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Jenni Spinner

Jenni Spinner

Jenni Spinner is the chief editor of Snack Food and Wholesale Bakery with more than 25 years of experience in business-to-business communications. She has written extensively about food production, safety and packaging; pharmaceutical drug development; concrete and masonry construction; and more. She holds a Bachelor’s in Communications from the University of Illinois. Jenni can be reached at spinnerj@bnpmedia.com.

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Top Honors: Grupo Bimbo, GBConnected Monitoring System

Best in BAKING awards deadline extended to May 14

The IBIE program showcases baker and supplier excellence in numerous areas.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
May 1, 2025

Categories for the International Baking Industry Exhibition awards include Sustainability, Workforce Development, Plant Efficiency, and other areas of achievement.



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Protein-packed pretzel brand attracts BFY-minded snackers

Protein-packed pretzel brand attracts BFY-minded snackers

The founder of Kindling Snacks discusses its protein-rich snacks and recent growth.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
April 28, 2025

With sustained interest in high-protein foods hitting nearly every retail aisle, one snack producer is seeing notable success with its line of boosted pretzels.


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Food safety summit attendees

Security of supply chain takes center stage at 2025 Food Safety Summit

The annual event shares insights and tech aimed at safeguarding products, consumers, and company reputations.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
April 24, 2025

The safety-minded event agenda is set to tackle safety in bakery and snack production.


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Healthy eating benefits sweeten the deal with fruit-filled items

When including fruits in a baked item or snack recipe, producers need to balance many things.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
April 23, 2025

Snacks and bakery items that contain fruit can entice shoppers with BFY benefits, pleasing texture, and adventurous flavors.


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Experts react to impending ban of petroleum-based food dyes

Experts react to impending ban of petroleum-based food dyes

Leaders from the NCA, IFT, and other organizations are weighing in with insights on the measure.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
April 23, 2025

Within hours of the April 22 FDA press conference, representatives from food groups and industry partners began sharing their thoughts.


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Editor Jenni Spinner on the show floor hugging an Oreo mascot

Fun at Sweets & Snacks Expo gives new meaning to playing with your food

The bakery snack makers and candy companies exhibiting make the event fun
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
April 22, 2025

While the annual exposition is serious business, the sessions and exhibits invite attendees to enjoy themselves.


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Cake consumers seek a balance of indulgence, BFY benefits

Producers discuss challenges, opportunities, and trends in the category
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
April 18, 2025

While sales have slowed in most subcategories, producers continue to innovate to keep the party going.


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Consumers concerned about responsible palm oil sourcing: Cargill

Consumers concerned about palm oil sourcing: Cargill

An expert from the supplier discusses challenges related to the popular ingredient.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
April 17, 2025

Palm oil plays an important role in many baked goods and snacks, and shoppers are looking for reassurance that it is sustainably sourced.


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My Better Batch aims to offer hassle-free homemade cookies

My Better Batch aims to offer hassle-free homemade cookies

The line of baking mixes gives consumers a BFY shortcut to fresh-made treats.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
April 17, 2025

The founder of the company shares the story behind its line of non-GMO baking mixes, and what makes the products stand out.


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Time again for the BEST in Baking

IBIE BEST in Baking awards: time is running out

The prestigious industry recognition program is accepting applications through April 30.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
April 15, 2025

The International Baking Industry Exhibition program salutes baker and supplier excellence in innovation, sustainability, workforce development, and other important areas.


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