For the past several years, the baking industry has faced a long list of serious, ongoing challenges.

Hostess Brands, the 2022 ‘Bakery of the Year,’ continues to position itself for growth.

State of the Industry Overview for bakery, including a look at baking industry challenges like the supply chain, workforce development, impact from the war in Europe, and the pandemic.

Snack food and wholesale bakery companies in the market for machines that help prepare, store, transport, and otherwise handle ingredients are most focused on qualities like automation, ease of maintenance, and the ability to deliver higher performance in throughput and accuracy.

Building consumer trust, understanding a product’s life cycle, and addressing challenges like increasing costs and the supply chain.

SF&WB connected with several industry suppliers to gain their current market perspectives for the coming year.