That's it. releases annual Snacking Trends Report Sixty-four percent of Americans are now actively seeking fiber. SF&WB Staff January 5, 2026 As food industry trends have seen ample shifts in the past year, the report shows how Americans are snacking and shopping.Read More
Study reveals top industry trends for 2026: IFT Digital tools will expand food safety adoption, and AI options will expand. SF&WB Staff December 24, 2025 The org's Science and Policy Initiatives Team unveils what will impact the food and policy landscape over the next year.Read More
Ferrero Rocher squares up with new premium treats The premium chocolate brand has released individually wrapped squares in giftable packs. Bailee Henderson December 23, 2025 Its latest innovation consists of square-shaped chocolates in different flavors, housed in stand-up bags.Read More
What a year: top snack and bakery stories of 2025 Our editors came up with a baker's dozen of the past 12 months' most-viewed stories. Jenni Spinner December 22, 2025 Our most-viewed articles of the past 12 months cover product innovations, IBIE award winners, and Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery exclusives.Read More
Bakery glaze helps products shine: Puratos An expert from the company talks about trends and its new glaze production facility. Jenni Spinner December 22, 2025 The ingredient can play an important role in a product’s appeal, according to a representative from the supplier.Read More
Consumers seek nostalgia and newness in doughnuts An expert from Embassy Ingredients talks trends and innovation in bakery treats. Jenni Spinner December 22, 2025 Sweet-toothed shoppers continue reaching for familiar favorite flavors as well as interesting twists on traditional types.Read More
Flour choice shapes sourdough microbial communities Bacteria and yeasts shape the taste and structure of the bread. SF&WB Staff December 19, 2025 Researchers found that the same yeast shows up, no matter the flour type, but bacterial taxa have more diversity.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
When reducing sodium, ‘taste is non-negotiable’: Ajinomoto A chef from the food solutions firm offers advice on slashing salt without losing flavor. Jenni Spinner December 12, 2025 With health leaders around the world warning that sodium levels in snacks and other foods are too high, producers are faced with some challenging decisions.Read More