Sure, times have been rough in the past several years. However, despite that fact—or perhaps, thanks to consumers looking to relieve stress through sweet treats, because of it—numbers in various categories of bakery desserts have largely given producers reasons to celebrate.

The snack cakes and loaves sector showed great promise over the last 12 months, presumably because consumers are now out and about more, and they want individual servings or on-the-go bakery snacks to fit their busy lifestyles.

Checking in on what’s new in the muffins bakery category.

An in-depth look at flexible packaging in the snack and bakery industries.

Snack, bakery industry personnel are constantly learning.

Consumers have an increasing desire for complex and nuanced flavors, all while keeping comfort and familiarity in their baked goods.

Proceeds from bakery products in the pink packaging will fund breast cancer research.

Hostess Brands, the 2022 ‘Bakery of the Year,’ continues to position itself for growth.

Automation is nothing new for the industry, but the pandemic has revved it up further.