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Andrés Talks Trends, Trueness, Power Of Working Together For Good

To culinary innovator and humanitarian José Andrés, the retail food industry has the power to ensure no one goes hungry during emergencies. Furthermore, feeding the world is not as complicated a problem as it may seem and World Central Kitchen – a nonprofit he founded in 2010 to deliver food relief in the wake of […]

Posted inBakery News, West

25 Baked Goods, Grain Companies Enter ReposiTrak’s Traceability Network

ReposiTrak, a food traceability and regulatory compliance network based in Salt Lake City, Utah, is preparing to welcome 25 new grain and baked goods companies into the queue for the ReposiTrak Traceability Network. These new members will efficiently exchange intricate, FDA-required key data elements for each critical tracking event in their supply chains, ensuring proactive […]

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St Pierre Hosts ‘Parisian Party’ At IDDBA In Houston

St Pierre returned once again to IDDBA June 9-11 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, “transporting guests to a corner of Paris where the brand has its roots.” This year, the St Pierre team sampled its brioche products for attendees and introduced its new products in the form of traditional Liege waffles […]

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IDDBA CEO Haaf: Industry Experiencing Generational Shifts, Technology Influx

Generational shifts, labor market trends and technology are just some of the challenges facing the dairy, deli and bakery industry. IDDBA President and CEO David Haaf spoke to these issues during his address on June 9 at the organization’s annual show in Houston. Haaf noted the increased turnover rates in upper and lower-level management in […]

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Six Guiding Trends Include How Food Influences Tech Of Today, Tomorrow

The IDDBA Show kicked off June 9 with a panel discussion on the six guiding trends in dairy, deli and bakery.  Moderator Anne-Marie Roerink, president of 210 Analytics, was joined by panelists Jewel Hunt, Albertson’s VP of fresh merchandising; Josh Bickford, president of Clyde’s Donuts; Jody Barrik, UNFI’s SVP of fresh merchandising and sales; and […]

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IDDBA Begins Anniversary Show In Houston

The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association held its annual convention and expo June 9-11 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. The show is the largest industry-only show for the dairy, deli, bakery and foodservice industries. The annual IDDBA trade show attracts more than 10,000 registrants, includes more than 800 exhibiting companies […]

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‘Cake Boss’ Stresses Importance Of Innovation, Quality In Bakery Industry

Celebrity baker Bartolo “Buddy” Valastro Jr. emphasized the importance of innovation, quality and staying on trend during a presentation Sunday at the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association’s 2024 Show in Houston.  A fourth-generation baker perhaps best known for the TV show Cake Boss, Valastro has grown Carlo’s Bakery – his family’s Hoboken, New Jersey-based bake […]

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Growing In-Store Bakery Sales

Part one of a series of articles highlighting in-store bakery trends that The Shelby Report will be covering throughout the year Over the years, the in-store bakery department has undergone numerous transformations, often reflecting larger trends within grocery and society at large. While trends come and go, there has been one constant which is that consumers […]

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IDDBA Show In Houston Marks Association’s 60th Anniversary

The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year and will mark the milestone at the upcoming IDDBA show to be held June 9-11 in Houston. Whitney Atkins, VP of marketing for IDDBA, said registration is on track to be as good or better than last year’s show in Anaheim, California. […]

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Fresh Is King: How Grocers Can Leverage In-Store Baking To Build Sales

Sponsored content Charlie Wood, VP of sales at Bake’n Joy, discusses the latest bakery trends and key factors for retailers to consider when choosing a bakery partner. Wood has a history of working in the food and beverages industry. His areas of expertise include consumer products, management, marketing strategy, competitive analysis and strategy. He is […]

Posted inBakery News, West

Bimbo Bakeries USA Launches Multi-Site Microgrid Energy System

Bimbo Bakeries USA has launched its on-site microgrid system at six California bakeries. The system was developed as part of an Energy Services Agreement with GreenStruxure, which designed and built the microgrids that are comprised of solar arrays coupled with battery storage. These six microgrid systems are providing about 20 percent of Bimbo Bakeries USA’s energy usage […]

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Rubicon Bakers Acquires Lucky Spoon Bakery

Rubicon Bakers has entered the gluten-free sweet baked goods market with the acquisition of Lucky Spoon Bakery. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Lucky Spoon manufactures high-quality, gluten-free sweet bakery goods. Lucky Spoon’s products – which include fresh cakes, cupcakes, cookies and brownies – can be found in grocery stores nationwide. The acquisition […]

Posted inBakery News, Northeast

Little Bites Introduces Lower Sugar Varieties

Little Bites Snacks has added two lower sugar additions to its lineup of baked snacks – Apple Cinnamon Muffins and Chocolate Muffins.  According to the company, the muffins contain less sugar than other options on the market, and are pre-portioned and portable. “We’re thrilled to introduce the new Lower Sugar Mini Muffins to our product […]

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20 Baked Goods Suppliers Join ReposiTrak’s Network

ReposiTrak has added 20 additional baked goods suppliers to its traceability network, ensuring they can exchange FDA-required key data elements for each critical tracking event in their supply chains and achieving compliance well before the January 2026 deadline. More than 4,000 suppliers are connecting to RTN, making the solution easier and more effective for retailers […]

Posted inBakery News, Midwest

The Killer Brownie Co. Partners With Dot Foods For Distribution

The Killer Brownie Co. has partnered with Dot Foods to distribute its gourmet brownies through the Dot Foods network of distributors across 50 states. With the Dot Foods partnership, the Killer Brownies will be more easily available nationwide to distributors, retailers and food service providers. A variety of different flavors of gourmet Killer Brownies, including options such […]

Posted inBakery News, Southeast

Flowers Foods Introduces 11 New Bakery Products

Flowers Foods Inc. has introduced 11 new bread and snacking products from its Nature’s Own, Dave’s Killer Bread, Wonder, Canyon Bakehouse, Tastykake and Mrs. Freshley’s brands. The varied innovations include protein bars, smaller-sized loaves, breakfast items, flatbreads and a new keto bun, among others, reflecting the company’s ongoing commitment to developing new and differentiated products […]

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Fresh Thyme Searches For Best ‘Better-For-You’ Birthday Cake

Fresh Thyme Market is giving local bakeries the chance to win $10,000 in celebration of its 10th birthday. The grocer, a specialty natural foods and grocery retailer with 70 stores in 10 states throughout the Midwest, is inviting bakeries to submit fresh, better-for-you cake recipes for a chance to be named the brand’s official 10th birthday […]