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State of the Industry 2021: Cookies see growth through specialization

As consumers stay home more often, the focus is on better-for-you cookie flavors, albeit those evoking nostalgia.

June 28, 2021

During the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers have been staying home more often, and searching for familiar snacks. Cookies have helped fill that void, and top brands have taken note of what is trending.

State of the Industry 2021: The buns and rolls category rises

Buns and rolls see a focus on higher-quality products that prevailed during the pandemic.

Ed Finkel

June 24, 2021

State of the Industry analysis of the buns and rolls category, including hamburger buns, hot dog buns, dinner rolls, and more.

State of the Industry 2021: Better-for-you bars aim for growth

Kimberly Decker

June 21, 2021

After a year that strained the limits of everything, including the descriptive power of adjectives like "unprecedented," "challenging" and "disruptive", something resembling "normal" (another term laid low by 2020's events) seems finally to be stumbling back to life.

State of the Industry 2021: Bakery snacks provide convenient indulgences

Consumers continue to indulge in bakery snacks, but some need permission first.

Liz Parker Kuhn

June 17, 2021

Bakery snacks and snack cakes will always be popular, both for their portability as an on-the-go treat and for feeling like a "small indulgence." Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers are still gobbling up these tasty treats, and if they're pre-portioned, that's a plus too.

State of the Industry 2021: Bakery poised for continued growth

As we emerge from the most-challenging period in modern history, bakery is ready to flourish.

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

June 16, 2021

Since the beginning of 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic began its destructive spread across the earth, the baking industry has seen highs and lows unlike any other time in history. This unprecedented challenge has reshaped our world, and much of the industry is emerging stronger than ever.

State of the Industry 2020: Pathways out of the pandemic

We now enter an industry changed forever by the COVID-19 pandemic, setting paths for a new day

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

June 16, 2020

The 1859 Charles Dickens classic historical novel "A Tale of Two Cities" begins with a statement of startling extremes, "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…"

Catalysts of change

Chris Luke

June 11, 2019

Change is constant in almost any industry. But a key variable is the pace of that change. And across the baking industry, we are seeing strong catalysts of change driving growth.

State of the Industry 2019: Strategizing for success

The baking industry has strategic options at hand that can help foster growth

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

June 11, 2019

As presented in this annual "State of the Industry: Bakery" analysis, the U.S. bakery industry is responsible for $51.6 billion in annual sales, covering retail products across 10 vital categories: bars, breads, frozen breakfast, buns and rolls, cookies, desserts, pizza, snack cakes, sweet goods and tortillas.

State of the Industry bakery and snacks webinar

2018 State of the Industry: Snack & Bakery webinar

August 14, 2018

The “State of the Industry: Snack & Bakery” editorial webinar, presented by Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery, will take place on September 6, 2018, at 2 p.m. Eastern.

State of the Industry 2018: Publisher's note

Chris Luke

June 11, 2018

We have long valued the strong partnership our staff at Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery has forged with Chicago-based market research leader IRI to provide fresh data for our category trend insights in every regular issue of the magazine. Relying on this single source of data keeps our year-over-year analysis consistent, and working with current data each month keeps our insights fresh.

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

Events

August 20, 2025

Breaking the Mold: Fresh Perspectives on Modern Bakery Packaging Solutions

On-Demand Join us for a practical look at how bakeries can modernize packaging lines and better align with emerging retail and environmental demands. Key takeaways:

June 23, 2026

Better Bread: Smarter Formulation

BFY bill while still delivering the taste, texture, and other attributes that consumers aren’t so willing to compromise on. In this focused presentation, an expert from a leading producer will discuss their experiences and perspectives on ways to craft recipes that hit all the marks.

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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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