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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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Remembering Nathan Norris, baking industry legend (1960–2024)

Remembering Nathan Norris, baking industry legend (1960–2024)

The Highland Baking leader and active industry supporter passed away at the end of October.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
November 11, 2024

The respected industry leader served the baking field for more than 45 years, most recently as diversity, equity, and inclusion director with Highland Baking Co.


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Sola bread variety

Bagel sales hold steady as BFY brands deepen connections

While traditional products continue to sell, consumers increasingly are reaching for better-for-you items.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
November 7, 2024

Bagels continue to tempt consumers, with better-for-you versions attracting attention and dollars.


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Milton’s marks a decade of better-for-you bites

Milton’s marks a decade of better-for-you bites

The gluten-free-focused brand (founded in 1996) has offered gluten-free treats since 2014.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
November 7, 2024

After 10 years of offering gluten-free delectables, the company keeps innovating, balancing between health and good taste.


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Three Wishes granola bars go against the grain

Three Wishes granola bars go against the grain

A company co-founder offers insights about its new better-for-you bar innovations.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
November 1, 2024

The company’s most recent introductions give health-minded snackers a range of grain-free options in bar form.


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bakery of the year - alpha baking co. inc.

2024 Bakery of the Year: Alpha Baking Co.

With brands dating back more than a century, 2024 Bakery of the Year Alpha Baking benefits from family pride and a wealth of accrued industry wisdom.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
October 24, 2024

The brand’s unique products have made it a Chicago staple.


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Packaging solutions help snack company crack into long-term success

Packaging solutions help snack company crack into long-term success: case study

A nut producer credits Bartelt Packaging tech with helping to fuel its snack growth.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
October 21, 2024

John B. Sanfilippo & Son, in business for more than a century, relies upon the company's packaging technology in its nut processing and packaging operations.


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Spooky treats expanding to include adults, savory snacks

Halloween trend tracking indicates the season is no longer just candy and kids.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
October 21, 2024

Candy is still dandy, but there is an increasingly broad range of trick-or-treat options.


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PACK EXPO 2024 delivers access to packaging and processing advances

The international packaging event offers tech and education of interest to snack and bakery pros.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
October 18, 2024

PACK EXPO 2024 offers snack and bakery pros the chance to dive into the latest packaging and processing solutions


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Verb Energy innovates with bars that pack a punch

Verb Energy innovates with bars that pack a punch

Each of the brand’s energy bars contain 80 mg of caffeine derived from green tea.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
October 7, 2024

The performance bar brand recently won a GNC competition that landed its products on the store’s shelves across the country.


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S’noods launches snack inspired by a favorite Jewish treat

S’noods launches snack inspired by a favorite Jewish treat

Sweet Kugel S’noods feature the custard, cinnamon, and vanilla flavors of the traditional noodle dish.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
October 4, 2024

Company founder Lauryn Bodden triumphed in the Netflix cooking competition ‘Snack vs Chef.’


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