Doughlicious snags $5M from Rich Products Ventures With the fundraising, the brand is aiming to accelerate its expansion. SF&WB Staff August 4, 2025 The round also includes investor collective The Angel Group, along with participation from existing investors.Read More
Cargill's Florian Schattenmann named ACS fellow The CTO was one of 36 members chosen for the 2025 class. SF&WB Staff August 4, 2025 Florian Schattenmann has been selected as a 2025 Fellow of the American Chemical Society (ACS).Read More
Ardent Mills to potentially acquire grain cleaning facility The ingredient company has entered into an agreement for Stone Mill in North Dakota. SF&WB Staff August 1, 2025 The potential acquisition comes as part of the company's strategic growth plan to further invest in specialty ingredient capabilities and diversify its portfolio of solutions.Read More
ASB launches commercial bread production course The organization is aiming to elevate technical training in bakery. SF&WB Staff August 1, 2025 The hybrid training program combines flexible online learning with immersive, hands-on instruction.Read More
Bay State Milling taps new oat milling manager The appointee brings almost 20 years of experience to the role. SF&WB Staff August 1, 2025 Senior VP and General Manager Jaime Goehner has been appointed by the company for its Business Unit. Read More
Peak Rock Capital Affiliate sells Shipley Do-Nuts The foodservice chain has more than 375 stores across 14 states. SF&WB Staff July 31, 2025 The chain more than doubled systemwide sales and accelerated new unit development during Peak Rock's ownership.Read More
Chomps unveils Missouri manufacturing facility The 300,000-sq.-ft. location is a co-investment with Western Smokehouse Partners. SF&WB Staff July 31, 2025 The company is increasing production in order to meet surging consumer demand for better-for-you snacks.Read More
Nature's Bakery opens $240M facility in Salt Lake City Mars acquired the snack brand in March 2021. SF&WB Staff July 31, 2025 The 339,000-sq.-ft. site gives the brand the space to grow, with the ability to produce more than 1 billion bars each year.Read More
Reading Bakery Systems expands customer care team The hires and promotions include the company's field client support team. SF&WB Staff July 31, 2025 RBS has announced a new director of customer care, representatives for Southeast Asia and North America, and parts and service coordinator.Read More
Grupo Bimbo to eliminate artificial colors by end of 2026 Most of the company's products are already free from synthetic flavors. SF&WB Staff July 30, 2025 This marks a significant step forward in the company’s journey toward offering simpler and natural recipes across its global portfolio, it says.Read More