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Snack and bakery industry insights, analysis and updates from Douglas J. Peckenpaugh, group editorial director of Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery.

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Strategic Growth

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Douglas J. Peckenpaugh
August 24, 2022

After nearly eight years as editor, on August 1, I succeeded my longtime colleague, mentor, and friend, Chris Luke, as publisher of Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery. 


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American snack ingenuity

American snack ingenuity

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Douglas J. Peckenpaugh
March 28, 2022
The history of the American food industry boasts a number of iconic snack foods. And one of the best is Cheez-It crackers, a brand currently owned by another American classic, Kellogg Co. In fact, Kellogg's is home to a wealth of historic snack and bakery products, including Corn Flakes and Pringles, among dozens of other strong category anchor brands.
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Beautiful diversity

Beautiful diversity

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Douglas J. Peckenpaugh
March 3, 2022
Our work in food is visceral. It's immediate. It's supremely intimate to serve a role in preparing the daily bread for people across our planet.
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Agents of change

Agents of change

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Douglas J. Peckenpaugh
February 3, 2022
Are you part of the problem, or part of the solution? If you don't automatically align with the solution end of that equation, you might want to think about your overall messaging to consumers, and to the industry overall.
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The importance of industry interactions

The importance of industry interactions

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Douglas J. Peckenpaugh
November 30, 2021
Over the past few months, after nearly two years of disruption, I've been getting back into the saddle, visiting with the industry across the many pathways I carve through the course of my work.
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Navigating uncharted territory

Navigating uncharted territory

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Douglas J. Peckenpaugh
October 29, 2021
During the recent and highly successful in-person PACK EXPO, Jorge Izquierdo, vice president of market development for PMMI, passed along some highlights from his 2021 PMMI "State of the Industry" report, including data noting a significant uptick in packaging equipment purchases.
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A century of snack and bakery progress

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery magazine has been published for over a century, and we’d like to hear from you regarding how we are doing.
October 14, 2021
One of the best parts of my job is traveling around this great country to visit with snack and bakery companies, some of which have helped define this industry for over a century. I'm always humbled to hear their pioneering stories of perseverance and success - and honored with the privilege of telling their stories to the world.
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ALDI’s Simply Nature brand appeal

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Douglas J. Peckenpaugh
August 18, 2021
When I travel, or throughout the always-lively and competitive greater Chicagoland grocery industry, my home market, I revel in visits to unfamiliar grocery and convenience stores. Instantly immersed, strolling the perimeter and aisles, eyes darting to end caps and standalone displays, I'm a true omnivore awash in the thrill of the hunt for something new and delicious.
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The future of snacking

Chris Luke
July 27, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has multiple lessons for the snack industry. Overall, the snack industry has had a strong, up year. But the degree of a "COVID bump" varied from category to category. As we emerge and plan for the future, recent, and current, product purchase behaviors can help provide a roadmap for what's to come.
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The power of relationships

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Douglas J. Peckenpaugh
April 28, 2021
As I've engaged (remotely) with the industry of late, I've heard myriad stories of hardship and determined struggle, of community support and selfless volunteerism, of ingenuity and fortitude. These core values, so central to true leadership, are what bridge the gap to unite us across this great nation.
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