Rise Baking Company plans to expand Utah facility The project is slated for completion later this year. SF&WB Staff March 12, 2026 The expansion will add approximately 115,000 sq. ft. of new manufacturing space to support operational efficiency, consistency, and long-term growth nationwide.Read More
Krispy Kreme serves up St. Patrick's Day doughnuts The baked goods will be available March 10-17 at participating shops. SF&WB Staff March 9, 2026 The brand is also heralding the return of its Green O’riginal Glazed Doughnuts, available individually and by the dozen.Read More
Crumbl announces its Pi Day lineup The company will offer two treats for the "holiday." SF&WB Staff March 6, 2026 To celebrate 3/14, the brand will be releasing a Cookie Dough Pie (available the full week), plus a bonus pie flavor, for one day only.Read More
Paris Baguette announces 400th location, new facility The chain is breaking ground on its first North American manufacturing warehouse. SF&WB Staff March 4, 2026 The global bakery café franchise climbs Entrepreneur's Franchise 500, breaks ground on $200M Texas facility, and welcomes new COO Zac Sulma.Read More
Krispy Kreme partners with Oreo for LTO collection Two new doughnuts join a consumer favorite, beginning February 24. SF&WB Staff February 23, 2026 The dozen will feature three of each of the treats, plus three Original Glazed.Read More
PaperTech acquires Bake-Best Trays The company is expanding its food-focused sustainable packaging platform. SF&WB Staff February 6, 2026 The acquired company's pressed paperboard tray products are designed for ovenable applications including bakery items.Read More
Crumbl goes for the win with Game Day Party Box The LTO snack includes 12 pre-selected cookies with football-themed toppers. SF&WB Staff February 4, 2026 The dessert lineup includes a Celebration Cake Cookie, Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chunk, Snickerdoodle, and rich Fudge Brownie Football Cookie. Read More
Otis Spunkmeyer removes dyes from its snacks A small number of the company's baked goods previously contained FD&C colors. SF&WB Staff February 2, 2026 All of the company's branded treats in the U.S. produced after January 1 are now free from artificial food grade dyes.Read More
Krispy Kreme releases all-new Valentine's Day collection The snacks will be available in a holiday-themed dozen box starting Feb. 3. SF&WB Staff February 2, 2026 The brand is releasing three heart doughnuts and one "sprinkled with love."Read More
Dunkin' reveals Valentine's Day lineup Heart-shaped doughnuts round out the LTO menu, which begins Jan. 28. SF&WB Staff January 28, 2026 The bakery brand is bringing back its Brownie Batter Classic Donut.Read More