One More Bite: Molly Blakely of Molly Bz The Alaska native cookie-slinger shares her story, from a struggling single mom to a food boss with products starring on shelves nationwide. March 19, 2026 The scrappy baked good entrepreneur talks about taking her company from a literal kitchen-counter operation to a brand with a national presence.Read More
NRA Show honors 28 products with 2026 FABI awards Submissions were evaluated on taste, menu relevance, and more. SF&WB Staff March 18, 2026 Celebrating 15 years, the awards honor standout snack products, baked goods, and more that address operator needs and evolving consumer tastes.Read More
Nature’s Garden aims to stand out in the fruit snack field Known for brands like Yoggies, the company sets its sights on healthy indulgence. Jenni Spinner March 18, 2026 With consumers craving better-for-you bites with clean labels and functional benefits, the company says it’s on top of the trends.Read More
Joseph's Bakery aims to reinvigorate Tumaro's brand The acquired company is reportedly known for its Carb Wise wraps. SF&WB Staff March 18, 2026 The brand aims to help set the pita bread producer apart in a category often dominated by more traditional offerings.Read More
CJ Schwan's taps Gregory Yep as interim CEO The new hire brings more than three decades of CPG experience to the role. SF&WB Staff March 17, 2026 The leadership change reinforces the company's long-term growth strategy and reflects deeper alignment with parent company CJ Foods, it says.Read More
Bunnie Cakes keeps it cool with ready-to-bake treats The better-for-you brand offers refrigerated cake batter and icing with minimal ingredients. Jenni Spinner March 17, 2026 The company enables BFY-minded, sweet-toothed consumers to whip up clean-label treats with minimal effort.Read More
Steve Fairfield Memorial Award announces 2026 recipient The annual honors celebrate flexible packaging innovation. SF&WB Staff March 17, 2026 The honors focus on snack, bakery, and other companies that are innovators in flexible packaging.Read More
Consumers take protein intake to the next level Interest in increasing the amount of the nutrient consumed each day has producers delivering boosted bites. Jenni Spinner March 17, 2026 Bakery and snack producers are looking to give consumers what they want—namely, protein-packed products.Read More
Food Safety Summit to offer certificate courses The subjects include preventive controls, AI, food fraud, HACCP, and allergens. Adriene Cooper March 16, 2026 The robust lineup of Certificate Courses offers in-depth, practical training led by internationally recognized experts.Read More
Portillo’s names chief development officer Jennifer Pecoraro-Striepling joins the chain's leadership team. SF&WB Staff March 16, 2026 The new hire will lead the company's restaurant development strategy, including real estate and site selection, prototype design, and construction.Read More