FPSA Executive Exchange and Conference: Opportunities for connection The FPSA Executive Exchange and Conference gives snack, bakery, and equipment professionals the chance to connect on solutions. Jenni Spinner March 25, 2024 Even in the digital age, in-person get-togethers continue to provide snack and bakery professionals with important development opportunities. Read More
Fun Friday: Easter candies ranked, Swedish candy on TikTok, top 5 pizza trends of 2024 Sesame seed crust, ribbon pepperoni, and more are trending on pizza this year. Liz Parker Kuhn March 22, 2024 This week's Fun Friday includes the best and worst Easter candy, PopCorners new speakeasy-themed commercial with actor Don Cheadle, and more.Read More
Pies appeal to millennials, families with differentiated portion sizes The pie category aims to please, offering more single-serving options for those who want an easy dessert to enjoy. Liz Parker Kuhn March 19, 2024 The making or buying of a pie used to signal that company was coming over—or at the very least that a family would soon be sharing the dessert. Read More
Fats and oils provide functionality, nutrition, and sustainability Advances in technology are creating ingredients with more to offer Joyce Friedberg March 18, 2024 Fat and oils are important functional ingredients that can also impact the nutritional profile in snack and bakery products. Read More
US Foods unveils on-trend foodservice solutions Its Spring Scoop showcases baked goods and other items in line with consumer tastes. Jenni Spinner March 18, 2024 Its Spring Scoop showcases baked goods and other items in line with consumer tastes.Read More
Fun Friday: Yelp names best bakeries, Tombstone beer, scholarship for food science students Do you like pizza enough to drink it? Liz Parker Kuhn March 15, 2024 On this week's Fun Friday, Yelp has released a list of Best Bakeries in the U.S., Tombstone and Voodoo Ranger partner on a limited-edition beer, and IFT and PepsiCo collaborate on study/travel scholarship for food science students.Read More
Angelic Bakehouse, FlatOut brands to close up shop The bakery labels, owned by Lancaster Colony, will cease operations this week. Jenni Spinner March 14, 2024 The move was announced on the Angelic Bakehouse and Flatout Facebook pages on March 13.Read More
University of Florida team triumphs in 2024 ASB Product Development Competition Their entry, Glow Squares, followed the theme Baking Something Old New Again. Jenni Spinner March 13, 2024 Their entry, Glow Squares, followed the theme Baking Something Old New Again.Read More
Image Gallery Most popular new products: February 2024 Our monthly roundup of the products that received the most clicks on Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery during the month of February 2024. Liz Parker Kuhn March 12, 2024 Products range from BJ’s Pizookie treats, to a Pepperidge Farm new cookie flavor, to new Insomnia and Crumbl flavors.Read More
Hot flavors and cool colors: what do consumers crave in bakery and snacks? In SF&WB’s latest webinar, a Circana market expert dives into current and emerging trends. Jenni Spinner March 12, 2024 In SF&WB’s latest webinar, a Circana market expert dives into current and emerging trends.Read More