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The Top 50 Snack & Bakery Companies of 2021

Snack and bakery companies continue to find opportunities for growth amidst challenging times.

January 2, 2022

The grain-focused snack and bakery industry accounts for over $100 billion in annual retail sales. The core of those offerings originate from a select group of businesses, some who have served American consumers for many decades.

Bakery essentials

Chris Luke

July 2, 2021

One clear message from shopper behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic era is the "essential" nature of baked goods. In a crisis, the industry provides sustenance, nutrition, and yes, comfort.

Cannabis Products talks cannabis and baking with the American Bakers Association

Editor Douglas J. Peckenpaugh serves as guest on ABA’s "Bake to the Future" podcast.

January 7, 2021

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh, group editorial director of Cannabis Products and Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery magazines, recently discussed the intersection between cannabis and baking on the American Bakers Association’s podcast, “Bake to the Future.”

The Top 50 Snack & Bakery Companies of 2020

Many snack and bakery companies continue to find opportunities for growth, and some familiar names enter the rankings.

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

December 2, 2020

Revenue from the U.S. grain-based snack and bakery industry accounts for over $100 billion in annual retail sales, and a significant portion of that total comes from the top 50 companies, ranked according to annual revenue.

Fall bakery ideas and inspiration

September 27, 2020

As summer ends and temperatures cool off, demand for fall flavors heat up, providing a significant sales opportunity for bakeries.

Azteca Foods brings fresh perspectives to tortillas

Azteca Foods, celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2020, has maintained an enduring legacy as a tortilla industry leader.

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

August 19, 2020

Freshness attracts attention in today's baking industry. It communicates the quintessential ideal of product quality and enjoyment. It's essential to the success of any bakery product.

Culinary inspiration for snack and bakery R&D

We recently reached out to Chef Howard Cantor to learn more about how he identifies flavor opportunities for potential use in new product development.

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

July 14, 2020

Flavor trends across the snack and bakery market can gain inspiration from any number of directions, including prevailing currents in foodservice, ethnic items gaining more-widespread appeal, interest in better-for-you foods, and more.