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The Snack & Bakery Scene blog provides perspective, insight and analysis on current trends in the snack food and bakery industries.

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Girl Scout Cookie Program provides sweet support

For more than a century, sale of the cookies has enriched lives of kids across the U.S.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
March 26, 2026

Kicked off by GSUSA founder Juliette Gordon Low in 1917, the cookie program provides Americans a delicious way to back Girl Scouts.


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All-star media team shares Super Bowl snack favorites

BNP staffers share their MVP menu picks for the big game on February 8.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
January 29, 2026

The NFL's big match-up between the Patriots and Seahawks is slated to feature a halftime performance by multi-platinum recording artist Bad Bunny.


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What a year: top snack and bakery stories of 2025

Our editors came up with a baker's dozen of the past 12 months' most-viewed stories.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
December 22, 2025

Our most-viewed articles of the past 12 months cover product innovations, IBIE award winners, and Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery exclusives.


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Cranberries take a sweet journey from farm-to-table

A visit to Ocean Spray Ingredients showcases the history, effort, and thought each berry carries along its path.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
November 25, 2025

While cranberries are the star of many holiday celebrations, the flavor and versatility of the fruit make them a popular choice for bakery and snack products year-round.


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IFT FIRST samples show off ingredient innovations

Exhibitors offered prototypes crafted to demonstrate their products' capabilities.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
July 16, 2025

Exhibitors served up buttery buns, chocolatey cookies, puckery pickle drinks, and other treats to show off their capabilities during the event.


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BEMA Convention 2025: More than fun in the sun

The annual event offered powerful industry programming in a sunny setting.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
July 1, 2025

While the annual event’s setting tends to be picturesque, the insightful, impactful sessions are the real draw.


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Celebrities lend star power to bakery and snack launches

Selena Gomez, David Beckham, and Mr. T have lent their fame to the food game.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
June 17, 2025

With her signature Oreos, Selena Gomez joins a long list of famous folk who’ve thrown their name into the CPG game.


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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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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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Hungry for news? Chew on these top stories of 2024

SF&WB readers gobbled up product innovation stories all year—here are their favorites.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
December 19, 2024

News from Mondelēz International, General Mills, Frito-Lay and other top companies ranked among this year's frequently viewed articles; read to see which got the most attention.


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SF&WB team shares holiday snack and bakery favorites

The lists, which riff on the popular end-of-year Spotify Wrapped feature, offer a tasteful look back at the year.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
December 13, 2024

Sweet and savory seasonal snacks from Spangler Candy, Mondelēz International, and Hershey join homemade items in our staff's lists of top treats.


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