Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery is your best source of production, technology and product news, ideas and solutions for a changing industry. https://www.snackandbakery.com/rss/articles While 2025 threw an entire combo platter of formidable challenges at the baking industry, overcoming sky-high obstacles is something professionals in the grain-based foods field are very much used to. While 2025 threw an entire combo platter of formidable challenges at the baking industry, overcoming sky-high obstacles is something professionals in the grain-based foods field are very much used to. 

]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115999-state-of-the-industry-2026-challenge-accepted http://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115999 Happy birthday, America—and because no birthday celebration is complete without a gift, Paris Baguette and Red Bull are partnering to give one lucky guest the chance to win a trip for four to Colonial Williamsburg, VA. Happy birthday, America—and because no birthday celebration is complete without a gift, Paris Baguette and Red Bull are partnering to give one lucky guest the chance to win a trip for four to Colonial Williamsburg, VA.

]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115995-fun-friday-mod-gets-spicy-hershey-trailer-revealed-dunkin-goes-star-spangled http://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115995 The 42-in. high unscrambling product was designed for food to be manually staged onto a loading table, the supplier notes. The 42-in. high unscrambling product was designed for food to be manually staged onto a loading table, the supplier notes.

]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:55:00 -0400 https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115998-multi-conveyor-strives-to-organize-snack-bakery-products http://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115998 Each baked good includes gluten-free oats, 8 g of dietary fiber, and 14 g of protein. Each baked good includes gluten-free oats, 8 g of dietary fiber, and 14 g of protein.

]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:14:00 -0400 https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115997-redefine-foods-banks-on-newstalgia-with-skippy-pies http://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115997 According to the writer, troubles are often attributed to the equipment itself when the root cause lies upstream, where material exits the bulk hopper and enters the tray. According to the writer, troubles are often attributed to the equipment itself when the root cause lies upstream, where material exits the bulk hopper and enters the tray.

]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:57:00 -0400 https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115996-eriez-paper-tackles-feeder-performance-issues http://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115996 The brand's hard candy confection was first introduced in the 1940s. The brand's hard candy confection was first introduced in the 1940s.

]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:05:00 -0400 https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115994-sees-candies-kicks-off-lollypalooza-celebration http://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115994 The Colombian B Corp manufacturer will showcase its protein-integrated chocolate innovation and formulation capability at the conference, and a rep will speak at the Taste of Science stage. The Colombian B Corp manufacturer will showcase its protein-integrated chocolate innovation and formulation capability at the conference, and a rep will speak at the Taste of Science stage.

]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115993-luker-chocolate-aims-to-rethink-confectionery-at-ift-first http://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115993 The company is expanding its portfolio with four Twisted Biscuit Brunch Co. flavors. The company is expanding its portfolio with four Twisted Biscuit Brunch Co. flavors.

]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:49:00 -0400 https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115992-bakers-quality-gets-twisted-with-brunch-partnership http://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115992 A fun and tasty product is the primary driver for lower sugar candies, a rep says, with BFY credentials being secondary. A fun and tasty product is the primary driver for lower sugar candies, a rep says, with BFY credentials being secondary.

]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:08:00 -0400 https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115956-video-joyride-talks-reduced-sugar-confections http://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115956 The TV personality, wellness advocate, and founder of Angela's Cakes is bringing her passion for clean, intentional food to Doich’s newest collaboration. The TV personality, wellness advocate, and founder of Angela's Cakes is bringing her passion for clean, intentional food to Doich’s newest collaboration.

]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:47:00 -0400 https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115989-doich-angela-simmons-partner-on-new-snacking-dough http://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115989 Available through July 4, the menu brings together fresh berries, backyard BBQ favorites, campfire-inspired treats, and festive red, white, and blue desserts, the chain notes. Available through July 4, the menu brings together fresh berries, backyard BBQ favorites, campfire-inspired treats, and festive red, white, and blue desserts, the chain notes.

]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:35:00 -0400 https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115988-crumbl-goes-classic-for-fourth-of-july-week-menu http://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115988 The retail expansion marks the debut of the brand's redesigned Snack Mates packaging, unifying its kid-friendly and adult offerings under one cohesive brand identity. The retail expansion marks the debut of the brand's redesigned Snack Mates packaging, unifying its kid-friendly and adult offerings under one cohesive brand identity.

]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:26:00 -0400 https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115986-new-primal-expands-distribution-for-its-poultry-snack http://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115986 The org has spent the past year investing in new tools, resources, and relationships designed to strengthen industry engagement. The org has spent the past year investing in new tools, resources, and relationships designed to strengthen industry engagement.

]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:02:20 -0400 https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115990-aba-amplifies-bakings-voice-in-washington http://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115990 The acquired company's portfolio includes allergen-free chewy and gummy candy, lollipops, fruit snacks, sour candy, and more. The acquired company's portfolio includes allergen-free chewy and gummy candy, lollipops, fruit snacks, sour candy, and more. 

]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:50:00 -0400 https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115987-acon-investments-acquires-bfy-brand-yumearth http://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115987 The creation of the breakfast item was rooted in the consumer insight that 87% of Gen Z guests want more global flavors on menus. The creation of the breakfast item was rooted in the consumer insight that 87% of Gen Z guests want more global flavors on menus.

