Ann Arbor's Zingerman's Bakehouse, under the iconic Zingerman's brand, celebrates 25 years of business this fall.

They’re wedding cake stand-ins, they’re topped with everything from sweet breakfast cereal to bacon, and they’re popping right off the breakfast plate and onto restaurant menus nationwide. It’s safe to say designer doughnuts are having a moment.

In a move that will delight breakfast lovers and day-long snackers alike, Hostess Brands announced the introduction of two new products: Hostess Cinnamon Sugar Crunch Donettes and Hostess Apple Streusel Coffee Cakes.

Snack brand Tastykake has announced the release of its brand new product, Birthday Kake Mini Donuts, which is part of the summer line of limited edition offerings.

Gluten-free has hit its apparent peak across snack and bakery, and now a new level of innovation is starting to take hold.

Two weeks ago, I had the pleasure of attending the "Almonds in the Rockies" trip in Boulder and Denver, Colorado, which was sponsored by the Almond Board of California.

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.

John Gorham, co-owner and executive chef of Tasty n Alder and Tasty n Sons in Portland, OR, makes these Chocolate Potato Doughnuts paired with Crème Anglaise for his dessert menu 

Bella Gluten-Free offers a selection of 100% natural, non-GMO, Vegan, allergen-friendly baking mixes, including an All Purpose Baking Mix, and Cup-to-Table line: Tender Flaky Biscuit Mix, Chewy Chocolate Brownie Mix, Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix, Rustic Multigrain Dinner Roll Mix, Gourmet Italian Pizza Crust Mix, and Yummy Blueberry Scone Mix.

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.