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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.




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Creative cookies get thinner, healthier and offer innovative flavors

In a retail landscape that demands that snacks and baked goods have it all—great taste, affordable pricing, innovative flavors, recognizable ingredients and boosted nutrition—one category in particular is rising to the challenge: cookies.




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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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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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State of the Industry 2021: Bakery poised for continued growth

Since the beginning of 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic began its destructive spread across the earth, the baking industry has seen highs and lows unlike any other time in history. This unprecedented challenge has reshaped our world, and much of the industry is emerging stronger than ever.




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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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2foods introduces Gâteau Chocolate cake

2foods will be showcasing its Nexty Award Finalist, Gâteau Chocolate at Expo West.




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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.