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Top bread trends to drive category growth

Inspirations for R&D to drive growth of bread, buns, bagels and more across retail and foodservice markets

January 7, 2019

Bread is the most-important category in the baking industry, but also one of the most-challenging for building appreciable growth. For the 52 weeks ending November 4, 2018, the fresh bread and rolls category grew 0.13 percent in dollar sales to $13.4 billion, per IRI, Chicago.

The edibles opportunity: legal cannabis market

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

January 7, 2019

This month marks our first dedicated Report covering the legal cannabis edibles market that has emerged in multiple states across the U.S., and nationwide across Canada.

Snacking goes premium, but stays true to its roots

Michael Holleman

January 4, 2019

Snack time brings on a level of excitement not unlike cartoons on a Saturday morning (yes, I'm a Gen-Xer). From the sometimes-chaotic snack time at daycare, to the now federally funded "Smart Snacks in School" regulations, and snacks on the go for Gen Z and Millennials, snack consumption is on a rapid rise.

ERP software solutions strive for efficiency, clarity

ERP software is constantly changing and evolving to improve efficiency.

Liz Parker Kuhn

January 4, 2019

ERP (enterprise resource planning) software can help snack and bakery businesses see the "big picture" while constantly improving. While many ERP software choices are available, they're constantly being improved and changing, too.

Snack and bakery companies focus on sweetener selection to reduce added sugar

Joyce Friedberg

January 3, 2019

In an ongoing shift, consumers are increasingly more cognizant of the amount and type of sugar and other sweeteners in their products.

Ardent Mills looks back on a year of grain innovation and trends

December 27, 2018

As 2018 winds down, Ardent Mills, a North American flour supplier and grain innovator, looks back at some grain-based culinary trends that emerged this year.

Lenny & Larrys The Complete Crunchy Cookie

Exclusive interview: Q&A with Lenny & Larry's CEO Apu Mody

December 20, 2018

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery was recently able to speak with Apu Mody, CEO of Lenny & Larry's.

DNX Grass-Fed Beef & Uncured Bacon Jalapeño Bar

DNX Foods Grass-Fed Beef & Uncured Bacon Jalapeno bar

December 19, 2018

DNX Foods is introducing a keto-compliant Grass-Fed Beef & Uncured Bacon Jalapeño Bar.

New package inspection challenges for bakeries

December 18, 2018

For the global bakery industry, the outlook is very positive looking forward to 2025.

Pest control in snack and bakery production facilities

Specialists share best practices on how to keep rodents, insects, and more out of your facilities

Ed Finkel

December 13, 2018

Snack and bakery facilities need to control and prevent pests such as rodents and insects in and around their facilities to help ensure the integrity of their products.