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.

When it comes to sweet goods like doughnuts, Danishes, sweet rolls, muffins and coffee cake, the market is in a state of flux. As Walter Postelwait, president of Pak Group LLC/Bellarise Baking Ingredients, Pasadena, CA, puts it: “The total segment appears to be growing slowly, but has hot pockets of activity.”

The purchase of bakeries in Chicago and Michigan will enable the company to expand its capacity and offerings.

Due to the success of Little Debbie Zebra Cakes, McKee Foods has introduced three products that combine the visual identity of the Zebra brand with the classic tastes of Little Debbie Brownies, Cake Rolls and Nutty Bars.

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Rhodes Bake-N-Serv Microwave Cinnamon Rolls let consumers create a warm, sweet, gooey treat in just 60 seconds.

Peach Cobbler and Strawberry are Tastykake's new Spring Edition Mini Donuts flavors.

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Three industry experts will discuss cookies, crackers, sweet goods, pizza and more during the 2016 Food Processing Suppliers Association’s Annual Conference in March.