Producers look into efficient, easy-to-clean inspection and detection tech Bakery and snack professionals need their equipment to be reliable and robust. Ed Finkel March 23, 2026 Professionals looking to buy new or used equipment prioritize machines that are simple to operate and easy to keep spic and span.Read More
Consumers keep picking pretzels at snack time Compared to overall sales of salty snacks, the category is performing ahead of the pack. Jenni Spinner March 20, 2026 Here’s a twist—pretzel sales pulled in $42.5 billion in sales last year, outperforming the intake of the rest of the savory snack category.Read More
Magic Spoon works to make BFY breakfasts, snacks fun The producer started with high-protein cereals but has since expanded to other treats. Jenni Spinner March 20, 2026 While it began with cereals, the company has added other high-protein, low-sugar treats for consumers with better-for-you goals.Read More
Fun Friday: Pizza Hut x ‘Space Jam,’ Insomnia Cookies March Madness contest, Clif travel giveaway Kinder Bueno Frozen Desserts nabs 2026 Product of the Year Award. Liz Parker Kuhn March 20, 2026 Cinephiles can purchase a Devil Wears Prada 2 popcorn bucket shaped like a purse at AMC and Cinemark Theatres.Read More
One More Bite: Molly Blakely of Molly Bz The Alaska native cookie-slinger shares her story, from a struggling single mom to a food boss with products starring on shelves nationwide. March 19, 2026 The scrappy baked good entrepreneur talks about taking her company from a literal kitchen-counter operation to a brand with a national presence.Read More
Nature’s Garden aims to stand out in the fruit snack field Known for brands like Yoggies, the company sets its sights on healthy indulgence. Jenni Spinner March 18, 2026 With consumers craving better-for-you bites with clean labels and functional benefits, the company says it’s on top of the trends.Read More
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
Bunnie Cakes keeps it cool with ready-to-bake treats The better-for-you brand offers refrigerated cake batter and icing with minimal ingredients. Jenni Spinner March 17, 2026 The company enables BFY-minded, sweet-toothed consumers to whip up clean-label treats with minimal effort.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