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Loacker's Quadratini Strawberry Wafers expand to H-E-B

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:55:00 -0400

Made with the company's signature crispy wafers and a strawberry cream filling, the new variety aims to bring a fruit-forward twist to one of the its most popular products, it says.

Private label continues to gain unit sales in U.S. market

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:35:00 -0400

For the 52-week period ending June 14, in 166 food categories where store brands are sold, 52% experienced unit growth.

IFTSA names Smart Snacks for Kids finalists

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:03:00 -0400

Last year’s winner was IAmFan, a pineapple-fried rice-inspired product from Cornell University.

NAMA reveals chair of board of directors

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:11:00 -0400

The new hire will lead the association's new slate of board officers and directors for 2026-27.

Fortifi completes acquisition of UK equipment company

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The firm brings over 25 years of forming, portioning, coating, and frying technology to the acquiring company.

Multi-Conveyor strives to organize snack, bakery products

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:55:00 -0400

The 42-in. high unscrambling product was designed for food to be manually staged onto a loading table, the supplier notes.

Eriez paper tackles feeder performance issues

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:57:00 -0400

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.

New Primal expands distribution for its poultry snack

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:26:00 -0400

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.

American Egg Board reveals founder program participants

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:53:00 -0400

The six-month project supports emerging food and beverage brands driving innovation with eggs.

Takis begins removing artificial colors across portfolio

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:19:00 -0400

The phased rollout is already underway and is expected to be fully implemented by the end of this year.

Europastry to acquire Highland Baking Company

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:46:00 -0400

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.

Bauducco grows U.S. footprint with Florida wafer facility

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:47:00 -0400

The plant brings the company's full wafer lineup under a Made in USA designation for the first time.

Mission MightyMe Nutty Puffs launches in H-E-B stores

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400

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.

T. Hasegawa highlights savory, sweet flavors in report

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:54:00 -0400

The supplier has released its 2026 summer report, a free publication highlighting trends in the food industry.

Grass-fed beef tallow protein bars expand into Kroger

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:41:00 -0400

The bars include grass-fed protein, raw honey, egg yolks, and beef tallow, and are free from seed oils, artificial sweeteners, and emulsifiers.

Ocean Spray recruits Abigail Buckwater as president, CEO

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:20:00 -0400

The new hire brings 20 years of global leadership experience across consumer packaged goods and healthcare.

Loacker USA taps new head of South region sales

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:30:00 -0400

The new hire has held sales leadership positions across both established and emerging beverage and snack brands.

AAK taps Erhan Yildiz as customer innovation director

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:45:00 -0400

The hire has held senior leadership roles in the past, including chief commercial officer, head of applications, and advisor.

Shipley Donuts enters Ohio with three franchise units

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:18:00 -0400

The chain plans to open its first location in Q1 2027, with the other two units expected to open through 2029.

OSF Flavors debuts 'swicy' trend ingredients

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:08:00 -0400

Swicy Soy BBQ and Caramelized Sweet Corn & Chili were developed to meet demand for flavors that balance sweetness with heat, the supplier says.

Big Mozz expands into Texas H-E-B stores

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:56:00 -0400

Beginning this month, shoppers will be able to find the brand's three mozzarella products in 340 of the regional chain's location statewide.

Hardee's debuts hot honey platform with chicken offerings

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:05:00 -0400

The chain is responding to the popularity of sweet and spicy flavors with a limited-time lineup.

Corbion introduces titanium dioxide-free icing stabilizer

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:28:00 -0400

Regulatory and customer pressure around the ingredient is accelerating across the U.S., the ingredient supplier says.

Stars + Honey expands to Target stores nationwide

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:48:00 -0400

The VMG Partners-backed brand is now available at all the chain's locations and on Target.com, marking its first brick-and-mortar retail partnership since founding.

Bascom Maple Farms debuts refreshed website

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:58:00 -0400

Maplesource.com aims to showcase the latest insights on maple product innovation.

Potbelly serves up sandwiches, bakery LTOs, and vibes

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Known for oven-toasted subs, the company also serves sweet treats, like the recent Lemon Cheesecake Cookie.

Blue Diamond Almonds unveils new packaging

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The refresh marks a major milestone, the first update in over 20 years for the brand, it says.

Amoroso's Baking Co. debuts refreshed brand identity

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:34:00 -0400

The fifth-generation family-owned bakery is honoring 120+ years with retro branding and packaging, inspired by its 1970s look.

Mondelēz announces startups chosen for CoLab Tech 2026

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:19:00 -0400

The Cohort represents a diverse set of solutions in sustainable packaging, emerging ingredient solutions, consumer experiences, and production efficiencies.

Eriez-USA names Dan Zimmerman as general manager

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:50:00 -0400

The role includes responsibility for leading the brand's U.S.-based business, including overall performance, commercial and financial execution, manufacturing, and supply chain management.