Wendy's names Pete Suerken as president, U.S. The new hire brings more than two decades of experience to the role. SF&WB Staff July 28, 2025 Current president Abigail Pringle is departing the company to pursue other opportunities.Read More
Fun Friday: Krispy Kreme Crocs, M&M's PB&J packed lunch, PEZ-flavored supplements Harvest Snaps takes sampling on the road with its "Veg Up & Go" campaign. Liz Parker Kuhn July 25, 2025 Ghirardelli is offering its patrons $7.25 hot fudge sundaes on July 25 (7/25), aka National Hot Fudge Sundae Day.Read More
Fun Friday: Kinder x U.S. Soccer Foundation, Pringle's x Van Holten's pickle collab, Cheez-It snack fashions &pizza is giving consumers the chance to feast for 30 days. Liz Parker Kuhn July 18, 2025 This week's edition highlights beauty collabs from Magnolia Bakery and Glossier, as well as Patchology and Sprinkles.Read More
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory adds VP of operations Luis Burgos has experience in managing both single-site and multi-site operations. Candy Industry Staff July 18, 2025 The new hire is an operations executive with more than 29 years of experience leading large-scale manufacturing and distribution operations. Read More
Giordano's announces ice cream collaboration Deep dish meets dessert in the LTO partnership, which will ship across the U.S. SF&WB Staff July 16, 2025 Consumers can order a combo pack featuring the brand's stuffed pizza and The Original Rainbow Cone’s signature layered treat.Read More
Levain launches flowers and cookies collab The brand's Sweet Summer Birthday Bundle is a partnership with UrbanStems. SF&WB Staff July 16, 2025 The partnership includes a blue-and-white bouquet plus eight of Levain's treats.Read More
Dessert Holdings snaps up Willamette Valley Pie Co. The acquisition will expand the company's clean-label, premium dessert portfolio. SF&WB Staff July 15, 2025 The pie purveyor will continue to operate under its current management team, led by President Austin Kelly. Read More
Jeff's Bagel Run signs five store franchise agreements The deals will add 24 stores to the brand's footprint. SF&WB Staff July 9, 2025 With this latest wave of development, the brand now has 118 locations open or in the pipeline across the U.S.Read More
Krispy Kreme soars with superhero doughnuts The collection celebrates Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman. SF&WB Staff July 8, 2025 The doughnuts are available individually and in a custom-designed dozens box featuring the three characters, plus in-shop and for pickup or delivery via the brand's app and website. Read More
Baked by Melissa debuts Paw Patrol cupcakes The collab marks the TV show's first-ever baked goods licensing deal. SF&WB Staff July 7, 2025 The special-edition treat will be featured in a Paw Patrol 25-pack and four different 6-packs, each featuring a character-themed sleeve.Read More