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Shaq-a-Roni return to Papa Johns for the 5th year

The fan-favorite Shaq-a-Roni pizza showcases Papa Johns efforts to promote youth leadership and entrepreneurship, and combat food insecurity




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Hain Celestial sells Thinsters brand to J&J Snack Foods

The better-for-you line of cookies is made without corn syrup or peanuts.




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Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream founder debuts better-for-you bars

The bars, composed of over 12 unique plants, at least six super fibers, and one fermented fiber, are designed to create and maintain a balanced microbiome and utilize upcycled fruit trimmings to create a healthy and sustainable product.




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Bay State Milling buys T.J. Harkins Inc. and subsidiaries

The Quincy, Mass.-based flour and grain-based products provider says it’s acquiring T.J. Harkins Basic Commodity Brokers Inc. and subsidiaries, a supplier of natural, nutritious and flavorful ingredients for grain-based foods. Harkins also supplies sesame and edible seeds, sweet spices, ancient grains, specialty grain flours and grain blends.




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Ingredion announces Non-GMO Project verification

Key Ingredion ingredient solutions achieve Non-GMO Project Verified status.




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State of the Industry Report—July Snacks: Champion Chips

Be they kettle-cooked, baked, fried, formed and even puffed, potato chips are still gold medal winners in the snack race.




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June 2014: Ingredient Briefs

Ingredient briefs from various suppliers. Check it out!




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Joyful and permissible

During the interview for our September issue cover story profile on fast-growing entrepreneurial brand Ka-Pop! Snacks, a company founded and led by Dustin Finkel, he talked about the need to keep the joy in better-for-you snacking.




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Doritos, MTN DEW team up for Baja Fiery Mango chips

This year marks 20 years of MTN DEW's Baja Blast and to celebrate the "Bajaversary," Frito-Lay's Doritos brand has teamed up with MTN DEW to add Doritos Baja Fiery Mango to its lineup.




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PopCorners debuts LTO Jalapeño Popper flavor

As a Preferred Salty Snack of the Kentucky Derby, the popped, never fried snack offers at-home Derby viewers the chance to win $20,000 plus a Derby-style garland of PopCorners.




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Jackson’s expands the reach of its chips to Walmart shelves

The brand best known for its kettle-cooked sweet potato chips is now at 800 US Walmarts.




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Celebrity Chef Joe Sasto launches puffed pasta chips

Celebrity Chef Joe Sasto from Bravo’s Top Chef officially launched Tantos, a puffed pasta chip, in four flavors: Marinara, Cacio e Pepe, Pesto, and Classico.




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Creative Food Ingredients (CFI) joins the Parker Products portfolio

​​​​​​Parker Products, a provider of inclusions and other specialty ingredients for the baking, dairy, beverage, confectionery, RTE and snack, and foodservice industries, has announced that cookie manufacturer Creative Food Ingredients (CFI) has joined the Parker portfolio.




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Stellar Snacks launches its fifth flavor, French Dijon

The flavor will join the brand's existing lineup of Bold + Herby, Simply Stellar, Maui Monk, and Sweet & Sparky flavors.




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QVC releases Jonas Holiday Tin with assorted chocolate

Each tin includes four 3-oz. bags of chocolate-covered grahams, chocolate-covered pretzels, chocolate caramel bites with pretzel crunch, and caramels with sea salt.




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American Pie Council urges everyone everywhere to enjoy a slice on National Pie Day

Whether it is apple, pumpkin, pecan, blueberry, cherry, peach, Key lime, lemon meringue, coconut cream, sweet potato, mince or countless more, the sweet, savory tastes are as American as... well, you know.




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Jar Joy desserts in pre-portioned jars for supermarkets and convenience stores

Jar Joy has introduced its new innovative line of multi-layered desserts. 




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JTM Foods breaks ground on Kansas manufacturing facility

Representatives of JTM Foods LLC and its financial partner Tenex Capital Management announced the expansion, joining Wichita leaders in the groundbreaking at ict21 Industrial District.




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Magnolia Bakery caters to pie lovers with Just the Crumb snack

All of Magnolia Bakery's holiday products below are available to ship nationwide right to consumers' doors.




