IRI, 210 Analytics and IDDBA are sharing more analysis from the deli, dairy and bakery departments. Dairy and bakery had above-average inflation, whereas deli was below in November versus the November 2021 average. With heavy inflation in eggs and other dairy items, the total refrigerated department generated a 20.6 percent increase in sales to reach $7.5 […]
Category: Bakery News
Posted inCenter Store, Bakery News, National
Carandini, Olivieri 1882 Introduce New Seasonal Cake
Carandini is partnering with a family-owned pasticceria, Olivieri 1882, to launch a new seasonal variety: Panettone con Aceto Balsamico di Modena (Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI). The limited edition cake combines two Italian culinary traditions, resulting in a holiday cake featuring a balsamic cream filling made using Carandini’s Emilio Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI. Based […]
Posted inBakery News, Southeast
Flowers Foods To Acquire Papa Pita Bakery
Thomasville, Georgia-based Flowers Foods has announced an agreement to acquire Papa Pita Bakery, a manufacturer and distributor of bagels, tortillas, breads, buns, English muffins and flat breads. The acquisition, which is subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions, is expected to be completed in early 2023. Founded in 1983, Papa Pita operates a 270,000-square-foot facility […]
Posted inBakery News, National
St Pierre Groupe Appoints Wagstaff As Managing Director
St Pierre Groupe has announced David Wagstaff as its new managing director, following a buy-out process, which saw the business join the Grupo Bimbo portfolio earlier this year. Wagstaff, who has led St Pierre’s U.S. operation for more than two years, has been appointed to take the reins immediately. He has more than 30 years […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Bakery News, Midwest
Second Nature Brands Acquires Brownie Brittle
Detroit-based Second Nature Brands, a creator of nutritional and better-for-you snacks and treats, has completed the acquisition of Brownie Brittle from Encore Consumer Capital. The terms of the transaction are not being disclosed. Founded in 2012, Brownie Brittle is a brownie snack brand whose combination of flavor and texture appeals to growing consumer demand. Brownie Brittle […]
Posted inBakery News, Association News, National
FMI Report Shows Bakery Performance On The Rise
FMI – The Food Industry Association has released its inaugural Power of In-Store Bakery 2022 report, revealing that consumer engagement with in-store bakery items remained high with virtually all shoppers eating them at least occasionally and 63 percent doing so weekly. According to the analysis, food retailers can drive department success even further by emphasizing freshness, expanding options and […]
Posted inSustainability News, Bakery News, Southwest
Bobo’s Reduces Emissions At Wind-Powered Production Facility
Bobo’s has launched a new wind-powered production facility in Loveland, Colorado. To help meet growing customer demand, the facility will increase Bobo’s production of its bars, bites and toaster pastries by more than three times while reducing the company’s carbon footprint. Bobo’s seeks to achieve carbon neutrality by December. “It’s truly amazing to think back to when my […]
Posted inBakery News, Southeast
Sheila G’s Brownie Brittle Launches New Holiday Flavors
West Palm Beach, Florida-based Sheila G’s Brownie Brittle is celebrating the winter season with the launch of two new limited-edition seasonal treats. Brownie Brittle Peppermint and Brownie Brittle Hot Chocolate Marshmallow are both available now, as limited releases, at retailers nationwide. Sheila G’s Brownie Brittle Holiday Peppermint is a twist on a brownie brittle peppermint flavor that is topped with creamy […]