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Krispy Kreme celebrates Barbie's 65th with new doughnuts

Krispy Kreme is celebrating Barbie's 65th anniversary with four all-new doughnuts featuring unique designs and flavors inspired by Barbie.




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Dawn Foods adds to frozen ready-to-finish doughnut line

Dawn Foods has added three new flavors to its frozen ready-to-finish doughnut product line: Apple Crisp, Birthday Cake, and Cherry.




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Voodoo Doughnut gets dirty with chai-flavored treat

The doughnut combines the tastes of chai and coffee in a baked item.




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Tous les Jours launches fall-inspired pastry line

Tous les Jours has announced a lineup of seasonal treats just in time for pumpkin season.




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Krispy Kreme debuts Golden Harvest Collection

Krispy Kreme's Golden Harvest Collection is available beginning today for a limited time at participating shops.




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Krispy Kreme jumps into fall with pumpkin spice LTO

The chain’s Pumpkin Spice Original Glazed doughnuts will be sold singly or by the dozen, in shops or via the company app and website.




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Paris Baguette reveals 'frightful' Halloween menu

From cakes and pastries to deals for Rewards members, there are no tricks, only treats at Paris Baguette this October.




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Dunkin' drops all-new Halloween menu

Dunkin’ is dropping an all-new Halloween menu, including a reimagined Spider Donut and the brand’s Halloween Munchkins Bucket with new Munchkins covered in sprinkles.




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Lexington Bakes unveils seasonal bakery items

Expanding its better-for-you nostalgic treats, Lexington Bakes introduces four seasonal flavors, each crafted in collaboration with artisan brands.




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Banquet d'Or debuts Pistachio Filled Croissant

The European frozen bakery company created the new product in response to customer requests and flavor trends.




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Le Macaron launches LTO pumpkin macarons

The new seasonal treat is a blend of traditional French patisserie and the flavors of fall, and is available October 1 to December 1 while supplies last.




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McLane to unveil Better Case Bakery offerings at NACS

McLane's new bakery line and expanded private-label candy products will be available for c-store customers to experience and order.





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Albertsons unveils Halloween product lineup

Albertsons Companies is introducing its private label lineup of Halloween-inspired treats, including from its newly launched Overjoyed brand.




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Krispy Kreme debuts Thanksgiving pies doughnut collection

Krispy Kreme’s Thanksgiving Pies Doughnut Collection is available in-shop and for pickup or delivery via Krispy Kreme’s app and website.




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Puratos unveils new trends at its annual Taste Tomorrow conference

The ingredients innovator in the bakery, sweet goods, and chocolate industry hosted its annual Taste Tomorrow conference in Austin this week.




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Entenmann’s brings back bakery treats with fall-inspired flavors

The limited-time items feature a quartet of pumpkin-flavored breakfast and sweet items.




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Snack bars return to pre-pandemic popularity

Now that the pandemic is receding, the snack bar category has been increasing in sales. That makes sense; people are on the go more often than before (back to the office, taking road trips, etc.), and a snack bar fits the bill when consumers want a quick and/or healthy snack to stash in a purse or glove compartment.




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California Pizza Kitchen launches limited-time-only Korean BBQ Steak Pizza

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is offering guests a special dine-in free pizza offer and is launching a new limited-time-only Korean BBQ Steak Pizza.




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Sensegen debuts Fall Flavors collection

The collection features seven curated cozy flavors as a tribute to the moods of warmth, comfort, and energy that define the autumn season.




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New Thomas’ Croissant Bread to hit center-store bakery shelves

The producer also is bringing back Cranberry English muffins, bagels, and swirl bread.




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Puffed and extruded snacks innovate with pulses, spicy flavors

The puffed and extruded snacks category is having a great year: all of its subcategories are up from the same time period last year, per Circana data, and consumers are returning to gatherings where snacks like Cheetos, Funyuns, and other snacks are omnipresent.




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T. Hasegawa introduces Taste Academy flavor education program

The series is intended to help snack, bakery, and other food firms refine their flavors.




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Daily Crunch debuts Dill Pickle Sprouted Trail Mix

The women-owned, mission-driven small business has expanded its Uniquely Crunchy product line with the addition of Dill Pickle + Pepitas.




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AMC Theaters debuts Hidden Valley Ranch gourmet popcorn

The movie chain is offering the seasoned popcorn in select venues across the U.S.




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Southern Recipe Small Batch releases seasonal holiday pork rind flavors

Southern Recipe Small Batch is rereleasing its Cranberry Jalapeno and Apple Cinnamon pork rind flavors for the holidays.




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Mondelēz International Foodservice shares foodservice trends for 2024

This year’s report also provides insights and recommendations on how to turn these trends into action to encourage consumer engagement and to stand out from the competition. 





