Kerry debuts 2026 Global Taste Charts The company aims to uncover dominant, emerging, and upcoming flavors. SF&WB Staff January 15, 2026 The trends draw on the expertise of over 1,200 scientists, 100 flavorists, and extensive consumer research.Read More
BluePrint Automation appoints VP of sales and marketing Andy Stamp will lead and manage the company's North American team. SF&WB Staff January 12, 2026 Stamp joins the company from a manufacturer of material handling components, where he served as director of sales and business development.Read More
Flexicon debuts vacuum conveying system The dual intake equipment can provide dust-free releasing of containers or bags. SF&WB Staff January 12, 2026 The product also has the capability to unload materials from containers using a handheld pick-up wand.Read More
Bold colors, flavors impact snack and bakery trends Experts anticipate standout shades and forward flavors to trend in coming months. Jenni Spinner January 9, 2026 Consumers want a long list of attributes regarding flavors and colors in their food purchase, and suppliers are poised to help producers deliver.Read More
JLS Automation appoints director of cartoning solutions Sean Spees will report directly to Gary Pickett, sr. director of secondary packaging. SF&WB Staff January 7, 2026 The hire brings more than 20 years of industry and leadership experience to the company and a primary concentration in end-of-line automation.Read More
Dawn Foods names SVP North America Kristi Kangas will lead the company's U.S. and Canadian manufacturing operations. SF&WB Staff January 7, 2026 The new hire joins from Griffith Foods, where she served as VP of manufacturing and supply chain, North America, leading more than 1,400 employees across five facilities in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Read More
Bundy Baking Solutions names chairman, CEO The company's current leader has appointed his brother to the role. SF&WB Staff January 6, 2026 As of January 5, Gilbert Bundy will assume the role of chairman and William (Bill) Bundy will take on the role of CEO.Read More
Bühler Group announces CEO transition The new leader joined the company 20 years ago to establish its nanotechnology unit. SF&WB Staff January 5, 2026 Samuel Schär will succeed Stefan Scheiber, whom is being proposed as the new chairman of the board of directors.Read More
What a year: top snack and bakery stories of 2025 Our editors came up with a baker's dozen of the past 12 months' most-viewed stories. Jenni Spinner December 22, 2025 Our most-viewed articles of the past 12 months cover product innovations, IBIE award winners, and Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery exclusives.Read More
Bakery glaze helps products shine: Puratos An expert from the company talks about trends and its new glaze production facility. Jenni Spinner December 22, 2025 The ingredient can play an important role in a product’s appeal, according to a representative from the supplier.Read More