Springdale, Arkansas-based Harps Food Stores Inc. recently made two new leadership appointments. Hydie Hale has been named director of all bakery and deli operations, and Sarah Thacker has been named advertising manager. Hale, a native of Fort Smith, attended Westark (now University of Arkansas Fort Smith). In 1997, while a student at the college, Hale […]
Category: Bakery News
The Shelby Report covers the bakery category for grocery retailers nationwide, from in-store bakery trends and artisan bread programs to packaged baked goods, supplier announcements and merchandising strategies. Updated regularly across our five regional editions.
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De Wafelbakkers Expanding Georgia Production Center
De Wafelbakkers, a pancake manufacturer, will invest $15 million to expand its production facility in Henry County, Georgia, reports Area Development News. The project is expected to create 83 jobs. According to state officials, this investment and job creation represents the first part of a planned two-phase expansion. De Wafelbakkers opened its Henry County facility in […]
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J.M. Smucker Co. Closes $375M Deal With Hometown Food Co.
The J.M. Smucker Co. has completed the sale of its shelf-stable baking business, including the exclusive U.S. rights to the Pillsbury brand, along with the Hungry Jack, White Lily, Jim Dandy, Martha White and Funfetti brands, to Hometown Food Co., a wholly-owned portfolio company of Brynwood Partners VII L.P. and Brynwood Partners VIII L.P. The $375 million […]
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Connecticut Private Equity Firm Acquires Rise Baking Co.
Stamford, Connecticut-based private equity firm Olympus Partners has acquired Rise Baking Co. from another private equity firm, Arbor Investments. Rise Baking is a manufacturer of premium cookies, dessert bars, artisan breads and flatbreads. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, it is a supplier to the in-store bakery, foodservice and convenience channels in North America. Rise employs more than […]
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Aldi Growing Its Fresh Offerings By 40 Percent
Aldi announced Aug. 9 its plan to deliver more of the fresh products customers want most, including fresh, organic and easy-to-prepare options. By the time the nationwide fresh product rollout is completed in early 2019, about 20 percent of products in every Aldi store will be new compared to the previous year. Aldi is increasing […]
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Smucker Co. Selling Pillsbury, Hungry Jack, Other Brands For $375M
The J.M. Smucker Co. is selling its shelf-stable baking business, including the exclusive U.S. rights to the Pillsbury brand, along with the Hungry Jack, White Lily, Jim Dandy, Martha White and Funfetti brands, to equity firm Brynwood Partners VII LP and Brynwood Partners VIII LP for $375 million. The Pillsbury brand license agreement is a royalty-free, perpetual agreement […]
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Survey: Gen Z, Millennials Apt To Try More Adventurous Donut Flavors
Bakery supplier Dawn Foods’ inaugural Donut Day survey found that 82 percent of Gen Z (ages 18-21) and Millennial (ages 22-34) consumers are interested in trying unique and adventurous donut flavors, such as pickle, sriracha and s’mores. For nearly 100 years, Dawn has supplied bakers with the ingredients needed to produce all kinds of donuts—mashups […]
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IDDBA 18 Expo Draws More Than 10,000 Attendees
Nearly 900 exhibiting companies and more than 10,000 people attended the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association’s (IDDBA) annual show this year, held June 10-12 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, in New Orleans. The sold-out expo consisted of 2,089 booths and offered educational experiences ranging from actionable merchandising ideas and new products to presentations […]
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Weigel’s Latest Location Focuses On Made-To-Order Foodservice
C-store chain Weigel’s has opened its 66th store near its corporate headquarters in Powell, Tennessee, at 7505 Clinton Highway. A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new store was held June 6. A special grand opening celebration starts June 11 and will run through June 17. “We’ve had many requests to expand and update our presence here […]
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Massachusetts Tortilla Manufacturer Launches Online Store Locator
Maria and Ricardo’s, a tortilla manufacturer in Canton, Massachusetts, has added an online store locator on its website. The features make it easier for consumers to locate retail stores that carry specific types of Maria and Ricardo’s tortillas. On the company’s store locator page, customers click the “Select Specific Products” button. Colorful product images are […]
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More Than Organic Items Found In MOM’s New Maryland Store
Family-owned and -operated MOM’s Organic Market opened a 16,000-s.f. store on June 1 in Gaithersburg, Maryland, with some unique features. One of those features is an in-store restaurant called Naked Lunch, an all-organic vegetarian eatery; another is MOM’s Bake Shop, selling organic sandwich breads made from heirloom grains and live starters. The store’s beekeeping section […]
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BrandSpark Lists 2018’s Most Trusted Brands In The U.S.
