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Marina Mayer, managing editor, tests how the more affordable private label Swiss rolls stack up against her beloved Little Debbie ones.

SF&WB’s 2009 Wholesale Baker of the Year, J&J Snack Foods, doesn’t just have a burgeoning product portfolio, says editor Dan Malovany. The company relies on its core values to separate it from the pack.

The cupcake isn’t the reason why America’s youth is fat, says managing editor Marina Mayer. So then why do schools want to ban this delicious treat from their classrooms?

Our award-winning columnist, Jeff Dearduff, advises that plant personnel go below the surface and take a more proactive role in cleaning their facilities.

The industry should look at the bright side, says editor Dan Malovany. The commodity crisis from last year forced many bakers and snack producers to be more efficient and better disciplined operators and that’s paying dividends today.

The printed media isn’t dying. It’s just undergoing a makeover, says managing editor Marina Mayer. Find out how all publications, including those covering the snack and baking industries, are responding to this change.

Private label continues to surpass long established brands, says managing editor Marina Mayer. And Girl Scout Cookies are the next to be cloned.

Consumers’ focus on value isn’t going away anytime soon, says editor Dan Malovany.

Award-winning columnist, Jeff Dearduff, says efficiency is the name of the game. Now it's time for the industry to get on board.

Many Americans need to take personal responsibility for their poor eating habits, especially when they are dining out, says editor Dan Malovany. To be healthy, people need to practice what they preach.