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
Gonnella Baking snaps up Lineage Manufacturing The acquisition will expand the brand's frozen dough capabilities. SF&WB Staff December 10, 2025 The new 50,000-sq.-ft. frozen facility features advanced sheeting, high-speed production systems, robotic stacking, and more.Read More
McCormick unveils black currant as 2026 Flavor of the Year The distinction was announced alongside the brand's annual Flavor Forecast. SF&WB Staff December 10, 2025 Black currant has quickly gained popularity, and is forecast to show up on global menus soon.Read More
Poppi co-founder joins DropOut Companies Stephen Ellsworth will provide support across the company's growing portfolio. SF&WB Staff December 10, 2025 The snack brand recently launched Jams PB&J sandwiches, as well as Bronco, a new frozen breakfast bagel.Read More