Market research firm BrandSpark International has announced the winners of its 2018 BrandSpark Most Trusted Awards for CPG brands in the U.S. (See list below.) More than 15,000 household shoppers participated in the online survey and determined America’s most trusted brands in food & beverage, personal care & beauty, household & pets and over-the-counter health. Now […]
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Chatard: Take Advantage Of Trends Without Changing Your Product
Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Laure Chatard, director of sales and marketing-North America at Donsuemor, an Alameda, California-based bakery that makes madeleines and other French-inspired desserts like french almond cakes, biscotti and, the latest, sablés. In this industry, every new year brings new flavors and trends. I can only imagine what’s to come, […]
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Mondelēz To Acquire New York’s Tate’s Bake Shop
Mondelēz International has signed an agreement with global private equity firm The Riverside Co. and other shareholders—including Tate’s Bake Shop founder Kathleen King—to acquire Tate’s for nearly $500 million. Mondelēz says the deal gives it entree into the premium cookie market. Tate’s was founded in 2000 on Long Island, New York, producing cookies and baked goods. Mondelēz says […]
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Schnucks Opening First Warrenton, Missouri, Store This Fall
Schnuck Markets Inc. will open a new 37,000-s.f. store in Warrenton, Missouri, this fall. Hiring will begin about six weeks prior to opening, with Schnucks adding 71 jobs to the local economy. The store, which is already under construction at Highway 47 and Veterans Parkway, will be the grocer’s first Warrenton location. “The loyalty of […]
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Southeastern Grocers, Publix Shine At National Pie Championships
Southeastern Grocers (SEG) and Publix joined amateur pie makers, professional bakers and chefs, and commercial pie companies from across the U.S. and Canada at the American Pie Council National Pie Championships April 6-7. This year, SEG was awarded eight first-place ribbons, and Publix took home seven. For nine consecutive years, SEG has competed in the event. […]
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Fresco Y Más Launches In Tampa With Dual Openings
Southeastern Grocers, parent company of Bi-Lo, Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie stores, on Wednesday unveiled two new Fresco y Más stores in West Florida, growing the banner to 24 locations and expanding it beyond South Florida for the first time. The stores are located at 8424 Sheldon Road and 4056 N. Armenia Avenue […]
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Winn-Dixie Unveils New Concept With Remodeled St. Johns, Florida, Store
Winn-Dixie has reopened its remodeled store in St. Johns, Florida, in the Jacksonville area. The store offers a new concept and features in response to customers who asked for an improved shopping experience, the company says. As part of the grand opening ceremony and to officially reintroduce the community to the new and improved store at […]
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Food City Celebrates Grand Reopening Of Remodeled Tucson Store
Food City hosted a grand reopening for its newly remodeled store at 1225 W. St. Mary’s Road in Tucson, Arizona, last week. The festivities ran from Wednesday, April 4 through Sunday, April 8. During the fiesta-themed celebrations, customers got a first-hand look at the refreshed store and its new and expanded offerings. They also had […]
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Bimbo Bakeries Earns Energy Star Partner Of Year Award
Bimbo Bakeries USA in Horsham, Pennsylvania, has been named a 2018 Energy Star Partner of the Year by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in recognition of its companywide commitment to energy management strategy and leadership in the baking industry. “Bimbo Bakeries USA has always strived to be a leader in sustainability and minimize our carbon footprint,” said Fred […]