Commercial Baking

01/09/2024

Killer Brownie® announced its Kitchen Sink brownies are now available with individual packaging for wholesale distribution.

Each case includes 44 fully baked and frozen.

The Killer Brownie Co. announced that its Kitchen Sink brownies are now available in individual packaging for wholesale distribution.

01/09/2024

EngelmansBakery has announced several leadership changes.

The family-owned wholesale bakery’s changes will advance its commitment to quality, service and innovation as it moves into its 40th year.

Engelman’s Bakery Engelman’s Bakery has announced leadership changes to advance the bakery’s commitment to quality, service and innovation as it moves into its 40th year.

01/08/2024

Meet the Industry Innovators Class of 2023 💫

Elana Schulman, director of special projects for Eli's Cheesecake Company, is a third-generation baker helping shape the company’s hiring strategies and creating opportunities for others.

Read more about Schulman and the rest of the Industry Innovators in the 2023 Innovations Annual ➡️ https://bit.ly/3NUR9hO

01/08/2024

Hero Bread’s better-for-you baked goods are now made with olive oil.

Cole Glass, founder and CEO, shared insights on the company’s new recipe and the reception of the olive oil-based products.

Hero Bread has incorporated olive oil into its line of better-for-you bread products.

01/05/2024

SNAC International has donated $3,000 to the Nadia and Alf Taylor Foundation.

This donation aligns with the trade association's commitment to supporting initiatives and fostering positive change.

This donation aligns with the trade association's commitment to supporting initiatives and fostering positive change.

01/04/2024

Meet the Industry Innovators Class of 2023 💫

Chance Delany, director of strategic analysis for Crown Bakeries, is leading the baking company’s “One Crown” initiative, which channels significant investments in branding, manufacturing and employee welfare at each bakery location.

Read more about Delany and the rest of the Industry Innovators in the 2023 Innovations Annual ➡️ https://bit.ly/3NQ6YXe

01/04/2024

McKee Foods, maker of the Little Debbie brand, has revealed two additions to its Valentine’s Day lineup: Vanilla Mini and Big Pack Valentine — Vanilla.

Although 2024 is just beginning, Little Debbie is already revealing two additions to its Valentine’s Day lineup, Vanilla Mini Donuts and Big Pack Valentine Cakes — Vanilla.

01/03/2024

New Horizons Baking Company announced the acquisition of Graffiti Foods.

This completes New Horizon’s ingredient portfolio and enhances vertical integration for the Norwalk, OH-based company.

New Horizons Baking Co. announced the acquisition of Graffiti Foods, LLC, a producer of highly customized, liquid blend solutions.

01/03/2024

Meet the Industry Innovators Class of 2023 💫

Jeb Sloan, director of process engineering for CLIF Bar, has been part of the baking industry since 2001. One career highlight is when he helped shape and inspire Clif Bar’s team of 200+ people.

Read more about Sloan and the rest of the Industry Innovators in the 2023 Innovations Annual ➡️ https://bit.ly/41Nbw6c

01/02/2024

Bimbo Bakeries USA’s brands will hit the track again in 2024.

The baking company announced it will continue its partnership with JTG Daugherty Racing and is in the final stages of selecting which NASCAR Cup Series races and BBU brands will be featured on Ricky Stenhouse, Jr.’s No. 47 Camaro.

Bimbo Bakeries USA and its brands will return to the racetrack in 2024 by continuing its partnership with JTG Daugherty Racing.

01/02/2024

Golden Dough Foods has announced a new licensing and nationwide launch with Girl Scouts.

The collaboration includes a brownie featuring Thin Mint and will be available at Sam's Club nationwide as well as other retailers.

The collaboration will feature Thin Mint cookies in a brownie format available at Sam’s Club nationwide as well as other retailers.

12/29/2023

Meet the Industry Innovators Class of 2023 💫

Kevin Yavari, senior manager of corporate environmental responsibility at Bimbo Bakeries USA, is finding new ways to make operations more efficient while benefitting the company and the environment.

Read more about Yavari and the rest of the Industry Innovators in the 2023 Innovations Annual ➡️ https://bit.ly/3H0SEat

12/29/2023

CauliPuffs, a family-owned business from Central Coast California, has debuted a puffed snack line made from a blend cauliflower, rice and corn.

CauliPuffs, a family-owned business from Central Coast California, has debuted a puffed snack line made from cauliflower, rice and corn.

12/28/2023

Researchers at Kansas State University announced a breakthrough in the development of wheat-based foods with lower amounts.

The discovery could lessen the effects on those impacted by autoimmune diseases such as celiac.

Researchers at Kansas State University announced a breakthrough in the development of wheat-based foods that contain lower gluten amounts.

12/28/2023

Meet the Industry Innovators Class of 2023 💫

Kathy Sargent, senior director of baking technology at Bimbo Bakeries USA, turned her love for baking into a career. In her role at BBU, she’s had the opportunity to collaborate with industry experts to improve product quality, shelf life and texture.

Read more about Sargent and the rest of the Industry Innovators in the 2023 Innovations Annual➡️ https://bit.ly/48xiBKC

12/27/2023

With a new year on the horizon, the Commercial Baking team took a look at some of the highlights from 2023.​

Watch for takeaways on everything from articles and podcast seasons to videos and more.

12/27/2023

Equii’s latest nutritional puts essential elements at the forefront.

The brand's Complete Protein and Added Fiber breads are made with 4 grams of dietary and 8 grams of plant-based per slice.

