Flavor, function, and other factors fuel fat and oil selection With sometimes conflicting consumer desires at play, producers have their work cut out for them. Jenni Spinner March 18, 2026 The right ingredients for a particular application do more than just make a snack or bakery treat taste good, according to experts.Read More
Consumers take protein intake to the next level Interest in increasing the amount of the nutrient consumed each day has producers delivering boosted bites. Jenni Spinner March 17, 2026 Bakery and snack producers are looking to give consumers what they want—namely, protein-packed products.Read More
Swedish brand CandyKing arrives in U.S. The European company, now with a brick-and-mortar store in NYC, offers a pick and mix concept to consumers. Liz Parker Kuhn March 16, 2026 The store will feature a unique blend of candies, including specialty sweets exclusive to its NYC location.Read More
ABA Convention targets policy puzzles, day-to-day challenges With its 2026 programming, the American Bakers Association aims to equip attendees with powerful content to grow their businesses. Liz Parker Kuhn March 13, 2026 This year’s programming has been engineered to deliver impactful content that helps build leadership skills, and strengthen the industry as a whole.Read More
ABA 2026 Convention to feature advocacy in action The American Bakers Association event will gather leaders to shape the future. Eric Dell March 9, 2026 Scheduled April 19-23 in Colorado Springs, the group’s yearly event comes at an especially challenging time for bakery professionals.Read More
Consumers abuzz about honey in their food buys With shoppers craving natural sweetness in their foods, the ingredient offers appeal. Jenni Spinner March 3, 2026 Americans still want sweet treats, but they’re leery of sugar and artificial sweeteners—could honey feed their hunger?Read More
Consumer insights drive bakery and snack innovation: Kerry An expert from the flavor firm points out trends to follow in the coming months. Jenni Spinner March 2, 2026 In its Global Taste Charts, the company shares a peek into what flavors might attract shoppers’ attention, and dollars, in the near future.Read More
Consumers want more from their bread: Corbion An expert from the food solutions firm talks trends, challenges, and ways to connect. Jenni Spinner February 27, 2026 When shopping for bread, especially in the center store, people are expecting more from their purchases than ever before.Read More
SNX 2026 to showcase snack equipment, ingredients The conference aims to provide a meeting place for snack manufacturers and solution providers. Liz Parker Kuhn February 24, 2026 The 2026 event will explore what’s trending and what’s upcoming in the snack industry.Read More
FSX 2026 to showcase the future of food The conference encompasses bakery, snacks, dairy, and other food industry segments. Liz Parker Kuhn February 24, 2026 The 2026 event will focus on the food production ecosystem and the manufacturers and producers that move it.Read More