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Crumbl to open first Toronto location

Crumbl has announced plans to open its newest location in the heart of Toronto, at 422 Front St. W. within The Well. 




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Kraft Heinz adds new executive vice president

Angel Shelton Willis will join the company's executive leadership team and report to CEO Carlos-Abrams Rivers.




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Kellanova launches products at Pilot, Flying J locations

The company is introducing PopTarts Crunchy Poppers and Pringles products at the roadside convenience stores.




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Kind names Jon Craig as chief financial officer

Craig brings over 15 years of global business and finance experience, including leading finance divisions across various Mars portfolios.




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Dunkin' adds almond croissant to menu

Consumers can delight in Dunkin's festive favorites, like its Cookie Butter Donut, plus its new almond croissant.




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Canyon Bakehouse Gluten Free debuts Hawaiian Sweet Rolls

Canyon Bakehouse's newest addition to its gluten-free lineup will be available nationwide this fall.




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St Pierre releases range of bake at home products

Brioche brand moves into bake at home market, with a new range of authentic French baguettes and rolls.




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Companion Baking refreshes its packaging

The new packaging delivers not only an all-new look but additional proficiencies that make the product even better, for longer. 




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La Brea Bakery debuts limited-edition holiday breads

Cranberry Walnut Loaf and Savory Holiday Rolls hit store shelves nationwide.




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Panera debuts new toasted baguette sandwiches

The new sandwiches, starting at $9.99, including Green Goddess Caprese Melt, Pepperoni Mozzarella Melt, and Smoky Buffalo Chicken Melt. 




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Bimbo Bakehouse Foodservice debuts Double Decker Hamburger Bun

Available in a fully sliced and thaw and serve format, the product is a convenient labor-lean option for operators, requiring little to no prep and minimal employee training.




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La Brea Bakery introduces plant-based brioche bun option

After a brief production hiatus, the La Brea Bakery Brioche Bun returns as a plant-based bread that embodies the same hallmark buttery flavor and crumb of a traditional brioche.




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Wonder introduces Hawaiian Buns with a touch of tropical sweetness

The Flowers Foods bakery brand has introduced a line of soft, sweet buns.




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Martin's Potato Rolls expands to Cincinnati retail market

Martin's fresh-baked products are now available for purchase at 65 Kroger stores throughout Cincinnati, Ohio.




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State of the Industry 2023: Buns and rolls brighten

As family and friends more frequently gather in person for parties, dinners, and other social settings, it follows that sales of buns and rolls might increase, because such baked items often are invited to the table. 




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BetterBrand introduces The Better Bun low-carb, high-protein bakery product

The item offers consumers a better-for-you alternative to a traditional sandwich bun.




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Companion Baking helps producers forge a recipe for bread success

The bakery consulting company shares insights from its three decades of history.




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BetterBrand says aloha to low-carb, high-protein sweet Hawaiian rolls

The sweet bakery items' net carb count is equivalent to that of a single grape.




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La Brea Bakery releases limited-time-only holiday breads

The brand is returning two favorites to shelves: its Cranberry Walnut Loaf and Take & Bake Savory Holiday Rolls.




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Hardee's brings back heart-shaped biscuits for Valentine's Day

Hardee's will offer its Made from Scratch Buttermilk Biscuits in the shape of a heart on all breakfast sandwiches Feb. 1–14.




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Gonnella debuts brioche buns for foodservice

The brioche can be cross-utilized throughout all dayparts from contemporary breakfast to savory dinner creations.




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Dave's Killer Bread launches Organic Rock 'N' Rolls

The new offering caters to the growing consumer interest in diverse bread options and is the first nationally available roll from Dave’s Killer Bread.




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Ace Bakery rolls out artisan burger buns for foodservice

Reportedly boasting a high glossy crown, soft texture, and clean flavor, each bun is crafted with the same natural starters, slow fermentation process, and simple ingredients that Ace Bakery is known for.




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Calise Bakery aims for 'sandwich perfection' with new Sourdough Bulkie Rolls

With this latest product launch, Calise Bakery is expanding its lineup of signature rolls and sourdough products.




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Portillo’s puts forth long-term expansion plan

Known for its bun-based items, the Chicago-based chain is eyeing exponential growth.




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ACE Bakery sets out to build a better burger bun

A leader from the company outlines the items in its new line of artisan buns.




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Gonnella bakes blend of tradition and innovation into breads

In the award-winning FX television drama The Bear, bread plays a crucial roll—namely, the hinged Italian rolls used in crafting Chef Carmen Berzatto’s famous beef sandwiches.




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Sara Lee Artesano says 'aloha' to Hawaiian bread, buns

The brand expands the Artesano portfolio, offering one lucky Miami fan a trip to Hawaii.




