Sweets & Snacks Expo embraces everyday creativity The 2025 National Confectioners Association event showcased innovation and range. Douglas J. Peckenpaugh May 28, 2025 Home bakers and snack makers have one thing in common: they often display ingenuity in doing delicious things with simple ingredients.Read More
J.M. Smucker Co. to close Hostess manufacturing facility The company is aiming to optimize its sweet baked snacks sector. SF&WB Staff May 27, 2025 The company will close and pursue the sale of its Indianapolis manufacturing facility by early calendar year 2026.Read More
For bar-hungry consumers, protein packs a punch: Glanbia A leader from the food solutions provider offers insights into trends impacting the category. Jenni Spinner May 27, 2025 With Americans continuing to reach for bars whenever they feel peckish, high-protein products rank high on their shopping lists.Read More
BFY breads take center stage at online event Bread expert Richard Charpentier shared tips and consumer desires in the webinar. Jenni Spinner May 27, 2025 The webinar Tasty Trends in BFY Breads focused on key consumer interests, in-demand ingredients, and other factors of the category.Read More
Fun Friday: National Taffy Day, Catalina Snacks campaign, The Cookie Dept. partnership, Esther Price ‘Candy Trail’ Cheez-It teams up with reality TV star to unveil the Snap'd Back Bag. Liz Parker Kuhn May 23, 2025 News from Laffy Taffy, Catalina Snacks, The Cookie Department, Esther Price, and Cheez-It.Read More
Cooper Street expands to Whole Foods, BJ's Wholesale The brand's products are now available at participating locations. SF&WB Staff May 23, 2025 The brand also announced that its Orange Cranberry Twice-Baked Cookies will be available for purchase at select BJ's Wholesale Club stores in June.Read More
Loacker appoints new head of sales, West Janay Escobedo will lead the region as the brand continues its national expansion. SF&WB Staff May 22, 2025 In this strategic role, Escobedo will lead sales initiatives across key markets throughout the West region, supporting Loacker’s continued expansion and deepening the brand’s retail partnerships in the grocery, natural, and specialty channels.Read More
Chomps achieves B Corp Certification The meat snack brand has received certification from the nonprofit B Lab. May 21, 2025 Chomps is joining a global community of businesses committed to using their operations as a force for good.Read More
Hormel Foods names successor for retail marketing group Jeff Baker will assume the role of group VP at the end of FY 2025. SF&WB Staff May 20, 2025 Scott Aakre, Hormel Foods group vice president and chief marketing officer for retail, is retiring after 35 years with the company.Read More
Vermont Smoke & Cure secures retail expansion The meat snack brand is expanding to Walmart, Giant, and Kroger. SF&WB Staff May 19, 2025 The meat snack brand has announced placement in over 1,500 new retail locations nationwide.Read More