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Consumers search for unique frozen snacks, appetizers

The frozen snacks aisle aims to please discerning palates of all ages.




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Feel Good Foods launches gluten-free soup dumplings

The brand's new product brings chef-crafted and globally inspired flavors to consumers nationwide.




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J&J Snack Foods introduces Brauhaus soft pretzel line

The Bavarian-style sourdough pretzels are intended to deliver authentic European flavor and texture.




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Aldi announces snack and bakery Finds for November 2024

The limited-time items released by the chain feature a wide range of sweet treats, savory snacks, holiday products, and more.




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Blue Diamond introduces Frosted Brownie Almonds

Blue Diamond's festive treat that combines the flavors of rich chocolate and creamy frosting with the signature crunch of almonds.




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Final Boss Sour secures $3M in seed funding

The capital infusion will be used to scale up inventory, hire key operational staff, and broaden its network of creators and brand ambassadors.




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Magnolia Bakery debuts frozen-to-thaw Banana Pudding

To bring this product to market, the Magnolia Bakery team worked for over three years to create a banana pudding that met the brand’s high product standards and also met consumers' needs. 




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Solely introduces Fruit Jerky and Whole Fruit Gummies

Solely has introduced two products this September at Target, Sprouts, and Thrive Market.




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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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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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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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Most popular new products: October 2024

Products range from Daiya’s dairy-free pizza redesign, to Cici’s chicken and Eggo waffles pizza, BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse’s seasonal menu, and more.




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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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Second Nature Brands snaps up Voortman

Second Nature Brands LLC will acquire the Voortman cookie brand from The J.M. Smucker Co. in an all-cash transaction worth $305 million.




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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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: 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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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.




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Case Study: Organic snack manufacturer doubles packaging speeds with integrated turnkey solutions from tna

Riverside Natural Foods was able to double its packaging speeds by installing new packaging systems from tna.




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Online exclusive: Developing breads, buns and rolls to meet top U.S. foodservice trends

Insights into the top sandwich trends across the U.S. restaurant industry, including R&D inspirations for sandwich-specific breads, buns and rolls.




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Consumers seek convenient, reliable, sustainable packaging

Today's snack and bakery consumers want food products in packaging that offers convenience, reliable functionality and sustained freshness. They're looking for better-for-you snacks in single-serve portions and resealability.




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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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Bob's Red Mill debuts Bob's Signature Blends Baking Mixes

Consumers can add eggs, butter or oil, and water for homemade baked goods with the new mixes.




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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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Nothing Bundt Cakes launches LTO Lemon Blueberry flavor

Nothing Bundt Cakes tested the new flavor in a handful of markets last year and received a positive response, leading to its nationwide launch.