The American Bakers Association (ABA) has announced its new “Baked Goods Ingredient Pledge,” a voluntary industry commitment to complete the phase out of potassium bromate from baked goods across the United States. The initiative builds on the momentum of ABA’s previous voluntary commitments: the “Baked Goods in Schools Pledge” and the “Baked Goods FD&C Colors […]
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Posted inBakery News, News, Northeast, Stop & Shop
Stop & Shop Celebrates National Bagel Day With Free Baked Goods
Stop & Shop is marking National Bagel Day with a weeklong promotion that gives customers a free bakery bagel at all its stores. From Jan. 9-15, shoppers can receive one free pick-your-own bagel (no purchase required) at any Stop & Shop. To redeem the offer, they must check in at the Savings Station kiosk, at […]
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Gonnella Baking Co. Acquires Lineage Manufacturing LLC
Gonnella Baking Co. has acquired Lineage Manufacturing LLC, a producer of frozen dough products, in a move that significantly expands Gonnella’s manufacturing footprint and strengthens its national supply-chain capabilities. As part of the transaction, Gonnella will continue operating a 50,000-square-foot manufacturing facility located within Lineage’s cold-storage campus in Centralia, Washington. The site operates as Gonnella […]
Posted inBakery News, West, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Strictly From Scratch Marks 30 Years, Eyes Growth In 2026
Strictly From Scratch, a Phoenix-based commercial bakery specializing in sweet and savory breads and pastries for wholesale distribution, celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2025. The company is now positioning itself for expanded capacity and new product categories heading into 2026. The bakery, founded in 1995 by Rudy DePaola, has grown into the largest niche commercial […]
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Hannaford Partners With Local Bakery On Holiday Bread
Hannaford Supermarkets is celebrating the holiday season by partnering with Fireking Baking Co., a Massachusetts bakery, to offer an exclusive, limited-edition specialty bread in all 188 stores. Baked by Fireking Baking Co. in Braintree, Massachusetts, the White Chocolate Cranberry Boule blends white chocolate and cranberries for a seasonal treat designed for holiday gatherings and gifts. One […]
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Dave’s Killer Bread Launches Supreme Sourdough
Dave’s Killer Bread, the organic bread brand for Flowers Foods, is launching Supreme Sourdough loaf in West Coast markets to meet consumer demand. The organic loaf is made with an authentic starter and a special double-fermentation process. It is rolled in the brand’s signature Good Seed topping and sliced thick. Similar to other Dave’s Killer […]
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Afresh Introduces AI-Powered Fresh Solutions In Albertsons’ Stores
Afresh has completed the nationwide rollout of its Fresh Replenishment solution across the bakery and deli departments at all Albertsons Cos. stores. This technology has been implemented in the retailer’s bakery, deli, meat, seafood and produce departments. Afresh’s technology applies patent-pending AI and data modeling to align Albertsons Cos.’ ordering, inventory and demand understanding for […]
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Lay’s Potato Chips Begins Brand Redesign With New Packaging, Recipes
Lay’s Potato Chips, a PepsiCo brand, has begun the largest redesign in its nearly 100-year history, aiming to showcase how its chips are made with real potatoes and announce it is removing artificial flavors and colors in the U.S. Lay’s works with more than 100 family-owned farms across North America, and PepsiCo sources crops and […]