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ABA unveils Cookie & Cracker Academy to continue meeting needs of diverse industry

July 12, 2017

Previously known as B&CMA University, the Cookie & Cracker Academy (CCA) was formed as a result of the merger of the American Bakers Association (ABA) and the Biscuit and Cracker Manufacturers’ Association (B&CMA).

ABA welcomes 116 B&CMA member companies into new organization

July 5, 2017

The merger of the American Bakers Association (ABA) and the Biscuit and Cracker Manufacturers’ Association (B&CMA) officially went into effect July 1, 2017.

ADM adds to European sweetener and starch footprint with proposed acquisition of Chamtor

March 30, 2017

Archer Daniels Midland Company announced that it has been granted exclusivity in relation to the proposed purchase of Chamtor, a French producer of wheat-based sweeteners and starches.

ABA and B&CMA merger unanimously approved

March 27, 2017

The merger of the American Bakers Association (ABA) and the Biscuit and Cracker Manufacturers' Association (B&CMA) was approved after the organizations received unanimous consent from their respective Boards of Directors and memberships.

Insignia Capital Group acquires Snak Club and New Century Snacks

Acquisition gives Insignia expanded opportunities in the rapidly growing healthy snack sector.

Abigail Watt

July 20, 2016

The two snack companies manufacture and distribute nuts, trail mixes and similar snacks.

Dollar Stores

Dollar Tree's purchase of Family Dollar could be great for both stores

Each has its own attributes, which hopefully will carry over during integration.

Crystal Lindell

July 30, 2014

You can always tell when someone is writing about dollar stores who has never actually been to a dollar store.

Special Report

Chart toppers

Romy Schafer

November 11, 2013

2013 has been an event-packed year for the snack food and bakery industry. Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery’s Top Bakers & Snack Manufacturers lists show who the industry’s major players are and what they bring to the table.

Arway Confections: Crossing The ‘A’ Bridge

In acquiring Long Grove Confectionery, Craig Leva, Arway Confections’ president and ceo, addresses existing growth and capacity issues while simultaneously embracing market and mindset challenges.

September 17, 2013

Mangel said to Leva if he was serious he should bring over his lawyer and negotiate a deal that day. Well, easier said than done.

Global Top 100

The 2013 Top 100 candy companies in the world

Find out who made Candy Industry's exclusive list of the Top 100 confectionery companies in the world.

Carla Zanetos Scully

February 11, 2013

While some markets have remained flat and several of the Global Top 100 Confectioneries have lower sales figures than seen in the past, 2012 still saw several mega-mergers and positive gains by quite a few candy companies.

Making the list

Romy Schafer

November 12, 2012

The baking and snack food industries have been rife with acquisitions, mergers, spinoffs and other activities this year. So much so, that it’s sometimes difficult to tell who the major players are. Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery’s Top Bakers and Top Snack Manufacturers lists help put it all into perspective.

Opopop aims to heat up microwave popcorn category

Hershey showcases its new strategies at Sweets & Snacks Expo

Hershey showcases new strategies, candy

Hard candy evolves beyond traditional sweetness

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Natural Food Flavors and Colorants, 2nd Edition

Although many foods are appealing, and even perceived as natural, in spite of containing synthetic additives, consumer increasingly prefer food products which are fully natural.

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