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2025 Bakery of the Year: Turano Baking Co.

Building on decades of baking history, the family-owned operation has its eyes on future growth and innovation.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
November 17, 2025

In the face of growth and tech upgrades, the company puts customers first.


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2024 Bakery of the Year: Alpha Baking Co.

With brands dating back more than a century, 2024 Bakery of the Year Alpha Baking benefits from family pride and a wealth of accrued industry wisdom.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
October 24, 2024

The brand’s unique products have made it a Chicago staple.


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The Cheesecake Factory debuts Triple Berry Bliss Cheesecake

The Cheesecake Factory debuts Triple Berry Bliss Cheesecake

Portions of the dessert sales will benefit Feeding America’s hunger relief efforts.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
July 30, 2024

Portions of the dessert sales will benefit Feeding America’s hunger relief efforts.


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Bakery of the Year: Highland Baking

The 2023 Bakery of the Year, Highland Baking, is focused on growth, quality, customer service, and its workforce.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
October 30, 2023

If you’ve never visited a large-scale bakery facility, stepping onto the production floor of Highland Baking’s flagship location in Northbrook, IL is likely to overwhelm. 


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2022 Bakery of the Year: Hostess Brands brings the joy

Hostess Brands, the 2022 ‘Bakery of the Year,’ continues to position itself for growth.
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Douglas J. Peckenpaugh
September 29, 2022

Hostess Brands, the 2022 ‘Bakery of the Year,’ continues to position itself for growth.


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Announcing the 2022 SF&WB ‘Bakery of the Year,’ Hostess Brands

Announcing the 2022 SF&WB ‘Bakery of the Year,’ Hostess Brands

June 1, 2022

2022 Bakery of the Year, Hostess Brands, is seeing strong company growth amidst several leading initiatives related to sustainability, workforce development, and workplace safety.


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2021 Bakery of the Year CAULIPOWER defines the next generation of better-for-you products

2021 Bakery of the Year CAULIPOWER defines the next generation of better-for-you products

CAULIPOWER, the 2021 SF&WB ‘Bakery of the Year,’ has pioneered new gluten-free segments of baking, invigorating retail sales.
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Douglas J. Peckenpaugh
February 25, 2021
Bakery of the year profile of CAULIPOWER, maker of cauliflower crust pizzas, tortillas, and other products.
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Kodiak Cakes, our 2020 ‘Bakery of the Year,’ is redefining bakery categories across the board

Better-for-you bakery pioneers
doug peckenpaugh
Douglas J. Peckenpaugh
March 18, 2020
Some people innately embody a strong entrepreneurial spirit. Such is the case with Joel Clark, CEO of Kodiak Cakes, Park City, UT, a pioneer in better-for-you baking, offering whole-grain, protein-enhanced products that currently span multiple categories across breakfast, snacking, and beyond.
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2019 Bakery of the Year: St Pierre Groupe

St Pierre Groupe brings a taste of Europe to U.S. shores
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Douglas J. Peckenpaugh
August 22, 2019
Every so often, the primary aspects of a life fall together so perfectly that it appears that the proverbial fates are smiling upon destiny.
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Brioche and the 2019 ‘Bakery of the Year’

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Douglas J. Peckenpaugh
August 15, 2019
One of my earliest childhood food memories is of the time when Julia Child visited the family of one of my best friends who lived down the block.
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