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Diamond of California, Nature Nate’s Honey collaborate on new Hot Honey Snack Walnuts

The snack nuts feature California-grown walnuts coated in the sweet heat of spicy honey.




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McCormick reveals Flavor Forecast 24th Edition and 2024 Flavor of the Year

Tamarind & Pasilla Chile Seasoning launches with limited-edition menu items nationwide at Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer restaurants.




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T. Hasegawa: Ube will reign as the Flavor of the Year for 2024

The supplier predicts the bright purple Asian yam will impact snack, bakery, and other foods.




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Consumers search for better-for-you tortillas

Tortillas are known for their versatility—they can be used in tacos, quesadillas, burritos, and more. It’s no surprise, then, that the tortillas category has been doing well over the past year. 




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International blends, spicy snacks among Kerry’s 2024 taste trends

A World of Future Tastes offers a glimpse into snack and bakery flavors to watch.




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Flavors and colors provide consumers a next-level sensory experience

This article examines current and emerging trends in flavors and colors in snack and bakery production.




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Consumers pursue healthier, innovative chip flavors

Chips made out of potatoes are a well-known household staple, especially while watching sporting events at home. The category has been shaking things up, though, with the release of new formats, flavors, and proteins.




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Crumbl expands its reach to Brighton, Michigan

Dentist Bobby Grossi and his wife, Sabrina, have opened their second Crumbl franchise in Michigan.




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Crackers category innovates with flavors, formats, occasions

Crackers companies are getting creative with flavors and formats, even adding cannabis to their recipes.




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Hot flavors and cool colors: what do consumers crave in bakery and snacks?

In SF&WB’s latest webinar, a Circana market expert dives into current and emerging trends.




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Pies appeal to millennials, families with differentiated portion sizes

The making or buying of a pie used to signal that company was coming over—or at the very least that a family would soon be sharing the dessert.




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Kettle Brand debuts limited-time-offer Gochujang chips

The new flavor is available for a limited time starting this spring at retailers nationwide for an SRP of $5.29.  




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Double Good Popcorn unveils ranch flavor

The new flavor includes a tangy blend of buttermilk, garlic, and herbs.




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SNX 2024: Flavor trends, networking, and fun converge

Snack Food and Wholesale Bakery Senior Editor Liz Parker was able to attend SNX 2024, hosted by SNAC International, last week in Dallas, which took place from April 14–16.




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T. Hasegawa USA releases 'Flavor Lifecycles' trends report

T. Hasegawa's newest trends report takes a look at foodservice, flavors, and generational trends.




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Charles Ross & Son Company Triple Shaft Mixer with power induction manifold

The latest 600-gallon ROSS VersaMix Model VM-600 is capable of high speed subsurface powder induction with proprietary ROSS Solids/Liquid Injection Manifold (SLIM). 




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Bakery Concepts International granted two new patents

Bakery Concepts International has announced that it has been granted new patents for its Rapidojet technology.




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Munson Rotary Continuous Bulk Solids Mixer for high volume applications

A new sanitary Model RCM36X9SS Rotary Continuous Mixer from Munson Machinery blends dry bulk solids with or without liquid additions, in-line at low cost over long production runs.




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Charles Ross & Son Co. double planetary mixing & discharging in a sanitary turnkey system

The ROSS Double Planetary Mixer is available in a “super sanitary” turnkey configuration, featuring a common stainless steel workbench for both the mixer and a matching discharge system.




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DIOSNA Wendelmixers

DIOSNA Wendelmixers feature two counter-rotating wendel kneading attachments for dough.




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Expanded pizza production capabilities

According to SF&WB's 2019 State of the Industry analysis, the frozen retail pizza segment increased by 4.8 percent from 2018 to 2019 and has hit $5.0 billion in annual retail sales, per IRI.




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Charles Ross & Son Co. mobile inline rotor/stator homogenizers for efficient high shear mixing

ROSS inline high shear mixers from 1 through 250 HP accelerate mixing, emulsification and homogenization in both recirculation and continuous modes.




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Multiflux GMS mixers feature hygienic design to promote complete cleaning, prevent cross-contamination

Multiflux GMS mixers from process equipment manufacturer Gericke USA feature a proprietary, hygienic design as standard to promote fast, complete cleaning, ensure product purity, and minimize risk of batch-to-batch cross-contamination.




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Admix redesigns RS-02 Pilot Scale Mixer and includes it in quick ship lineup

Admix, Inc., global manufacturer of hygienic and industrial mixing equipment serving the food and beverage, chemical/industrial, cosmetic and pharmaceutical markets, has announced their newly redesigned RS-02 Pilot Scale Mixer is now available.