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Three pouches of Dot's Original Snack Mix next to each other on white background

Dot’s snack mix builds on Hershey’s salty snacks strategy

Since acquiring the pretzel producer, the new owner has innovated within the line.

Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery

April 30, 2026

While the brand has added a score of new flavors to the line, the pretzel-centric mix marks the first format departure for Dot’s.

Four pouches of Phonicia Diner pancake mix on white counter

Phoenicia Diner brings its pancakes to home kitchens

The restaurant’s griddle cakes are among its most popular menu items.

Jenni Spinner

April 29, 2026

Originally situated in Long Island, NY, the beloved diner moved to its current Catskills location in 1981.

Dawn Foods expands its frozen cake portfolio

The brand is adding six on-trend baked goods to its lineup.

SF&WB Staff

April 28, 2026

The new products aim to help bakeries save time, address labor challenges, and capture seasonal growth opportunities.

Show floor at the 2025 Sweets & Snacks Expo with Ferrara, Spangler, and Morris banners.

Sweets & Snacks Expo offers an immersive candy and snack experience

Attendees will encounter new trends, products, and ideas at this year’s convention.

Liz Parker Kuhn

April 24, 2026

The latest product launches and must-have snacks, candy, and bakery items will be on display.

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Walker's Shortbread puts its Scottie mascot to work for a good cause.

Liz Parker Kuhn

April 24, 2026

M&M's and WNBA team up to show "It's More Fun Together," with the basketball league choosing to make the brand its Official Chocolate Partner.

Left to right: ADM's Shelley Rudisill and Jennifer Zhou

ADM shares what’s driving flavor, ingredient customization

The brand identified the key five pillars of reformulation, such as less sugar.

Sammy Bredar

April 23, 2026

At its global flavor headquarters in Erlanger, KY, the snack and bakery supplier explores ingredient reformulation and key trends like natural colors and flavors, sodium and sugar reduction, and clean-label ingredients.

This image shows a large crowd attending a major trade show event.

NRA Show to showcase creative ideas for the restaurant industry

The annual event will showcase the possibilities of bakery in foodservice environments.

Liz Parker Kuhn

April 23, 2026

The 2026 edition of the expo will shine a spotlight on the latest equipment, technology, and consumer trends impacting the business.

TRUBAR Plant-Based Protein Bar in the "Daydreaming About Donuts" flavor.

Bars category strives for innovation, wellness options

Products are now expected to do more than just curb hunger.

Liz Parker Kuhn

April 21, 2026

Shoppers are taking a more deliberate approach to what satisfies them, and brands are listening and refreshing their lineups.

American Bakers Association president/CEO Eric Dell on stage

ABA debuts Global Supply Chain & Logistics Professionals Group

The American Bakers Association group aims to unite the baking industry supply chain.

Jenni Spinner

April 20, 2026

The newly formed group merges the association’s former Commodity and Agricultural Policy Professionals Group and Logistics Professionals Group.

Three colorful packages of Chips Ahoy with soccer stars

Chips Ahoy kicks into high gear with FIFA World Cup fun

The Mondelēz International brand is combining sweet innovation with star-powered fun.

Jenni Spinner

April 17, 2026

Soccer stars Christian Pulisic, Alex Morgan, and Sophia Smith will be featured on packages and in interactive fan experience opportunities during the tournament.