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12 halls, one meeting place for the baking industry: Changes to the floor allocation for iba 2021

July 10, 2020

iba, the world's leading trade fair for the baking and confectionery industry, will open the gates to the world-renowned meeting of the baking industry at Fairground Munich from 24 to 28 October 2021.

IDDBA publishes new COVID-19 Impact Report

July 10, 2020

The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association has released their latest COVID-19 Impact report.

Flowers Foods announces temporary closing of Savannah, GA bakery due to COVID-19 pandemic

July 10, 2020

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO), producer of Nature's Own, Wonder, Tastykake, Dave's Killer Bread, and other bakery foods, today announced that it has temporarily stopped production at its bakery in Savannah, Georgia due to an increase in confirmed COVID-19 cases within its production staff and in the number of those self-quarantining.

Sonoma Brands acquires Chef's Cut Real Jerky Co.

Premium jerky brand portfolio set to prosper in Sonoma region

July 9, 2020

Sonoma Brands, a private equity investor and incubator focused on emerging consumer brands led by Sonoma-based Jon Sebastiani, who is also the founder and creative force behind the acclaimed premium jerky brand KRAVE, has announced today the completed acquisition of Chef’s Cut Real Jerky Co. for an undisclosed amount.

U.S. consumers stockpile indulgent treats during COVID-19 pandemic

Snack food consumption has increased by +8 percent during the pandemic as consumers seek comfort through savory and sweet snacks

July 9, 2020

In April, during the height of the shelter-at-home orders, 37% of consumers told NPD they wanted to make sure they had sufficient snack foods on hand. They were well-stocked on salty snacks and frozen sweets more than other items.

California Prune Board projects 2020/2021 crop ahead of harvest

July 8, 2020

It is that time of year when California Prune growers and handlers look to the end of summer in preparation for harvest of premium quality California Prunes.

LA Laker JaVale McGee joins Outstanding Foods amidst $5M funding announcement

LA Laker JaVale McGee invests in rapidly expanding better-for-you snack brand

July 7, 2020

Outstanding Foods, maker of PigOut Pigless Pork Rinds, announced it has closed a $5M round of financing led by SternAegis Ventures.

ABA announces new Bakers Manufacturing Academy

July 7, 2020

ABA is excited to announce the new Bakers Manufacturing Academy, formerly the Cookie & Cracker Academy.

VMG Partners promotes three team members

Private equity firm announces key employee promotions

July 1, 2020

VMG Partners (“VMG”) a private equity firm specializing in building iconic consumer brands, has announced that three members of their team have been promoted to new roles within the organization.