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IHOP announces meaty Pancake of the Month

The new seasonal stack includes four buttermilk pancakes loaded with bacon and topped with maple glaze, diced bacon, a bacon strip and whipped topping. 




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Manitoba Harvest debuts Superseed Clusters

The bite-sized snacks are filled with hemp hearts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, chai, flax, and quinoa, and are Manitoba’s debut into the snacking category.




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Norman Love Confections launches Thanksgiving pies

Norman Love Confections' holiday selections include Pumpkin Pie, Pecan Pie, Apple Pie, Pumpkin Cheesecake, and Carrot Cake.




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Pure Protein launches Hot 'N Spicy Cheesy Crackers

Pure Protein’s Hot ‘N Spicy Cheesy Crackers are only 130 calories and include 10 g of protein and 1 g of sugar per serving. 




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Cookbook author, restauranteur launches waffle mix

The owner of Nana's Chicken & Waffles and Food Network personality will launch a waffle mix under her "Kooking with Kelli" brand.




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SkinnyDipped releases holiday lineup

SkinnyDipped is releasing a new flavor lineup for the holidays, including Maple Kiss, Pumpkin Spice, Peppermint, and Mocha Splash.




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Casey’s unveils Pickle Wrap Pizza

The pizza puts a twist on a ham-and-pickle roll-up, a classic Midwest appetizer commonly found at potlucks and tailgate parties.




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AMC launches Cinnamon Butter Microwave Popcorn

The sweet-and-savory snack joins the producer’s Classic Butter and Extra Butter popcorn varieties already on shelves.




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Spooky treats expanding to include adults, savory snacks

Candy is still dandy, but there is an increasingly broad range of trick-or-treat options.




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PepsiCo Foods reveals first Culinary Advisory Board

PepsiCo is launching a new initiative that will introduce people to new food experiences with the inaugural PepsiCo Foods Culinary Advisory Board.




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Stratas Foods to acquire NJ-based AAK Foodservice

The addition of AAK Foodservice, Hillside aligns with Stratas Foods’ long-term growth objectives, particularly within the value-added oils, dressings, sauces, and mayonnaise categories.




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Rivalz reveals expansion, Smart Snack compliance

Rivalz is now available at major retailers including select Sprouts, Nugget Markets, Bristol Farms, and now Meijer and Fred Meyer stores.





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Enthuse Foundation announces pitch competition finalists

Five U.S.-based food, beverage, and CPG women entrepreneurs will compete for $60K in cash and in-kind prizes on Nov. 14 at The Town Hall by Skylight in NYC.




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Keurig Dr Pepper to acquire Ghost

The addition of the brand will reportedly accelerate KDP's portfolio evolution towards consumer-preferred spaces.




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Fun Friday: Big League Chew bobblehead, M&M's fashion collab, National Chocolate Day, NCA Halloween stats

This week's Fun Friday includes a Big League Chew bobblehead, M&M's x Kate Spade collab, National Chocolate Day deals with Kinder and Fannie May, some fun Halloween stats from NCA, and National Tavern-Style Pizza Day.




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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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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.