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Bakery of the Year
This annual award honors a leading baker for its ability to introduce a team of new baked products, all while staying on trend.
Special Reports
Hot issues within the baking and snack food markets.
Tortilla Trends | State of the Industry | Snack Manufacturer of the Year | Baker of the Year | Top 50
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Tortilla Trends
Discover how tortilla producers are broadening their product portfolios. And get the latest from the Tortilla Industry Association (TIA) and an exclusive preview to its annual convention.
State of the Industry
These annual reports (June and July) include category product leader updates, category trends, consumer purchase trends and more.
Snack Producer of the Year
This annual award honors a leading snack manufacturer for its ability to launch a host of new snack items, all while staying on trend.
Top 50 Snack and Bakery Companies
Annual ranking of the Top 50 companies in the snack and bakery industries based on sales data.
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2021 Bakery of the Year CAULIPOWER defines the next generation of better-for-you products
CAULIPOWER, the 2021 SF&WB ‘Bakery of the Year,’ has pioneered new gluten-free segments of baking, invigorating retail sales.
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The Top 50 Snack & Bakery Companies of 2020
Many snack and bakery companies continue to find opportunities for growth, and some familiar names enter the rankings.
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State of the Industry 2020: Tortilla chips go well beyond basic
Consumers search for more than your run-of-the-mill tortilla chip flavors.
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State of the Industry 2020: Snack and nut mixes combine nutrition with bold flavors
High in protein and spiced to perfection, snack mixes are permissible indulgences during stay-at-home orders.
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State of the Industry 2020: Puffed and extruded snacks grow through innovation
Consumers embrace snack flavor and format diversity.
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State of the Industry 2020: Pretzel market enjoys growth
Formulation twists enhance pretzel offerings as healthy snack alternatives.
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State of the Industry 2020: Popcorn sales explode
Most of the past year flatlined, but that’s all changed as people stay home and binge-watch.
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State of the Industry 2020: Frozen snacks & appetizers see strong growth
The combination of convenience and classic, craveable product formats drives sales forward.
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State of the Industry 2020: Crackers grow through innovation
Consumers search for crackers that adhere to plant-based, vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary choices.
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2017 Snack Producer of the Year, Quinn Snacks
Quinn Snacks, the 2017 ‘Snack Producer of the Year,’ brings fresh, original thinking to the industry, boldly challenging the status quo, always with an eye to the future. For the full story on Quinn Snacks, see “Snacks reimagined—Quinn Snacks, 2017 Snack Producer of the Year.”
2016 Bakery of the Year, La Brea Bakery
Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery named La Brea Bakery as its 2016 “Bakery of the Year.” La Brea Bakery has taken an industry-leading position on non-GMO breads and brought the concept of “farm-to-table” breads, made with heritage grain, to a national audience. And the bakery has forged new ground with gluten-free breads that mesh with the bakery’s artisan sensibilities. For the complete story, see “La Brea Bakery, artisan bakery to the nation.”