Hormel Foods appoints enterprise-wide CMO The newly created role aims to strengthen the company's marketing capabilities. SF&WB Staff December 22, 2025 The hire, Jason Levine, brings more than two decades of experience in the CPG industry, including 19 years with Mondelēz International, beginning at Kraft Foods Group. Read More
Flour choice shapes sourdough microbial communities Bacteria and yeasts shape the taste and structure of the bread. SF&WB Staff December 19, 2025 Researchers found that the same yeast shows up, no matter the flour type, but bacterial taxa have more diversity.Read More
Unique Snacks unveils rebrand The strategic refresh aims to transform the company's market position, it says. SF&WB Staff December 19, 2025 The brand identity now features refreshed colors, a now logo, and the tagline "Daringly Different."Read More
Fun Friday: Paris Baguette gets cozy, Ferrero reveals Holiday Confessions, Home Run Inn serves up pizza gifts Shh—Milk Bar and Skippy have a secret to tell. Liz Parker Kuhn December 19, 2025 Catskills bakery launches a a first-of-its-kind opportunity for aspiring bakery owners across the Northeast, The First Rise Challenge.Read More
Little Debbie offers baked snacks and fun facts SF&WB’s chief editor knows more than most about the brand of sweet treats. Jenni Spinner December 18, 2025 If you didn’t know that the face of Little Debbie Snack Cakes is a real person, now you do.Read More
Realsy expands to 111 Midwest-area Costco locations The launch represents a key step in the brand's expansion, it says. SF&WB Staff December 17, 2025 For this launch, the brand is offering a club-exclusive variety pack: 24 filled dates featuring 12 peanut butter and 12 almond butter treats. Read More
Bakers united: ABA leader shares tales of unity in 2025 The American Bakers Association’s Eric Dell looks back at the year’s trials and triumphs. Eric Dell December 16, 2025 In the face of formidable challenges and notable achievements, the baking industry and the association came together to weather the storms.Read More
Nuts and snack mixes offer appeal to health-conscious snackers Producers in the category seek to attract buys with novel flavors and BFY benefits. Jenni Spinner December 15, 2025 Pistachios, cashews, macadamias, and mixes featuring nuts draw in dollars with protein content, adventurous flavors, and convenience.Read More
ABA taps two new NextGenBaker co-chairs Jill Stang is a vice president at Lesaffre; Josh Bickford is president of Clyde’s Donuts. SF&WB Staff December 12, 2025 The two new leaders will head the American Bakers Association’s leadership development company.Read More
Fun Friday: Wheaties 'Marty Supreme' box, Krispy Kreme $1 dozens, Cornell Food Hackathon Ring Pop officially steps into the world of fine jewelry. Liz Parker Kuhn December 12, 2025 If you're flying Emirates this holiday season, you're in luck—the airline has delicious treats planned for its guests.Read More