From the heart: snack and bakery companies serve up good deeds Process Expo’s Defeat Hunger campaign is an example of charitable acts by industry pros. Jenni Spinner October 12, 2023 Process Expo’s Defeat Hunger campaign is an example of charitable acts by industry pros.Read More
Rudi's Bakery unveils new frozen products at Expo East, adds Justin Gold to team The brand announced Gold as its new chief innovation and strategy officer. Liz Parker Kuhn October 12, 2023 Rudi’s Bakery announced its expansion into the freezer section with three new innovations coming to market in late 2023 and early 2024.Read More
Eastern Standard Provisions expands its retail reach across the U.S. The producer, specializing in soft pretzels and waffles, now sells at 2,700+ stores. Jenni Spinner October 11, 2023 The producer, specializing in soft pretzels and waffles, now sells at 2,700+ stores.Read More
Cibo Vita inks deal with private equity partner Citation Capital to grow business The snack company, whose brands include Nature’s Garden, hopes to boost innovation. Jenni Spinner October 11, 2023 The snack company, whose brands include Nature’s Garden, hopes to boost innovation.Read More
Ruiz Foods debuts 150,000-square-foot expansion in Vernon, CA The brand has added two buildings to its facilities. Liz Parker Kuhn October 11, 2023 Both buildings are near the Vernon, CA facility acquired in October 2022 through its subsidiary RG1 Holding Co., LLC.Read More
Dawn Foods launches For Goodness Cakes chapter at Michigan headquarters The nonprofit pairs volunteer bakers with agencies to help kids celebrate special occasions. Jenni Spinner October 10, 2023 The nonprofit pairs volunteer bakers with agencies to help kids celebrate special occasions.Read More
Eli's Cheesecake to celebrate completion of 42,000-square-foot expansion This addition makes Eli's facility 104,000 sq. ft., almost doubling the size of the bakery. Liz Parker Kuhn October 9, 2023 Eli’s addition was made possible with an EDGE Tax Credit Agreement with the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) for the State of Illinois that gives Eli’s incentive for creating jobs.Read More
Interview: Jennifer Garner's Once Upon a Farm brand on its refrigerated bars launch The company's chief innovation officer talks innovation and the new bars. Liz Parker Kuhn October 9, 2023 The company was co-founded by Cassandra Curtis, now chief innovation officer, and actress Jennifer Garner came on board in 2017.Read More
Dunkin debuts first-ever Halloween inflatable décor The décor is inspired by Dunkin's Spider Donut. Liz Parker Kuhn October 6, 2023 Dunkin’ has unveiled a six-foot-tall Inflatable Spider Donut ($99.99), available for purchase on ShopDunkin.com. Read More
Junkless Foods lands capital investment funds from private equity group Entrepreneur Mike Repole has acquired a majority stake in the better-for-you snack brand. Jenni Spinner October 5, 2023 Entrepreneur Mike Repole has acquired a majority stake in the better-for-you snack brand.Read More