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Where Did Bagels Go?

September 13, 2012

I recently read about how Price Chopper supermarkets is celebrating its 20th year of baking fresh, New York-style bagels and bialys daily, in-store.

Hostess’ final contract offer includes lowering wages by 8%

August 24, 2012

Irving, Texas-based Hostess Brands Inc. made its final contract offer to certain union members that included lowering wages and commissions by 8% in the contract's first year, according to a report in The Washington Post. Hostess also is considering selling its Merita brand of breads available in the Southeast.

Strength in Numbers

Romy Schafer

August 21, 2012

A strong brand, diverse product lines, new equipment and a president and CEO who’s enthusiastic about his company and the tortilla industry have enabled family-owned, Utah-based Don Julio Foods to thrive during the present economic downturn.

State of the Industry Report—Frozen Baked Goods—Versatile Players

Recent frozen baked goods introductions fit consumers’ lifestyles and budgets to a tee: They’re easy to prepare, versatile and affordable.

Romy Schafer

June 21, 2012

Busy lifestyles and affordability aren’t the only reasons why consumers add frozen baked goods to their shopping cart each week.

State of the Industry Report—Frozen Pizza—A Nice Slice

While times have been rough for some bakery categories, frozen pizza manufacturers continue to find their sweet spot by introducing products with creative flavors, premium toppings and affordable prices.

Romy Schafer

June 21, 2012

Nearly four years after the economic downturn, many Americans are still keeping a tight rein on their expenditures, monitoring how much they spend on essentials, including groceries, and nonessentials, such as eating out. Not surprisingly, many food manufacturers and restaurants have been impacted by this new-found consumer frugality, prompting the former to trim unprofitable items from their product lines and the latter to add more specials to their menus.

State of the Industry: Tortillas—Teeing Up Tortillas

Fore! Tortilla manufacturers are driving down the fairway with their unique varieties of wraps in hopes that the next time you’re craving a sandwich, you’ll toss aside the bread and use a tortilla instead

Jen Roth

June 19, 2012

Like most products within the bakery segment, tortillas are evolving to appeal to consumers’ demand for a healthier product that provides new and unique ingredient combinations.

Bakery Product are in full swing to meet demand

Lauren R. Hartman

June 19, 2012

Summer is here—finally! It’s time to hit a few golf balls and kick back. It’s also time to peruse our annual State of the Industry issues (June and July). This month, we’re covering the bakery market, which includes the bread aisle, sweet goods, cookies, bars, snack cakes, frozen baked goods, tortillas, pies and more.

State of the Industry: Sweet Goods—Caddy Shack of Sweet Goods

In today’s sweet goods market, products face a sand trap of consumers who forego sweet products.

Lauren R. Hartman

June 18, 2012

It can be rather tough for sweet goods products these days. The huge movement to better-for-you items hasn’t exactly been good news and a smooth fairway for this category. But bakers and manufacturers of sweet goods, snack cakes and other delectable treats are watching the demands just as closely as producers in other bakery market segments, and heeding the calls.

State of the Industry: Bagels, Muffins, Pies—Three Under Par

As consumers continue to look for affordable baked goods that are better-for-you but still tasty, bakers are rising to the challenge.

Romy Schafer

June 18, 2012

Baked goods have been a part of peoples’ diet for thousands of years, far longer than golfers have been hitting a little ball across a grassy surface with a long stick. As ingredients, production methods, distribution and a host of other factors have evolved, consumers at all income levels have been able to enjoy staples like breads and rolls, as well as sweet treats like cookies and pies.

Reddy Bread

June 11, 2012

After 13 years of medical practice, research and patient feedback, cardiologist Kota J. Reddy created Reddy Bread, a line of pita bread, flatbread and tortillas that are formulated to help adults struggling with weight loss and blood sugar issues.

This webinar will examine variables factoring into nutritionally improved candy sales, including ingredients, label claims, and alternative sugars. Better-for-you options remain top of mind for consumers who are searching for indulgences, but in a healthier format.

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Where Did Bagels Go?

Hostess’ final contract offer includes lowering wages by 8%

Strength in Numbers

State of the Industry Report—Frozen Baked Goods—Versatile Players

State of the Industry Report—Frozen Pizza—A Nice Slice

State of the Industry: Tortillas—Teeing Up Tortillas

Bakery Product are in full swing to meet demand

State of the Industry: Sweet Goods—Caddy Shack of Sweet Goods

State of the Industry: Bagels, Muffins, Pies—Three Under Par

Reddy Bread

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