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Farm Rich debuts 2024–2025 frozen appetizers lineup

The new items will be available at Walmart stores nationwide starting in October for a retail price of $6.68 each.




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Rite Stuff Foods to showcase frozen snacks at PLMA

The private-label producer’s products include mozzarella sticks, potato wedges, and other appetizers.




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Delimex debuts Crispy Quesadillas with chicken

The new quesadillas leverage Kraft Heinz’s 360CRISP technology to deliver crispiness straight from the microwave.




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Hardee's brings back Cinnamon 'N' Raisin Biscuits

Hardee's is offering the biscuits all day long in packs of one, two, or four.




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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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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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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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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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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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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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Dancing Deer Crispy Cookie Bites

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




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Snack and bakery packaging materials offer better sustainability and extended shelf life

Advances in packaging materials continue to extend shelf life, while adding convenience and freshness to bakery and snack goods. Innovations in modified-atmosphere packaging (MAP), microbial-inhibiting film, and the use of cellulose nanocrystals are helping to push the envelope.




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IRI insights into 2022 snack and bakery trends

Eating occasions and flavor directions factor into industry activity and planning.




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Paris Baguette offers ‘decadent’ baked items to discerning customers

A leader from the bakery chain talks growth, innovation, and maintaining quality standards.




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Paris Baguette invites consumers to celebrate Easter with new seasonal offerings

Paris Baguette will be offering a mochi and a King Cream doughnut, plus a chocolate cake, Easter log, and Easter layer cake for the spring season.




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Paris Baguette debuts seasonal cakes for celebrations

The Mother's Day cakes and Graduation Cake is available starting May 1, and the Cheers to Dad cake is available starting June 8.




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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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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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Paris Baguette introduces autumn cakes

The bakery café is introducing four new gourmet cake selections for Thanksgiving and Friendsgiving.




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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: 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: 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: 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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FRITSCH soft dough sheeter

FRITSCH recently released its new Soft Dough Sheeter (SDS).




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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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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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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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S’noods launches snack inspired by a favorite Jewish treat

Company founder Lauryn Bodden triumphed in the Netflix cooking competition ‘Snack vs Chef.’




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Pringles returns dill pickle crisps to shelves

In response to countless requests, Pringles Dill Pickle is back, along with other popular Pringles flavors.




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Pringles introduces Pringles Mingles puffed snacks

The line marks the brand’s first foray into extruded snack territory.




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Fritos returns fan-favorite flavor to shelves for LTO

The tangy and creamy buttermilk-tasting corn chips will be available for a limited time only, and this time, in packaging inspired by another ranch: “Yellowstone.” 




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Cheetos brings back Salsa con Queso flavor

The brand is kicking off a nationwide search for the next Deja tu Huella Ambassador to uplift and inspire the Hispanic community.




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Fritos debuts LTO snack partnership with 'Twisters'

For the first time in the brand’s history, Fritos is blending two flavors into one bag with an exclusive, limited-edition Fritos X Twisters snack.




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Pipcorn Heirloom Snacks launches fries

The line of gluten-free snacks will hit retail shelves this fall.




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Pringles Mingles snacks hit retail shelves

The snacks, unveiled earlier this year and previewed at Sweets & Snacks Expo, are a permanent addition to the brand portfolio.




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It's crunch time for crackers, crisps and puffs

Manufacturers of crackers, crisps and puffs are adding nutrients and specialty ingredients to their products, while cutting fat, gluten and more to meet consumer demand for exceptional quality.




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Dirt Kitchen Snacks debuts BBQ-flavored Air Dried Carrot Crisps

The new veggie-based twist on BBQ potato chips include a crispy, crunchy air-dried carrot tossed in extra virgin olive oil and a bold, smoky barbecue seasoning.




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Calbee America named SF&WB Snack Producer of the Year

The award will be handed out at SNAXPO 2023, taking place March 19–21 in Orlando.




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Tyson debuts new chicken offerings at retail

The new retail offerings include Honey Chicken Bites and Restaurant Style Crispy Wings.




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American Bakery to offer Madeleines at Sam’s Club stores

The scallop-shaped baked treats reportedly are made without artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.




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Brownie Brittle shakes up its packaging

Brownie Brittle, the snack known for its thin treats, is debuting a new look.




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Pepperidge Farm to debut Thin & Crispy Peppermint Cocoa cookies

The product consists of a chocolate cookie dotted with crisp peppermint chips throughout.




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Christie Cookie refreshes brand

The Tennessee-based gourmet cookie maker revamps its packaging, website and collateral material and updates its Nashville facility.




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Quality cookies, nutritious snacking

Quality trumps quantity in the cookie category, as bakers turn toward simple, natural ingredients in response to consumer demand for more nutritious snacking options.