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Diamond of California Pumpkin Pie Spice Nut Pie Crust

Just in time for fall, Diamond of California has launched its Pumpkin Pie Spice Nut Pie Crust, a seasonal Walmart exclusive flavor of their beloved Ready-to-Use Nut Pie Crust.




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Kraft Singles slice into dessert space with Little Pie Company collaboration

The Kraft Singles Apple Pie tops a single-serve pie with a piece of American cheese.




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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Nothing Bundt Cakes spices up fall with four LTO flavors

The brand's Tastes of Autumn Collection debuts new Pop-Up flavors and brings back its Pumpkin Spice flavor.




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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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GS1 webinar series to showcase traceability best practices

Global Food Traceability Center's Blake Harris to share traceability best practices as part of GS1 Supply Chain webinar series.




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Little Debbie debuts Pumpkin Spice Mini Donuts, Big Pack Fall Party Cakes

The items join the McKee Foods brand’s lineup of fall seasonal bakery treats.




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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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Bimbo Bakehouse expands Entenmann's Little Bites for foodservice distribution

Bimbo Bakehouse recently introduced Entenmann’s Little Bites for foodservice distribution in both Chocolate Chip and Blueberry varieties.




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Health-conscious consumers seek nutritious, delicious food choices

Producers are serving up new nutritional ingredients to consumers craving better-for-you foods.




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Butter Buds names Tom Buhler as chief community affairs officer

Butter Buds Inc., a dairy and non-dairy concentrates company, announced Tom Buhler has been named the company’s chief community affairs officer.




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Paris Baguette unveils pumpkin spice, fall menu flavors

The brand's fall offerings include a Pumpkin King Cream Donut, Pumpkin Danish, Maple Pecan Layer Cake, and more.




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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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Mondelēz International Foodservice shares foodservice trends for 2024

This year’s report also provides insights and recommendations on how to turn these trends into action to encourage consumer engagement and to stand out from the competition. 





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Snack and bakery customers seeking new slicers and cutters look for innovation

Different shapes, quicker changeovers, better sanitation, a smaller footprint, more automation, and a balance of speed and safety are among the top-of-mind criteria for customers of slicing and cutting machines in the snack and bakery industry, according to machine manufacturers.




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Grote Company new slicer/applicator

Grote Company, an industrial food slicing and assembly equipment manufacturer, has released a new version of its Slicer/Applicator—expanding on its 30-plus years as the staple in the industry.




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Oregon Fruit Cherry Compote and Peach in Raspberry Sauce Compote, for foodservice

Oregon Fruit Products is announcing two new varieties of Fruit In Hand Compotes for the foodservice market: Cherry Compote and Peach in Raspberry Sauce Compote.




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Papa Johns taps Jenna Bromberg as chief marketing officer

Bromberg's return to the pizza industry marks a full-circle moment, building on her previous experience as director of core brand marketing at Pizza Hut.




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Bantam Bagels now available nationwide in foodservice

Bantam Bagels—NYC's favorite mini stuffed bagels—are now available for foodservice sales nationwide, through all distributors.




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Unbun Foods Bagels and Sliced Bread

In January 2021, Unbun Foods released new Plain and Everything Bagels and Sliced Bread. 





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Head chef of Blaze Pizza to open new Los Angeles restaurant, Bagel+Slice

Head chef and co-founder of Blaze Pizza, Brad Kent, is opening a brand new restaurant in Highland Park, CA later this fall, Bagel+Slice. 




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Thomas' Breads announces return of seasonal limited-edition Pumpkin Spice English Muffins, Bagels, Swirl Bread

The suggested retail prices are $5.29 for a six-pack of English muffins, $4.99 for a five-pack of bagels, and $4.79 for a loaf of swirl bread. 




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BetterBrand gets into the swing of fall things with Pumpkin Spice Better Bagel

The limited-edition bakery product marks the brand’s latest low-carb product launch.




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Addressing rising wheat and gluten prices

Bakery strategies to help mitigate supply-chain and pricing challenges.




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International Molasses powdered sweetener made from fresh-squeezed cane juice

International Molasses (IM) has introduced CaneRite Panela, an all-natural, free-flowing powder sweetener made from the freshly squeezed juice of the entire sugar cane plant.




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Self-Service Solutions for Retailers

Innovation is the result of fresh thinking.




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OFI names Roel van Poppel to the position of chief sustainability officer

van Poppel will lead the food solutions firm in its efforts to improve its environmental impact.




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Inventure Foods enters into licensing agreement with Vidalia Brands

Phoenix-based Inventure Foods expands its portfolio of brands by entering into a licensing agreement with Vidalia Brands of Glennville, Ga., to develop new snack line.




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Laird Superfood relaunches LTO pumpkin spice protein bar

Known for its plant-based, real-food ingredients, Laird Superfood’s Pumpkin Spice line is crafted with a signature blend of ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and cinnamon, plus real pumpkin.




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Fitcrunch debuts pumpkin spice muffin-flavored bars

The bars include a pumpkin spice-inspired base with chunks of white chocolate pieces, topped with graham cracker-flavored clusters and a gourmet drizzle.




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Matt Michel: 11 ways to deal with price complaints in an inflationary economy




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4 reasons to hire apprentices and grow them into plumbers

Should you hire apprentices instead of journeymen and master plumbers? Some contractors are finding more long-term success by building their team from the ground up.




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Add value to your contracting business with a home service franchise

A successful home service franchise offers sales and marketing systems similar to those employed by large companies. These systems can be easily implemented and replicated over and over again.




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Best practices for home services marketing through election season

Every four years, the election season brings a natural decline in customer demand for services. Marketing costs rise as all channels become saturated with campaign spending, and consumer sentiment declines. 




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ServiceTitan launches Titan Intelligence, bringing AI to the trades

Several new ServiceTitan product updates and features powered by Titan Intelligence were also announced at Pantheon 2022




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AI takes center stage at ServiceTitan’s annual Pantheon Conference

ServiceTitan unveils new AI-powered solutions to revolutionize the trades industry and equip contractors with powerful tools to run and grow their businesses




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Scorpion launches AI chat solution designed for local services businesses

Scorpion's AI Chat incorporates industry- and business-specific knowledge into each chat response, creating a personalized experience for every new conversation. 




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Peterman Brothers partners with Interplay Learning to standardize and scale technical training across service branches

The partnership between Interplay and Peterman comes at a pivotal time as Peterman continues to expand its operations and scale its technical training efforts.




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CallRail and ServiceTitan join forces to help contractors drive high-quality lead conversions

The integration will allow mutual customers to access valuable information about their prospects and customers. The integration will ensure that the complete customer journey, from lead to job, is all captured within the ServiceTitan dashboard.




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ServiceTitan announces partnership With Authority Brands

The new integration will empower franchise owners to maximize business performance, grow profitably, and deliver a superior customer experience.




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ServiceTitan unveils powerful new AI solutions at Pantheon 2024

Contractors and technicians embrace AI to advance skill sets and grow businesses with solutions announced at ServiceTitan’s annual user conference.