Sweetmore Bakeries acquires pastry maker Azteca Bakeries The move is intended to expand the high-end baked goods offered by the buyer. SF&WB Staff January 21, 2025 The purchased company specializes in Latino products, including cookies, muffins, pan dulce, and others.Read More
PMMI gives $200,000 to aid California fire recovery The donation to the American Red Cross will help with LA wildfire relief efforts. SF&WB Staff January 21, 2025 The monetary gift is aimed at helping provide aid to communities devastated by the recent wildfires in the LA region.Read More
Private-label product sales soar to $271B in 2024 The record-level sales in snacks, bakery, and other foods represent a 3.9% increase. SF&WB Staff January 21, 2025 The 3.9% increase in PL dollar sales outpaced national brands, which only grew by 1% year over year.Read More
Dixie Grace’s Boiled Peanuts debuts plant-based snack line The Southern-inspired product offers 7 g of protein per serving. SF&WB Staff January 20, 2025 The New Yorker who founded the new snack company was inspired after tasting the treat on a trip in the southern U.S.Read More
That’s it. brings Organic Energy Mini Fruit Bars to Costco The producer’s line of compact snack bars can be found in select Northwest stores. SF&WB Staff January 20, 2025 The simple-ingredient snack maker will offer its 15-count variety pack in select Costco locations throughout the Northwest part of the U.S.Read More
ABA taps business author to deliver convention keynote Erica Dhawan will share insights on building stronger industry connections. SF&WB Staff January 17, 2025 Best-selling management author Erica Dhawan will present insights on building engagement, speeding innovation, and fostering breakthroughs.Read More
Expect barbecue, Asian culture to influence 2025 flavors: Kerry The ingredients company shares predictions in its 2025 Tastes Charts report. SF&WB Staff January 17, 2025 Snack and bakery consumers are likely to reach for international tastes, novel flavor combinations, and other experiences in their buys.Read More
Hero Bread rolls out to select Whole Foods stores The BFY brand is announcing its official national launch. SF&WB Staff January 17, 2025 The Whole Foods rollout brings Hero Bread's retail store count to over 4,000.Read More
FAT Brands opens three-pronged snack location The cookie, creamery, and pretzel shop is located in Roanoke, TX. SF&WB Staff January 15, 2025 The Dallas-area location blends Great American Cookies, Marble Slab Creamery, and Pretzelmaker together under one roof.Read More
Cibo Vita debuts Probiotic FruiChias The snack is made with real fruit puree and chia seeds. SF&WB Staff January 15, 2025 FruiChias are free from added sugars and artificial colors or flavors, and are non-GMO, gluten-free, and kosher. Read More