Commercial Baking

01/10/2025

The PMMI: The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies Foundation is furthering its commitment to supporting young generations entering the manufacturing industry through its continued partnership with SparkForce, The FMA Foundation, formally known as Nuts, Bolt & Thingamajigs.

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The organizations began collaborating in 2021, setting out to support summer manufacturing camps nationwide.

01/10/2025

Pepperidge Farm, a brand under The Campbell's Co., is debuting its first-ever Milano White Chocolate cookie.

Similar to the classic sandwich cookie, the new product features two biscuits with a white chocolate filling as well as one of three flavors: Coconut, Lemon or Strawberry.

Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/40tpwmM

01/10/2025

Ferrero North America’s Mother's® Cookies brand has unveiled its first-ever chocolate .

Dynamite Dinosaurs, inspired by Jurassic World, are coated in blue and green vanilla frosting and topped with orange and black sprinkles.

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Inspired by the Jurassic World franchise, the new Mother's Cookies offering comes in various dinosaur shapes.

01/10/2025

FROM THE MAGAZINE 👤

In the latest edition of the Last Word column, Akeem Babatunde, International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) 2025 Planning Committee member and senior director of supply chain for The Kroger Co., discusses the state of the ahead of the upcoming Baking Expo.

Read more about the industry’s digital transformation and the benefits of attending the show in September ➡️ https://bit.ly/3WC8Bwb

01/09/2025

“Together, we're not just bringing exceptional founders of color to the table; we're building a bigger table.” — Victoria Ho | founding member | :Included

:Included, the largest collective of founders and CEOs of color in the food and beverage industry, is celebrating its fifth year of empowering entrepreneurs by publishing its first annual Impact Snapshot.

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:Included is celebrating its fifth year of empowering entrepreneurs by publishing its first annual Impact Snapshot.

01/09/2025

Chips Ahoy!, a brand under the Mondelēz International umbrella, is breaking into a new category with its latest , Baked Bites.

The soft-baked treat comes in a square shape and features a chewy texture similar to a brownie.

Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3DYfEIM

01/09/2025

The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) announced its January schedule.

The lineup features topics such as food safety, trends and sustainability.

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Live webinars are open to the public, and the library of recorded webinars is available exclusively to IDDBA members.

01/09/2025

Registration for iba. TRADE FAIR 2025 has officially opened.

Attendees can visit the trade fair’s website to purchase tickets and learn more about what the show has to offer.

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https://bit.ly/40dpNJ8

Attendees can access tickets to the event by registering on the new iba platform, with options ranging from one- to five-day tickets.

01/09/2025

The American Society of Baking further expanded its educational offerings with the debut of its Masterclass Program, designed specifically for commercial bakeries.​

The training resource is designed for bakeries seeking to invest in their team’s professional development, accommodating 10-20 employees. ​

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The training resource accommodates 10-20 employees and is designed for bakeries seeking to invest in their team’s professional development.

01/08/2025

Meet the Industry Innovators Class of 2024 💫​
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Cierra Fraser, plant manager for White Castle, has been a member of the since 2019. She’s most excited by the innovation in the industry and learning about new technologies and processes. ​

Read more about Fraser and the rest of the Industry Innovators in the 2024 Innovations Annual 👉 https://bit.ly/3VlgsO2 ​

01/08/2025

Tippin's Pies, a wholesale premium pie manufacturer, has made two changes to its leadership team. The company promoted Kevin Ray to EVP and welcomed Micki Hardy as VP of sales and marketing. ​

Learn more about the premium pie manufacturer’s new leaders 👉 https://bit.ly/4257mc8

01/08/2025

“With leading market positions and abundant white space for future growth, Simple Mills perfectly fits our strategy of adding compelling brands in better-for-you segments that complement and diversify our existing portfolio.” — Ryals McMullian | chair and CEO | Flowers Foods

Flowers Foods has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Simple Mills for $795 million cash. The deal expands the baking company’s reach in the better-for-you and attractive snacking segments and enhances its growth and margin prospects.

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The deal expands Flowers' reach in the better-for-you and attractive snacking segments and enhances its growth and margin prospects.

01/07/2025

“Our commitment to exceptional customer service, continuous improvement and employee development has been key to our success so far and will continue to shape our future.” — Tom Willingham | CEO | Smart Mouth Pizza​

AFM Capital Partners, a private investment firm that specializes in middle-market companies, announced the acquisition of Smart Mouth Pizza Fans.​

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Smart Mouth is a branded foodservice program provider of pizza to schools nationwide, offering an array of complementary toppings.

01/07/2025

“We are thrilled to host this competition again as it not only creates opportunities for emerging brands but also allows us to discover new and innovative products to delight our customers.” — Omer Gajial | EVP of merchandising and chief digital officer | Albertsons Companies​

Applications are now open for the 3rd annual Albertsons Companies Innovation Launchpad competition. The top three winners will receive prizes valued at a total of more than $300,000 and also be considered for distribution in the company’s banner stores.​

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The competition — to be held live during Natural Products Expo West — encourages emerging and innovative independent food brands to apply.

01/07/2025

LEXINGTON BAKES is set to expand its product portfolio with the addition of Chilled Oat Bars. ​

Set to launch this quarter, the bars are 100% organic, naturally gluten-free, and omit artificial ingredients. ​

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Set to launch this quarter, the new oat bars are 100% organic, naturally gluten-free, and omit artificial ingredients.

01/07/2025

Meet the Industry Innovators Class of 2024 💫​
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Andrew Sanchez, VP of operations and sales for Slow Dough Bread Co., has been a part of the since fall 2016 when he fell in love with the combination of art and science required to make bread. He’s most proud of growing his company’s product line and distribution network nationwide.​

Read more about Sanchez and the rest of the Industry Innovators in the 2024 Innovations Annual 👉 https://bit.ly/3VlgsO2 ​

01/06/2025

It’s officially 2025, which means the is mere months away from the International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) 🍞​

Subscribe today to stay in the loop on the latest news and must-know insights about Baking Expo. ➡️ https://bit.ly/422qA2j

01/06/2025

From The Magazine 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦​

Consumers are craving more than just a tasty snack. Data from Datassential’s “Marketing Issue: Brand Activations Report” revealed that 46% of consumers overall want an immersive experience from the food and beverage brands they’re loyal to.​

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Social media has made it possible for consumers of all ages in countries around the world to bond over shared interests, especially food.