King's hawaiian - Articles | Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery

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State of the Industry: Buns keep rolling along

The category experienced ups and downs in both the perimeter and c-store.

Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery

June 18, 2026

Overall sales have been even or slightly down, but better-for-you products and small-but-growing companies are worth watching.

King's Hawaiian goes bananas with new flavor

King's Hawaiian goes bananas with Minions-inspired flavor

The baked good aims to deliver an interactive three-step treating experience.

SF&WB Staff

May 27, 2026

The limited-time treat features King’s Hawaiian’s signature bread bites topped with banana-flavored sugar.

King's Hawaiian introduces Ube Coconut Sweet Rolls

King's Hawaiian reintroduces Ube Coconut Sweet Rolls

The rollout comes on the heels of a successful LTO debut in June 2025.

SF&WB Staff

April 8, 2026

The product reportedly blends sweetness and pillowy texture with the taste of ube, a purple yam originating in the Philippines that's widely used in desserts and baked goods.

Cookies with Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce on a football plate

Fun Friday: GM goes back to school, New Yorkers run to bakeries, King’s Hawaiian offers travelers a fashion upgrade

The snack and bakery world is in love with the news of Taylor Swift’s engagement.

Jenni Spinner

August 29, 2025

This edition of Fun Friday contains mentions of multiple celebrities, delicious-looking cupcakes, and some comfortable branded wear.

King's Hawaiian to invest $54M in Georgia expansion

The addition will include a new production line to produce more pretzel bites.

SF&WB Staff

July 18, 2025

The food company will invest approximately $54 million in expanding its Oakwood facility, creating more than 135 new jobs.

King's Hawaiian unveils new logo, packaging

The brand is rolling out the refreshed packaging for its 75th anniversary.

SF&WB Staff

June 27, 2025

The new identity aims to lean into more current design sensibilities and paying homage to its Hawaiian origins.

Dunkin' introduces Ham and Swiss Pretzel Sliders

The brand is also bringing back snacking bacon and its chicken and bacon croissant.

SF&WB Staff

March 5, 2025

Starting March 5, the brand is introducing its spring menu, including new Ham & Swiss Pretzel Sliders, plus more returning menu items.

Casey's launches Italian Deli Pizza

The new offering will be available through April 29.

SF&WB Staff

January 14, 2025

The new product is debuting just in time for National Pizza Week.

King's Hawaiian announces passing of Chef Eric Koyama

Koyama was one of the brand's first chefs in innovation.

Liz Parker Kuhn

September 30, 2024

Chef Eric Koyama was an executive chef for culinary innovation for the brand.

Fun Friday: 'Cash for Candy,' Carl's Jr.'s 'ghosting' campaign, free Kinder Bueno, King's Hawaiian pretzel bites in NYC

Football star Eli Manning gives out King's Hawaiian pretzels to consumers.

Liz Parker Kuhn

September 27, 2024

This week's Fun Friday includes HealthyWage's "Cash for Candy" initiative, Carl's Jr.'s ghosting campaign, free chocolate bars from Kinder Bueno, and football legend Eli Manning giving out King's Hawaiian Soft Pretzel Bites in NYC.