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Tom Cat Bakery Introduces Artisan Japanese Milk Breads

Tom Cat Bakery has introduced its latest innovation: a line of artisanal Japanese Milk Bread products for retail and foodservice customers. Developed in collaboration with Japan’s Yamazaki Baking, these breads merge authentic Japanese baking traditions with Tom Cat’s American artisan standards. Before Japanese milk bread became popular, Tom Cat Bakery embarked on developing the best milk bread in […]

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In-Store Bakeries Offer More Than Just Flavor For Consumers

Part two of a series of articles highlighting in-store bakery trends that The Shelby Report will be covering throughout the year. More than just flavor With in-store bakery purchases taste is a top driver but industry experts say retailers should not underestimate the role indulgence plays with in-store bakery purchases. As one expert noted, in-store bakeries […]

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Rich’s Highlights Ready Cakes, Portfolio Of Hispanic Products

Rich’s, a family-owned company providing foodservice and retail products to in-store bakery, deli and prepared foods, showcased some of its new products and innovations at the recent IDDBA Show in Houston. Rachel McCrone, director of customer marketing for in-store bakery and deli for Rich’s, talked with The Shelby Report’s Maggie Kaeppel on the show floor. […]

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Irresistible Food Group, The Killer Brownie Co. Partner For Growth

Irresistible Foods Group Inc. (IFG) and the IFG Restaurant Group have formed a strategic partnership with The Killer Brownie Co. to accelerate future growth in the Killer Brownie brand. Killer Brownie is most well-known for the brand’s flavors and textures of its premium brownies. It was founded by Dorothy Lane Market CEO Norman Mayne in 1988 and was […]

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Bimbo Bakehouse Lines Designed For Making Meals Memorable

A current that seemed to run through the IDDBA show this year was looking at food as more than just sustenance; instead, as an experience, an occasion, a part of one’s life that brings enjoyment. Bimbo Bakehouse’s Dana Strain and Brandi Unchester shared some breads from the company’s portfolio that are more experience-focused. The company […]

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AWG’s Best Choice Introduces New Look For Fresh Perimeter Products

Best Choice, the flagship of AWG’s private brands portfolio, is enhancing its presence in fresh perimeter departments – including bakery, produce, meat and seafood – with a new look and product innovations.  “We want to develop products that people are proud to put in their carts and that help AWG member retailers differentiate themselves from […]

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Grupo Bimbo Reports 93% Of Packaging Made From Recyclable Materials

Grupo Bimbo has launched its 2023 annual report: “Behind our Actions.” The document shows the progress of the business and the objectives of the bakery company’s sustainability strategy for 2030 and 2050. Among the highlights of its “Baked For Nature” priority, where the bakery works on regeneration, growth, circularity and creating a positive impact on […]