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Home » Authors » Douglas J. Peckenpaugh
Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh is Director of Content Strategy for Beverage Industry, Dairy Foods, Food Engineering, The National Provisioner, Packaging Strategies, Flexible Packaging, Prepared Foods, Refrigerated & Frozen Foods, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery, and Candy Industry at BNP Media. For over three decades, his work has followed the food industry from farm to fork, including concentrations in agriculture, ingredient processing, packaging and processing equipment, retail grocery branding, foodservice menu development, and food product R&D and manufacturing.

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Newman's Own Thin & Crispy Crust Uncured Pepperoni Pizza

Newman’s Own does good work with sales of snack and bakery treats

Founded by award-winning actor Paul Newman, the brand donates all proceeds to charity.
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Douglas J. Peckenpaugh
January 21, 2026

The philanthropy-focused food brand resonates with the growing number of people seeking to support authentic, cause-based brands via their retail spending.


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IBIE 2025

2025 IBIE review: Snapshots from the world of baking

This year's baking conference was the largest iteration in its 105-year history.
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Douglas J. Peckenpaugh
November 11, 2025

The event brought together thousands of global baking professionals from across the retail and wholesale baking to meet with more than 1,000 exhibiting companies on a sold-out show floor.


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Flexible packaging innovation award nominations open

The Steve Fairfield Memorial Award for Flexible Packaging Innovation celebrates creativity in the field.
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Douglas J. Peckenpaugh
November 3, 2025

The honor is named after the late packaging professional who left his mark on the field before his passing in 2024.


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Milk Chocolate Ring Pop with Sprinkles

State of the Industry 2025: Publisher's note

Consumers are seeking bold flavors, unique textures, and other adventures in novelty candy.
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Douglas J. Peckenpaugh
September 22, 2025

The sector is focusing on cleaner ingredients and more distinct offerings.


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Sweets & Snacks Expo embraces everyday creativity

Sweets & Snacks Expo embraces everyday creativity

The 2025 National Confectioners Association event showcased innovation and range.
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Douglas J. Peckenpaugh
May 28, 2025

Home bakers and snack makers have one thing in common: they often display ingenuity in doing delicious things with simple ingredients.


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raspberry roll

Janey Lou’s growing bakery business has its sights set on future success

With roots dating back nearly 30 years, the company plans to double its current 50,000-square-foot plant.
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Douglas J. Peckenpaugh
March 18, 2025

Janey Lou’s has managed to not only keep its bakery running in the face of challenges, but it also has continued growing.


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State of the Industry: Affordable luxury in private label

Consumer spending behavior changes due to inflation.
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Douglas J. Peckenpaugh
September 23, 2024

Consumers crave budget-friendly treats.


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International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) show

Producers continue advancing sustainability goals

Snack and bakery companies continue to make progress in their environmental efforts.
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Douglas J. Peckenpaugh
June 14, 2024

The IBIE organizers name SF&WB sponsors of BEST in Baking for another show cycle.


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Time again for the BEST in Baking

Time again for the BEST in Baking: blog

The prestigious IBIE awards salute snack and bakery producers for sustainability.
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Douglas J. Peckenpaugh
April 29, 2024

The prestigious IBIE awards salute snack and bakery producers for sustainability.


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2022 Bakery of the Year: Hostess Brands brings the joy

Hostess Brands, the 2022 ‘Bakery of the Year,’ continues to position itself for growth.
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Douglas J. Peckenpaugh
September 29, 2022

Hostess Brands, the 2022 ‘Bakery of the Year,’ continues to position itself for growth.


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