Equii has revealed its latest nutritional innovation, Equii Complete Protein and Added Fiber breads.

12/26/2023

Meet the Industry Innovators Class of 2023 💫​

Tammy Wong, R&D director at Aspire Bakeries, has been a member of the baking industry since 2012. Throughout her career, she’s presented innovative ideas and solutions to customers as well as built a team of innovative industry developers.​

Read more about Wong and the rest of the Industry Innovators in the 2023 Innovations Annual Issue ➡️ https://bit.ly/48xo6cd

12/25/2023

Happy Holidays from Commercial Baking! ❄️

12/22/2023

“We all have a part in building this culture of belonging. When you talk about DEI, you’re really talking about changing culture, the way we behave and what we show people when they come into our company.” — Nathan Norris | director of DEI | Highland Baking Co.

Read more key takeaways from Norris and Felisa Stockwell, co-chairs of the American Bakers Association Working Group.

The American Bakers Association’s DEI Working Group hosted a DEI conference during the Bakers Fly-In and Policy Summit in Washington DC.

12/21/2023

Kellanova has reduced the amount of plastic used in Cheez-It Snap'd, Cheez-It Puff'd and Club Crisp packaging in efforts to support the environment and continue with its Kellanova Better Days Promise.

Kellanova has reduced the amount of plastic used in Cheez-It Snap'd, Cheez-It Puff'd and Club Crisp packaging in efforts to support the environment.

12/21/2023

The American Society of Baking named three new members to the Baking Hall of Fame Selection Committee.

The new members are:
▪️ Morgan Murphy | VP | Mother Murphy’s Flavors
▪️ Lee Sanders | president | Lee Sanders Strategy Group LLC
▪️ Valerie Wayland | senior director, corporate regulatory compliance | Flowers Foods

Learn more about the trio ️⬇️

The American Society of Baking announced Morgan Murphy, Lee Sanders and Val Wayland as the newest members of the Baking Hall of Fame Selection Committee.

12/20/2023

Ube was named the flavor of the year by T. Hasegawa USA Inc. in its 2024 Food and Beverage Flavor Trends Report.​

The bright purple root from the Philippines, known for its vibrant hue and distinct flavors, is a versatile ingredient that can be used in savory and sweet applications, including artisan bread and donuts.

Food and beverage flavor manufacturer T. Hasegawa named ube flavor of the year in its 2024 Food and Beverage Flavor Trends Report.

12/20/2023

Avant Food Media has released its first-ever Impact Report.​

The report highlights key company demographics, Avant’s social and environmental impact as it relates to industry contributions, volunteer work, and sustainability efforts.​

Learn more about the media company’s impact ➡️ https://bit.ly/3NxCF7q

12/19/2023

FROM THE MAGAZINE 🎧​

Kansas State University has long been known for its College of Agriculture and the Grain Science and Industry program. With its latest agriculture infrastructure initiative, K-State aims to develop an interdisciplinary approach to working with the baking and milling industries to not only enhance the school’s reputation as a global grain science think tank but also contribute to solving some of the world’s most challenging food-related problems. ​

Listen as Dr. Ernie Minton, Dean of the College of Agriculture, reflects on the university's latest recruitment strategies as a part of the overall initiative and read the full feature in the 2023 Innovations Annual. ➡️ https://bit.ly/41ctmQ6

12/19/2023

The American Society of Baking has named its 2024 Baking Hall of Fame inductees:

▪️ Fred Springer | retired CEO | Burford Corp.
▪️ Norman Borlaug, PhD | American agronomist
▪️ Robert Benton | retired executive VP of network optimization | Flowers Foods
▪️ Erin Sharp | retired group VP of general manufacturing | The Kroger Co.

The American Society of Baking announced four inductees to its 2024 Baking Hall of Fame.

12/18/2023

Stauffer's Cookies is putting a new formula for a classic product to the test in 2024.

Beginning in January, the brand will market-test Stauffer’s Simply Animals, an update on the classic cracker with cleaner ingredients in mind.

YORK, PA — Stauffer’s, the creator of one of the first animal crackers in the US, announced the upcoming release of a modernized version of its classic product. The new animal cracker variety, Stauffer’s Simply Animals, is peanut-free and has no high fructose corn syrup, artificial colors or f...

12/18/2023

Commercial Bakeries Corp. announced the appointment of Shawn Warren as CEO.

The appointment follows Commercial Bakeries’ recent acquisition by Graham Partners. As CEO, Warren will focus on accelerating growth, while driving and value for the company’s customers.

Following its recent acquisition by Graham Partners, Commercial Bakeries Corp. announced the appointment of Shawn Warren as CEO.

12/15/2023

FROM THE MAGAZINE 🎥​

Dive into a day at Potter's Crackers, a Madison, WI-area cracker company that expanded from a local farmers market brand to a specialty brand that supplies retailers in 48 states.​

Read the full feature story in the 2023 Innovations Annual ➡️ https://bit.ly/41ctmQ6

12/14/2023

Headed home for the holidays?

Whether it takes a brief drive or a cross-country flight, turn that travel time into a learning opportunity by listening to the Troubleshooting Innovation podcast.

All nine seasons — including the latest featuring Hearthside Food Solutions LLC’ Darlene Nicosia — are available to listen to on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Google Podcasts and commercialbaking.com

🎧 Apple: https://apple.co/3NunBYi
🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/48htfor
🎧 YouTube: https://bit.ly/41kkacp
🎧 Google: https://bit.ly/3Ns0XzK