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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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Mondelēz bites into consumer snacking trends

An expert from the producer discusses what snackers seek in on-the-go buys.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
November 18, 2025

Portion control, convenience, variety—consumers have a lot on their minds when deciding which snacks to take home or to work with them.


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2025 Bakery of the Year: Turano Baking Co.

Building on decades of baking history, the family-owned operation has its eyes on future growth and innovation.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
November 17, 2025

In the face of growth and tech upgrades, the company puts customers first.


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Edible aims to deliver ‘unexpected’ seasonal treats

An expert from the company shares insights and innovations from its portfolio.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
November 10, 2025

Known for gifts consumers can gobble, the company has broadened its offerings to include more than its eye-catching edible arrangements.


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Consumers seek health benefits, taste, and sensory experience with inclusions

Snack and bakery producers have a lot to balance when incorporating such ingredients.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
November 10, 2025

Those little bits in cakes, cookies, crackers, and other food products must meet consumer expectations with flavor, texture, health, and other aspects.


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IBIE 2025 attendees show off their style

Throughout the event, industry members made bold bakery-loving fashion statements.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
November 7, 2025

Amidst all the eye-catching tech and baked goods at the event, showgoers were drawing attention with their high sense of style.


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Fun Friday: Kraft launches wild Mac & Cheese flavor, Compartés comes up with a beauty, Alpha Baking ramps up cocktail rye production

Hu unveils a mural in Virginia celebrating the work of cocoa farmers around the world.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
November 7, 2025

If you haven’t seen Heidi Klum’s Halloween costume from this year yet, brace yourself. It’s pretty darned scary.


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Sweet-toothed consumers warm up to Insomnia Cookies

The company founder discusses the growth and future plans of the late-night cookie purveyor.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
Lis Parker
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November 5, 2025

Known for fulfilling consumer cravings for still-warm baked treats, Insomnia Cookies has grown rapidly in recent years, with no plans to slow down.


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Aldi announces its LTOs for November 2025

The retailer’s Finds for the month include seasonal snack, bakery, and candy items.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
November 3, 2025

Among the store’s limited-time offerings are gluten-free baking mixes, premium desserts, holiday-flavored chips, and more.


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Fun Friday: Pringles shares blast from the past, Thrive Market talks spooky trends, Goetze’s mascot returns

A Hollywood star is helping a fruit snack brand scare up 1990s nostalgia.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
October 31, 2025

Trigger warning: the short movie featured in this roundup is genuinely terrifying, so watch with caution.


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Mouthfeel crucial to consumers: Tate & Lyle

Experts from the food solutions firm explain how it impacts rhe eating experience.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
October 27, 2025

A snacker's enjoyment of a food is impacted by many things, including how the treat feels, sounds, and behaves when being eaten.


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