Ofner Americas panettones blend tradition and innovation A leader from the bakery company, founded more than 70 years ago, discusses its history and products. Jenni Spinner November 26, 2024 The company specializes in the Italian sweet bread that is popular around the holidays, many offering a twist on the time-honored favorite.Read More
Circana names Stuart Aitken president and CEO The consumer and market insights firm’s new leader succeeds the retiring Kirk Perry, SF&WB Staff November 25, 2024 Aitken’s past experience includes five years as chief merchant and marketing officer for grocery store giant Kroger.Read More
Hearthside Foods enters restructuring agreement After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the contract producer hopes to be poised for growth. SF&WB Staff November 25, 2024 The move is designed to help the contract producer wipe its $1.9B in debt, and to secure new funding.Read More
J&J Snack Foods appoints new CFO Shawn Munsell will start his new role on December 2. SF&WB Staff November 22, 2024 Munsell takes over the role from Ken Plunk, who is retiring and will support the transition until the end of the year.Read More
Dominique Ansel Marché to debut at Paris Las Vegas The new restaurant will open on December 6. SF&WB Staff November 22, 2024 The new Parisian market-inspired venue is the award-winning pastry chef’s second location in Las Vegas.Read More
Nothing Bundt Cakes names new chief development officer Joel Lakin brings a range of franchise operations experience to the bakery-focused chain. SF&WB Staff November 22, 2024 The company, with 635 units in the U.S. and growing, has named Joel Lakin to help fuel and oversee its expansion.Read More
Fun Friday: Pepperidge Farm cookie collab, Keebler contest, M&M's snack jacket, Cheez-It $300K donation Aldi to open free Charcuterie Chalet in Chicago. Liz Parker Kuhn November 22, 2024 This week's Fun Friday includes a Pepperidge Farm and fashion designer collab, a Keebler giveaway, an M&M's moviegoer jacket, a Chips Ahoy! and Big Sean partnership, Aldi's charcuterie chalet, and the most popular Thanksgiving pie by state.Read More
ABA reveals Simon T. Bailey as convention keynote speaker Strategies for resilience, innovation to be unveiled at annual convention. SF&WB Staff November 21, 2024 Bailey will take baking industry executives on an empowering journey designed to ignite leadership potential and drive organizational success. Read More
NBA star Chris Paul expands Good Eat’n snack brand The plant-based treats created by the San Antonio Spurs point guard are non-GMO and gluten-free. SF&WB Staff November 21, 2024 The San Antonio Spurs point guard’s plant-based snack line is now sold in more than 250 H-E-B stores in Texas.Read More
Stellar Snacks feeds pretzel industry boom with expansion The company is investing $137M in its new Louisville, KY facility. SF&WB Staff November 21, 2024 The natural pretzel brand is investing $137 million in Louisville, KY to scale production and create jobs.Read More