Fun Friday: Perdue Chix Mix, 200-lb. oatmeal cream pie, Cheesy Crunch Tour, Thanksgiving popcorn A country fair in Tennessee recently featured a 200-lb. Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pie. Liz Parker Kuhn November 17, 2023 This week's Fun Friday roundup includes news and products from Perdue, Doc Popcorn, In Good Hands, and Little Debbie.Read More
ABA honors members of Congress following 2023 Fly-In and Policy Summit The bakery organization’s honor recognizes leaders for championing the industry. Jenni Spinner November 17, 2023 The bakery organization’s honor recognizes leaders for championing the industry.Read More
3 snack trends from the PLMA trade show floor More than 13,000 exhibitors, retailers, and others attended the show. Liz Parker Kuhn November 16, 2023 PLMA’s 2023 Private Label Trade Show was a success: a record 1,685 exhibitors showcased the hottest new products, flavors, packaging, ingredients, and services. Read More
Icon Foods releases Market Intelligence Report on natural sweeteners The report predicts that the price of erythritol will rise and supply will tighten. Liz Parker Kuhn November 16, 2023 Icon Foods has released a deep dive into the natural sweetener food ingredient landscape, in its newest Market Intelligence Report.Read More
ABA promotes two members of the organization’s leadership team Rasma Zvaners and Christina Donnelley will take on new ABA responsibilities Jenni Spinner November 14, 2023 The American Bakers Association (ABA) has announced two significant changes in its leadership team. Read More
Utz Brands names two new executive vice presidents to its team Mitchell Arends and Cary Devore have combined decades of executive leadership experience. Jenni Spinner November 14, 2023 Mitchell Arends and Cary Devore have combined decades of executive leadership experience.Read More
PLMA announces 2023 Salute to Excellence Award winning private-label products The Private Label Manufacturers Association honorees include Walmart and Amazon. Jenni Spinner November 14, 2023 The Private Label Manufacturers Association honorees include Walmart and Amazon.Read More
Detroit's Metropolitan Baking Company expands Hamtramck facility The firm will also be adding 25 employees to its roster. Liz Parker Kuhn November 13, 2023 The 78-year-old firm, which started operations in 1945 in two homes with a garage in back, is adding 30,000-sq. ft. on its 20-acre property. Read More
Fun Friday roundup: Hot Pockets thermostat contest, grilled cheese and tomato soup dumplings, Friendsgivings Neuroscientists reveal snacks they eat to boost memory function. Liz Parker Kuhn November 10, 2023 This week's Fun Friday roundup features news from Hot Pockets, Green Giant, Pinkbox Doughnuts, Frito-Lay, and Newsweek. Read More
Unique Snacks expands support for Folds of Honor veterans' charity The pretzel company is stepping up efforts with specially branded bags of its Splits snacks. Jenni Spinner November 9, 2023 The pretzel company is stepping up efforts with specially branded bags of its Splits snacks.Read More