]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:03:00 -0400 https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115985-ihop-rereleases-dubai-chocolate-pancakes http://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115985 The newest addition to the store's events lineup joins its wine and confectionery pairings, as well as its Chocolate and Confectionery Masterclass. The newest addition to the store's events lineup joins its wine and confectionery pairings, as well as its Chocolate and Confectionery Masterclass.

]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:55:21 -0400 https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115984-texas-chocolatier-debuts-bacon-and-bonbons-experience http://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115984 The six-month project supports emerging food and beverage brands driving innovation with eggs. The six-month project supports emerging food and beverage brands driving innovation with eggs.

]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:53:00 -0400 https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115983-american-egg-board-reveals-founder-program-participants http://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115983 Ninety-nine percent of the company's cocoa was sourced through certifications or other independently managed standards such as Rainforest Alliance, Cocoa Horizons, and Fairtrade. Ninety-nine percent of the company's cocoa was sourced through certifications or other independently managed standards such as Rainforest Alliance, Cocoa Horizons, and Fairtrade.

]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:28:00 -0400 https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115982-ferrero-group-releases-2025-sustainability-report http://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115982 The phased rollout is already underway and is expected to be fully implemented by the end of this year. The phased rollout is already underway and is expected to be fully implemented by the end of this year.

]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:19:00 -0400 https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115981-takis-begins-removing-artificial-colors-across-portfolio http://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115981 The transaction reportedly accelerates the acquiring company's global reach in North America's bakery sector and will become a strategic pillar of its global growth. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:46:00 -0400 https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115980-europastry-to-acquire-highland-baking-company http://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115980 The plant brings the company's full wafer lineup under a Made in USA designation for the first time. The plant brings the company's full wafer lineup under a Made in USA designation for the first time.

]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:47:00 -0400 https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115977-bauducco-grows-us-footprint-with-florida-wafer-facility http://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115977 The limited-time menu offerings incorporate the company’s core products with scoops of sweet treats from ice cream stores around the country. The limited-time menu offerings incorporate the company’s core products with scoops of sweet treats from ice cream stores around the country.

]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:45:00 -0400 https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115979-levain-bakery-brings-back-cool-summer-collabs http://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115979 The company does not anticipate any changes to its strategic direction or day to day operations as a result of this leadership transition, it says. The company does not anticipate any changes to its strategic direction or day to day operations as a result of this leadership transition, it says.

]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:33:00 -0400 https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115978-rmcf-appoints-al-harper-as-interim-ceo http://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115978 The lineup debuted with a 15 g protein breakfast bar available in two flavors: Cinnamon Bun Swirl and Lemon Blueberry Muffin. The lineup debuted with a 15 g protein breakfast bar available in two flavors: Cinnamon Bun Swirl and Lemon Blueberry Muffin.

]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:10:00 -0400 https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115976-qvc-launches-wellness-brand-for-senior-women http://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115976 The pediatrician-developed nut butter puffs are made with peanuts and multiple tree nuts in quantities that match the research, dissolve quickly for babies, and are suitable for older children as well. The pediatrician-developed nut butter puffs are made with peanuts and multiple tree nuts in quantities that match the research, dissolve quickly for babies, and are suitable for older children as well.

]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115965-mission-mightyme-nutty-puffs-launches-in-h-e-b-stores http://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115965 Companies are responding to consumer demand for protein, fiber, natural ingredients, whole grains, and more. Companies are responding to consumer demand for protein, fiber, natural ingredients, whole grains, and more.

]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115975-state-of-the-industry-2026-sweet-goods-producers-show-creativity-resilience http://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115975 Hand holding up plated doughnuts in front of a U.S. flag Mango Margarita and Coconut cream doughnuts on table Carton of assorted doughnuts on a pink tablescape Assorted doughnuts in a narrow white box Horchata doughnut on table next to bottle of horchata The product is available now at Target and Kroger, and will launch at Sprouts, Whole Foods, and on Amazon later this summer. The product is available now at Target and Kroger, and will launch at Sprouts, Whole Foods, and on Amazon later this summer.

]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:45:00 -0400 https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115973-smartsweets-enters-fruit-snack-category http://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115973 The launch marks a pivotal milestone for the company, it says, as the brand continues to scale nationally within premium grocery. The launch marks a pivotal milestone for the company, it says, as the brand continues to scale nationally within premium grocery.

]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:30:00 -0400 https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115972-ancient-crunch-expands-to-whole-foods-market http://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115972 Eastman's longest-standing Tritan partner for chocolate molds is expanding its portfolio with another of its products, as the industry reckons with Europe's BPA ban. Eastman's longest-standing Tritan partner for chocolate molds is expanding its portfolio with another of its products, as the industry reckons with Europe's BPA ban.

]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:14:00 -0400 https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115971-italian-chocolate-molds-supplier-ramps-up-recycled-content http://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115971 The supplier has released its 2026 summer report, a free publication highlighting trends in the food industry. The supplier has released its 2026 summer report, a free publication highlighting trends in the food industry.

]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:54:00 -0400 https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115970-t-hasegawa-highlights-savory-sweet-flavors-in-report http://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115970