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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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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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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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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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Crumbl adds Toffee Cake to menu through June 15

Toffee Cake is Crumbl’s newest dessert offering: a chocolate cake soaked in melty caramel sauce and crowned with fluffy whipped cream and chopped toffee pieces.




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Crumbl celebrates 'Beetlejuice' sequel with Afterlife Cake

To celebrate the release of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Crumbl is releasing a new dessert, as well as hosting an Instagram-only giveaway that will offer one lucky winner an unforgettable Warner Bros. Studio Tour experience in Burbank, CA.




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Tous les Jours unveils Halloween collection

The nationwide bakery café chain is offering a limited-edition Halloween collection to celebrate the festive season.




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SF&WB’s June 2024 issue: the pulse of the bakery industry

This month’s eMagazine explores the field’s current health and future success.




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Jimmy John's announces Pita Jimmy Chips

The limited-edition Pita Jimmy Chips are served with Sabra Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, reportedly offering a sweet, smoky flavor.




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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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2018 Snack Producer of the Year: Carefree organic snacking with Late July Snacks

Over the past 15 years, Late July Snacks, the 2018 Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery "Snack Producer of the Year", has steadily grown its business to its position today as a leader in organic, non-GMO snacks, most notably its strong level of innovation in the tortilla chip category.




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2019 Snack Producer of the Year - John B. Sanfilippo & Son

Over the past century, John B. Sanfilippo & Son, the 2019 'Snack Producer of the Year,' has grown into one of the world's top nut companies, and a strong culture of growth and innovation continues today.




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BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse drops seasonal menu

The brand is offering its Spooky Pizookie dessert, as well as its Big Twist Pretzel with beer cheese.




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Mondelez acquires Enjoy Life Foods

The acquisition expands Mondelez International’s portfolio into faster-growing, on-trend, better-for-you areas.




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Hostess Brands joins children's food and beverage advertising initiative with pledge to not advertise to children

Company commits to not engage in advertising primarily directed to children under age 13.




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Oreo Gluten-Free Golden cookies, two other brand items to debut in January

The Mondelēz International brand has announced the trio of treats ahead of the new year.




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PTi announces major plant expansion

Processing Technologies International will invest $10 million in its Illinois headquarters in response to growing demand for its sheet extrusion equipment.




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State of the Industry 2022: Bakery snacks jump in sales as consumers return to the office

The bakery snacks category overall experienced an increase in sales in 2021, the possible reason for that being that consumers are now returning to the office and want on-the-go snacks to keep them company at their desks. 




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JLS to feature robotic handling system at PACK EXPO

The company’s integrated lines provide solutions from system design and simulation to machine selection, all the way through FAT testing and installation.




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DSM launches Vertis CanolaPRO plant protein, free from major allergens

The launch follows more than 10 years of research and development at DSM to unlock the healthy protein from the canola seed and produce it at scale for the food industry.




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Enjoy Life Foods named 2017 ‘Bakery of the Year’

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery is proud to announce that it has named Enjoy Life Foods its 2017 “Bakery of the Year.” 




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2017 Bakery of the Year - Enjoy Life Foods

Over four centuries ago, the brilliant Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer, philosopher and mathematician Galileo Galilei insightfully proposed that “passion is the genesis of genius.” Passion tied to a good idea motivates action. And good ideas like to grow.




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2022 Bakery of the Year: Hostess Brands brings the joy

Hostess Brands, the 2022 ‘Bakery of the Year,’ continues to position itself for growth.




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Joyfull Bakery debuts fresh look with 25 percent less plastic and two new flavors

The Parmesan Crisps brand will debut these updates at The 2022 Winter Fancy Food Show.




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Joyfull Bakery Parmesan Crisps expands to Sprouts, introduces Jalapeño flavor

Joyfull Bakery, the artisan Parmesan Crisps company, has announced that its crisps will be available in all Sprouts Farmers Market stores nationwide.




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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 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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Setton Farms spices up Tajin-seasoned pistachio packaging

The snack featuring the Mexican seasoning now comes in bolder packaging and a new size.




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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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ROSS releases inline high shear mixer with solids/liquid injection manifold

The ROSS Model HSM-405SC-25 Inline High Shear Mixer with Solids/Liquid Injection Manifold (SLIM) Technology is designed with efficiency, mobility in mind.