CaliBagels Inc. has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with Thomas’, the breakfast bread brand owned by Bimbo Bakeries USA, to develop, manufacture, and distribute Thomas’-branded Deli Style Bagel Chips across the United States. Under the terms of the partnership, CaliBagels will bring Thomas’ name and signature bagel flavor profiles to the snack aisle in 2026. The initial flavor offerings will reflect […]
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Nature’s Bakery, Ardent Mills Expand Support for No Kid Hungry
Soft-baked snack brand Nature’s Bakery is continuing its ongoing partnership with No Kid Hungry by committing $150,000, more than 100,000 snack bars and 2,500 school supply kits to communities nationwide. It is joined by Ardent Mills, which also contributed to the cause. Nature’s Bakery’s expanded efforts demonstrate its continued commitment to addressing food insecurity and […]
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IBIE 2025: What To Expect At The Industry’s Largest Baking Event
The International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) returns to Las Vegas Sept. 13-17, bringing together more than 1,000 manufacturers and suppliers from around the globe to discover the latest advancements shaping the future of baking and food manufacturing. Education remains a cornerstone of IBIE, with its largest program yet featuring more than 250 IBIEducate sessions and […]
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Rise Baking Co. Plans To Remove Synthetic Colors By End Of 2026
Rise Baking Co. has commited to eliminate synthetic colors from products across its portfolio by the end of 2026. This milestone reflects the company’s focus on meeting evolving customer and consumer expectations without sacrificing quality, taste or performance. The majority of the company’s products don’t use synthetic colors, and the work is well underway to […]
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IFF Tackles Top Challenges In Baking At IBIE 2025
IFF will showcase how it is helping the global baking industry overcome some of its toughest challenges during the International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) 2025 in Las Vegas. From soaring cocoa and egg prices to stricter regulations and rising demand for healthier baked goods, IFF is stepping forward with science-led solutions designed to keep industrial […]
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Bimbo Bakehouse Unveils Bakery Innovations To Meet Everyday Occasions
Bimbo Bakehouse is expanding its innovation pipeline to meet the needs of younger consumers and drive growth in the in-store bakery. The Griffin Report recently caught up with Mollie Crudden, senior director of marketing for Bimbo Bakehouse, and Dana Strain, senior marketing manager at Bimbo Bakeries USA, about additions to the company’s lineup. “We have […]
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Grupo Bimbo To Remove All Artificial Colorants By End Of 2026
In what the company bills as a significant step toward offering simpler and natural recipes across its global portfolio, Grupo Bimbo has pledged to eliminate all artificial colorants from its product portfolio by the end of 2026. As of today, 99 percent of Grupo Bimbo’s daily consumption products – including its core categories of bread, buns […]
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Mars Opens Nature’s Bakery Facility In Salt Lake City, UT
Nature’s Bakery, part of the Mars Inc. family of brands, opened a new baking facility July 30 in Salt Lake City, a $240 million investment that marks a milestone in the brand’s expansion. The 339,000-square-foot site gives Nature’s Bakery the space to grow, with the ability to produce more than 1 billion bars each year. […]