi-chew-truck-john-cena-filter-pay-what-you-want-pizza-planters-peanutters-to-pilot-nutmobile

06/20/2024

The PMMI Foundation, the charitable arm of PMMI: The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, has awarded nearly $200,000 in educational scholarships to students pursuing careers in the and industry.

Congrats to students from: Widener University, Iowa State University, Milwaukee Area Technical College, Colorado State University, Xavier University, Tulane University, Michigan State University, Drexel University, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Marian University Indianapolis, University of South Florida, Purdue University, Columbia State Community College, Manhattan College, Pennsylvania College of Technology, California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), Cape Fear Community College, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), Rochester Institute of Technology, East Carolina University, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Clemson University, and more!

The scholarships underscore PMMI’s commitment to the future of the packaging and processing industry.

06/20/2024

To celebrate the return of the program and fuel the search for the next ambassador, Cheetos is bringing back a fan-favorite flavor for a limited time: Salsa con Queso.

The brand is kicking off a nationwide search for the next Deja tu Huella Ambassador to uplift and inspire the Hispanic community.

06/20/2024

STATE OF THE INDUSTRY, DESSERTS: The category continued to do well over the past 12 months, with many subcategories increasing in sales.

Thanks to Golden Cannoli, Eli's Cheesecake Company, Rubicon Bakers, and Paris Baguette for their input!

With more consumers attending gatherings, the dessert category is having a renaissance.

06/19/2024

STATE OF THE INDUSTRY, BREAKFAST: goods continue to be vital to bakery producers, thanks to discerning consumers with the morning munchies.

Hungry consumers continue to start their day with flavorful, convenient breakfast goods.

06/19/2024

ACQUISITION NEWS: Rise Baking Company announced it has acquired Worcester, MA-based Table Talk Pies, Inc.

Making freshly baked pies since 1924, family-owned Table Talk is a full-line pie producer, specializing in 4-inch snack pies and 8-inch to 10-inch dessert pies.

With the Table Talk acquisition, the combined business will now have 20 Rise Baking Company manufacturing facilities across the U.S. and Canada with an estimated 3,700 total employees.

06/19/2024

Schwan's Company, a U.S. subsidiary of South Korea-based CJ Foods, announced plans to further invest in South Dakota with the purchase of a 142-acre site at Foundation Park for a 700,000 square-foot Asian-style food production facility.

Schwan's Company plans a 700,000 square-foot Asian-style food production facility.

06/19/2024

📺 WATCH: Once again, the annual National Confectioners Association annual show did not disappoint. Candy Industry Senior Editor Elizabeth Parker and SF&WB Chief Editor Jenni Spinner discuss the high points and key trends of this year's .

(featuring products + news from Amos Sweets, Lindt, The Hershey Company, Ferrara Candy Shop, and more!)

Watch it here: https://www.snackandbakery.com/videos/6355248007112?bctid=6355248007112

06/18/2024

Whether consumers are vanilla loyalists or looking to jazz up their cereal selection this summer, General Mills has two vanilla-forward cereal varieties hitting shelves.

Vanilla Chex is returning to shelves, and Birthday Cake Loaded is a new product.

06/18/2024

La Liste, the global guide to the world’s best hotels and restaurants, announced the winners of its annual Pastry Awards. The awards, including 10 categories, showcases a list of 25 pastry chefs and leaders from 14 countries.

Congrats to Dominique Ansel Bakery and more!

The pastry awards feature 10 categories, showcasing a list of 25 pastry chefs and leaders from 14 countries.

06/17/2024

Snack and bakery companies continue to make progress in their efforts.

The IBIE organizers name SF&WB sponsors of BEST in Baking for another show cycle.

06/17/2024

All-new assorted Doughnut Dots with four new flavors join Krispy Kreme Doughnuts' Original Glazed Doughnut Dots as a permanent addition to the menu at participating Krispy Kreme shops.

Fans can enjoy a 10-count cup for just $1 from June 10–16, with purchase of any dozen doughnuts.

06/14/2024

STATE OF THE INDUSTRY, SWEET GOODS: Consumers view the purchase of sweet goods such as doughnuts, muffins, pastries, Danish, etc. as an opportunity to treat themselves.

Thanks to Rich Products, Vandemoortele, and Dawn Foods for participating!

Cookies are a bakery treat that fit in many places—solo snacking sessions, birthdays, and special occasions, tucked into lunchboxes for school or work consumption, and more.