Whether center-of-store or along the perimeter in the fresh bakery section, sweet goods are on the rise. According to the 2017 “What’s in Store” report from the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association, in-store bakeries have experienced much success over the past five years, soaring 51 percent in total annual sales to reach $15.7 billion dollars, enjoying a 7.9 percent increase in the past year alone.

Middleby Bakery Group hosted the grand opening of its $2.3 million Bakery Innovation Center in Plano, TX in April. 

Olam Cocoa held the opening of its latest Cocoa Innovation Centre in Willowbrook, IL, which will provide innovation capabilities to support Olam Cocoa’s North American customers.

Welch’s Global Ingredients Group discusses how its fruit ingredients can deliver to prevailing snacking trends.

During 2017, iconic bakery brand Otis Spunkmeyer will celebrate its 40th anniversary milestone.

VitaTops debuted new flavors for protein lovers: VitaTops Protein Banana Chocolate Chip has only 130 calories, 8 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber; and VitaTops Protein Chocolate Peanut Butter has only with 150 calories, 8 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber.

Dedicated to providing “made from scratch” taste in a fraction of the time, new SIMPLY HOMEMADE Muffin Mixes are made with the same real simple ingredients that you would find in your pantry or fridge.

The aftermath of the avian influenza outbreak reveals multiple ingredient options for bakers.

Garden Lites, The Delicious Vegetable Company, announced the arrival of their Chocolate Muffins at Costco, now in 20-count packs, along with Garden Lites Blueberry Oat and Chocolate Muffins at Kroger and Meijer stores across Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Picked at the peak of ripeness, red raspberries grown for processing are frozen within hours of harvest to capture the fruit’s sensory and nutrient integrity.