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King's Hawaiian releases LTO 'Despicable Me 4' packaging

King's Hawaiian partners with AMC Theatres and Despicable Me 4 for Soft Pretzel Bites and LTO packaging.




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La Brea Bakery rolls out breads in over 1,000 Target stores

Consumers can experience Artisan French Dinner Rolls and Baguette & Sandwich Rolls fresh in their own kitchen in minutes.




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Pepperidge Farm introduces stuffing-seasoned rolls

Starting this fall, Pepperidge Farm is combining stuffing and rolls to elevate the holidays in its new Farmhouse Stuffing Seasoned Rolls.




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Portland Style Cheesecakes and Cakes

Portland Style Cheesecake and Dessert Co. has added 3-inch cheesecakes and cakes to its line.




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Quaker Breakfast Flats

Quaker Breakfast Flats from The Quaker Oats. Co. offers consumers a filling morning snack option.




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Dark Chocolate LUNA Bars

LUNA, a Clif Bar & Co. brand, has expanded its product portfolio with three decadent dark chocolate flavors.




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Spring Edition Tastykake Kandy Kakes

Tastykake, a Flowers Foods brand, is offering limited edition Lemon and Strawberry Kandy Kakes until May 21.




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Sara Lee Cheesecake Slices

To meet growing consumer demand for single-serve treats, Sara Lee Desserts has added Classic and Strawberry Cheesecake Slices to its product portfolio.




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The Laughing Cow Cheese Dippers

The Laughing Cow's new Cheese Dippers are a portable, individually portioned snack featuring the company’s creamy cheese and crunchy breadsticks.




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Five portfolio management mistakes brand managers make

Product manufacturers need to continuously evaluate portfolio strategies to defend financial goals and positioning for the short- and long-term.




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Walkers Gluten Free Shortbread Two-Pack

Walkers Shortbread now offers its Gluten Free Pure Butter Shortbread and Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Shortbread in two-cookie packs.




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Dancing Deer Crispy Cookie Bites

Dancing Deer Baking Co. has added Crispy Cookie Bites to its line of mini desserts.




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Today’s scales and checkweighers address bakers & snack manufacturers changing packaging needs

Equipment manufacturers offering scales and checkweighers now offer systems that feature data connectivity, hygienic design, high speeds, improved accuracy, less waste and the ability to maintain traceability. And in addition to all these improvements, today’s scales and checkweighers are easier to use than earlier models.




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Otis Spunkmeyer introduces consumer-focused retail line

The well-known sweets brand has launched 20 prepackaged sweet treats that consumers can purchase at retailers nationwide and online.




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Nabisco Honey Maid Dippers

Mondelēz International has introduced Nabisco Honey Maid Dippers Graham Snacks, now in the perfect shape for dipping.




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State of the Industry 2016: Meeting today’s bakery market demands

Tradition is the foundation that grounds much of the bakery industry’s continued success. We see this immutable fact across nearly every category, with leading companies selling billions of dollars of traditional baked goods that have long stood the test of time. These are core products beloved by millions of shoppers.




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State of the Industry 2016: Bars continue to address diverse lifestyle needs

The bars category continues show good to strong levels of growth, with sufficiently diversified product offerings to appeal to nearly every type of shopper. Few product categories so seamlessly fit into today’s on-the-go lifestyle suited to on-demand snacking.




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State of the Industry 2016: Desserts get real, healthier and small

Despite Americans’ growing interest in healthier diets and better-for-you foods made with real ingredients, people still enjoy treating themselves to dessert, be it a piece of frosted layer cake, a slice of silky crème pie or a sliver of decadent cheesecake.




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Best Healthy School Snacks of 2016

Every year, as students of all ages head back to school, parents inevitably find themselves searching anew for the latest, better-for-you, healthy school snacks that their kids can pack into their lunchboxes and backpacks—snacks that feed their mind, as well as their belly.




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Exclusive interview: Making healthy snack choices with graze

Snacking healthier is getting easier nowadays with graze, a subscription box that also sells its products in stores. 




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State of the Industry 2017: Snack mixes and nuts get inventive

Snack mix and nut products have extended their reach over the past year as consumers continue to seek varieties that are full of flavor innovation and adventure. “On-the-go” snack packs also appeal to consumers, and some have bold, new flavors that will make them stand out on the grocery store shelves.




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State of the Industry 2017: Pretzels get a flavor makeover

Once a simple snack aisle staple, the humble pretzel is experiencing a resurgence, as restaurant menus tap into the classic flavors of this ubiquitous snack. According to Mintel, Chicago, there has been significant growth in the number of pretzel buns on menus recently, to the tune of 97 percent more items on menus than in previous years.