Posted inBakery News, Northeast

Tops Unveils New Artisan Breads

Tops Friendly Markets has introduced new artisan breads – designed to enhance sandwiches, appetizers and table breads – at participating stores. They are available in seven flavors – Rosemary Sea Salt, Kalamata Olive, Asiago, Roasted Garlic, Pugliese, Ciabatta and Baguette – though the variety may vary by location. Created in partnership with Buffalo-based Rich Products, the collection is a “perfect example […]

Posted inBakery News, Association News, Dairy News, Deli News, Executive News, National

IDDBA Combines Teams, Promotes Atkins

The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) has combined its marketing and membership teams and promoted Whitney Atkins as VP of the newly formed marketing and membership department. “Since joining the association, Whitney has led marketing efforts that have produced event and membership growth, while working hard for the association’s endeavors to support the industry […]

Posted inBakery News, Albertsons, Midwest, The Kroger Co.

T. Marzetti Co. Introduces New York Bakery Gluten Free Texas Toast

T. Marzetti Company, a subsidiary of Ohio-based Lancaster Colony Corp., is introducing a gluten-free line of New York Bakery Texas Toast. The offering features gluten-free versions of the brand’s classic Garlic Texas Toast and Five Cheese Texas Toast. Both products will be available nationwide this fall. With more than a decade of recipe and production […]

Posted inBig Y Foods, Bakery News, Executive News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast, Produce News

Big Y Appoints New VPs Of Fresh Foods, Center Store

Big Y Foods has named John P. Fraro as VP of fresh foods, while Steve Nordstrom has been appointed as VP of center store.  Both report to Michael R. Cormier, SVP of sales and marketing.  “Our people are and always will be the heart of our company. They foster and grow our culture of caring, continuous […]

Posted inBakery News, National

Bob Evans, Thomas’ Offer Customer Promotion During National Breakfast Month

Bob Evans is partnering with Thomas’ to celebrate National Breakfast Month in September with a consumer promotion. Through Oct. 31, consumers who buy one Bob Evans Sausage, Bob Evans Liquid Egg Whites, Simply Potatoes or Owens Sausage product and one Thomas’ Bagels or English Muffins product will be eligible to get $2 cash back via Venmo […]

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Bakery Report Highlights Focus On Health, Wellness, Sustainability

The U.S. bakery products market is expected to reach a value of $86.93 billion by 2029, from $78.96 billion in 2023, growing at a CAGR of 1.62 percent from 2023-29, according to a new  “U.S. Bakery Product Market – Focused Insights 2024-2029” report from ResearchAndMarkets.com. The report consists of exclusive data on 28 vendors. The market’s competitive […]

Posted inBakery News, Southeast

Flowers Foods Names Wiktorowski To Lead Retail Customer Sales

Flowers Foods Inc. has named Meredith Wiktorowski as SVP and chief customer officer. Reporting to Chief Growth Officer Terry Thomas, Wiktorowski is responsible for sales strategy and growing Flowers Foods’ revenue, market share, profitability and reputation with retail customers nationwide. “Meredith brings extensive experience catering to retail grocers of all sizes, robust strategic sales acumen […]