Hardee's, Carl's Jr. parent company names CEO The former CEO of Church's Texas Chicken joins the CKE leadership team. SF&WB Staff March 6, 2025 CKE Restaurants Holdings has appointed Joe Guith as chief executive officer, effective immediately.Read More
Protein phenomenon races through snacking market: Chomps Meat snacks currently make up only 19% of retail, opening sales opportunities. SF&WB Staff March 3, 2025 Protein snacks reached $24B in sales and are growing at three times the rate of the overall snacking category.Read More
Mondelēz International names EVP, chief R&D officer Norberto Chaclin will report directly to CEO Dirk Van de Put. SF&WB Staff February 28, 2025 Chaclin most recently served as the company’s senior vice president, R&D, global biscuits and regional R&D partner for North America.Read More
Multi-Conveyor builds conveyor for snack crackers The prebaked snacks start out at a 26" top of belt elevation. SF&WB Staff February 28, 2025 The prebaked goods start out at a 26” top of belt elevation at infeed. Read More
Koenig Bakery Systems announces leadership transition The bakery equipment company revealed its new president, CEO. SF&WB Staff February 28, 2025 Jake Levy will succeed Richard Breeswine as president and CEO.Read More
Shipley Do-Nuts inks agreement to expand The doughnut shop announced plans for New Mexico, South Florida shops. SF&WB Staff February 28, 2025 The fast-growing brand’s 30-shop development deal will open locations within 12 months.Read More
Trendspotter Panel releases top Winter Fancy Food Show trends The SFA's group of industry experts reveals their predictions for 2025. SF&WB Staff February 27, 2025 Guided by the SFA’s 2025 Trend Predictions, the Trendspotters assembled a diverse collection of products from which seven overall trends have emerged.Read More
Archer unveils new brand identity The meat snack brand is introducing a new name, visual identity, and packaging. SF&WB Staff February 25, 2025 The new packaging will begin rolling out to retailers in July and will be available nationwide by September.Read More
Newest PACK EXPO show heads to Atlanta The conference will take place March 10-12 at the Georgia World Congress Center. SF&WB Staff February 25, 2025 PACK EXPO Southeast will bring innovations, industry leaders, and technologies across 40+ vertical markets to the Southeast manufacturing region. Read More
Shipley Do-Nuts continues Austin-area growth with new openings The doughnut shop debuts two locations in South Austin and Leander, TX. SF&WB Staff February 25, 2025 Shipley Do-Nuts, one of the nation’s largest doughnut brands, has opened two new locations in the Austin area at 7714 SW Pkwy. in South Austin and 15101 Ronald Reagan Blvd. in Leander, TX.Read More