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Lemon flavors take over Paris Baguette this summer

Handmade on-site by the brand's expert bakers and cakers, the menu is getting a lemon twist this season, including a new innovation: the Supreme Croissant, available in lemon and chocolate varieties. 




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Crumbl adds Toffee Cake to menu through June 15

Toffee Cake is Crumbl’s newest dessert offering: a chocolate cake soaked in melty caramel sauce and crowned with fluffy whipped cream and chopped toffee pieces.




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Crumbl debuts LTO Butter Cake

This week's Crumbl lineup includes Butter Cake, Chocolate Covered Pretzel Pie, Lemon Cupcake, Honey Bun, PB&J, and Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chunk.




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Crumbl reveals Strawberry Shortcake LTO

Crumbl's Strawberry Shortcake features a double-stacked vanilla shortcake layered with fresh whipped cream and housemade strawberry jam.




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Claussen, Baked by Melissa drop Pickle Cupcake

The Baked by Melissa x Claussen Pickle Cupcake will be available beginning July 10 in packs of six or 25 while supplies last.




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Café Valley introduces Girl Scout Mini Cupcakes

Café Valley is introducing a new line of Girl Scout Cookie-inspired mini cupcakes, available beginning in August in five different flavors.




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Café Valley introduces 7UP, Crush soda mini cupcakes

The new 12-count mini cupcakes are rolling out to select retailers nationwide now.




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Nothing Bundt Cakes, Pop-Tarts announce flavor collab

Nothing Bundt Cakes and Pop-Tarts have joined forces to release a new cake flavor, Frosted Strawberry Pop-Tarts, available Aug. 19 to Sept. 1, while supplies last.




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Nothing Bundt Cakes spices up fall with four LTO flavors

The brand's Tastes of Autumn Collection debuts new Pop-Up flavors and brings back its Pumpkin Spice flavor.




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Crumbl celebrates 'Beetlejuice' sequel with Afterlife Cake

To celebrate the release of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Crumbl is releasing a new dessert, as well as hosting an Instagram-only giveaway that will offer one lucky winner an unforgettable Warner Bros. Studio Tour experience in Burbank, CA.




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Albertsons debuts new private label line

Retailer’s first significant private label line debut in recent years boasts sweet treats, dessert toppings, seasonal favorites, scented candles, and more designed to celebrate life’s everyday moments.




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Crumbl turns 7, launches Confetti Celebration Cake

Consumers can visit Crumbl from September 23–28 for a new mini cake plus deals and contests.




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Tous les Jours unveils Halloween collection

The nationwide bakery café chain is offering a limited-edition Halloween collection to celebrate the festive season.




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HelloFresh brings 'Friends' trifle meal to life

The limited-edition meal kit is inspired by the series’ Thanksgiving episode and features all the pre-portioned ingredients to recreate the sweet and savory trifle.




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Sprinkles, Miyoko’s Creamery partner on vegan cupcake

The limited-time bakery treat is made with Miyoko’s Cinnamon Brown Sugar Oat Milk Butter.




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State of the Industry 2023: Miscellaneous candies attract buyers

Some candies don’t fit neatly into one column or another. That’s okay; the “other” candies like marshmallows, spreads, interactive novelty items, and such seem to be fitting into consumers’ candy budgets just fine. 




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State of the Industry 2023: Mints sales remain fresh

It makes sense that mint sales are up (though modestly, when looking at units sold) as recovery from the effects of the pandemic marches on. 




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State of the Industry 2023: Chocolate prevails in taste, texture, experience

Chocolate is a treat that will never go out of style—whether it’s a consumer purchasing it for their own consumption, or perhaps as a gift for friends or family, it is a well-loved dessert. 




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State of the Industry 2024: BFY bars performing well

Bars remain big business—the portability, flavor variety, better-for-you options, and other attributes of the bakery category appeals to hungry commuters, on-the-go moms and their offspring, health-conscious snackers, and other consumer segments.




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State of the Industry 2024: Consumers search for healthier bread options

Consumers have been looking to eat healthier, and producers are responding, offering multigrain, keto, and other options for loaf bread.




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State of the Industry 2024: Buns and rolls capture consumer interest

Buns and rolls will never not be valued in the U.S.—whether you’re a carnivore, flexitarian, or vegetarian, you’re inevitably going to be eating a hamburger or perhaps veggie burger this summer. 




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State of the Industry 2024: Cookies category cools a bit

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. 




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State of the Industry 2024: Shoppers still seek sweet treats

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. 




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SF&WB’s June 2024 issue: the pulse of the bakery industry

This month’s eMagazine explores the field’s current health and future success.




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State of the Industry 2024: Pizza purchases holding steady

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




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State of the Industry: Tortillas sales are mostly flat

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




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State of the Industry 2024: Bakers continue to show resilience and creativity

Producers face ongoing pressures, but they keep demonstrating their strength.




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State of the Industry 2024: Tortilla chips gain ground

After offering creative flavors and ingredients, tortilla chip producers are drawing double-digit growth.




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State of the Industry 2024: Frozen snacks and appetizers stay popular

Consumers keep eyeballing snacks in the freezer case while keeping an eye on their budgets.




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State of the Industry 2024: Chip producers experiment with oils, processes

Manufacturers are poised to tackle the various challenges of the chips category.




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State of the Industry 2024: Nuts and mixes remain popular snack options

To overcome industry obstacles and entice consumers, producers are getting creative.




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State of the Industry 2024: Pretzels continue flavor innovation

The pretzel category rose 6.4% in sales over the past year.




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State of the Industry 2024: Popcorn popularity persists

Category producers entice consumers with adventurous flavors and BFY benefits.




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State of the Industry: Affordable luxury in private label

Consumers crave budget-friendly treats.




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Built for Perfection

Today’s laminators and sheeters are designed to deliver state-of-the-art attributes that meet operators’ needs and bakers’ demands.




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Between the lines

Seeking to replace an outdated laminator or sheeter? You’ll find plenty of new replacements to meet your current and future needs.




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Sheeting and laminating systems built to please

Laminators and sheeters need to evolve as quickly as customers needs do, delivering state-of-the-art advantages, high performance and flexibility to meet increased user demands.




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Laminators and sheeters key to producing today's in-demand baked goods

Laminators and sheeters continue as essential components of many bakery operations, thanks to several prevailing consumer trends.




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Crackers go better-for-you, gluten-free and gourmet: State of the Industry 2016

The cracker market, like many other snack segments, is in an evolutionary state. If you ask Craig Lieberman, president and founder of Denver-based 34 Degrees, changes in the category span “from the types and styles of crackers to the location and placement of crackers in the store.”




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New and updated laminators and sheeters provide flexibility and convenience features

Ease of cleaning, maintenance and access, as well as the ability to produce a wider variety of items, are among the top desires of companies looking to purchase dough laminators and sheeters for production of snack foods and baked goods.




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New dough laminators and sheeters offer advances in product flexibility

Dough comes in many styles, and today's laminators and sheeters need to accommodate an increasing range of requirements.




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Snack and bakery manufacturers search for sanitation, versatility with laminators and sheeters

Effectively and efficiently handling dough is integral to many snack and bakery operations. And the needs producers have today are diverse.




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Safe and automated dough laminators and sheeters

Automation, ease of operation, simple cleanability, hygienic design, operator safety, and the ability to process nontraditional and healthier ingredients are among the top of mind requests for snack and bakery operators looking to buy or upgrade laminators or sheeters.




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ABA's Bakers Manufacturing Academy launches specialized training for sheeting and laminating

The American Bakers Association’s Bakers Manufacturing Academy has launched a new specialized course for cracker operations: the Sheeting and Laminating Lesson.   




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Doritos sends mini tortilla chips to space

In partnership with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the Polaris Dawn mission, Doritos' first-ever space chip fuels awareness and funds for childhood cancer research and treatment.




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Boulder Canyon debuts Buffalo Ranch Chips LTO

Boulder Canyon has introduced its first ranch product, Buffalo Ranch Canyon Cut Kettle Style Potato Chips. 




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Pringles debuts Mexican Street Corn flavor

Pringles Mexican Street Corn Potato Crisps are light, crispy, and never greasy, and bursting with roasted spices, citrus zest, and a little kick of cayenne pepper, per the brand.




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Kettle Brand debuts Spicy Pimento Cheese chips

The limited-edition Spicy Pimento Cheese includes a blend of bold pimento peppers and cheddar cheese flavors cooked into Kettle chips.




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Frito-Lay introduces two potato chip flavors

The two chip flavors—one new and one returning—are hitting shelves in time for the fall snacking season.




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Stacy’s Pita Chips unveils Tomato & Basil flavor

The new variety was created in partnership with Amber Balakian, a fourth-generation tomato farmer.