Flowers Foods has announced that 14 of its bakeries have earned Energy Star certification in 2023, placing them in the top 25 percent of all U.S. commercial bread and roll bakeries for energy efficiency. To qualify, the bakeries must meet strict energy efficiency performance levels set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). “Becoming an Energy […]
Category: Bakery News
Posted inBakery News, Northeast
Pepperidge Farm Introduces Lemon Blueberry Swirl Bread
Pepperidge Farm has introduced a new lemon blueberry flavor to its portfolio of swirl bread. “As America’s No. 1 breakfast bread, our Pepperidge Farm Swirl collection has long been a staple on breakfast tables nationwide,” said Ama Auwarter, VP of bakery marketing at Campbell Snacks. “Lemon Blueberry Flavored Swirl bread is a refreshing new combination […]
Posted inBakery News, Midwest
Gonnella Expands Brioche To C-Store, Retail Foodservice
Gonnella Baking Co. has introduced new brioche buns for c-store and retail foodservice. The new brioche buns provide the flavor and texture of brioche bread, while being certified Kosher, vegan-friendly and made in its sesame seed-free facilities. Gonnella developed the soft brioche to maintain quality standards and support all types of sandwiches. Product testing demonstrated […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Bakery News, Midwest
Bimbo Bakeries USA Minimizes Waste With Zebra Technologies
Pennsylvania-based Bimbo Bakeries USA is using antuit.ai – now part of Illinois-based Zebra Technologies – to transform its organization by improving order accuracy and team visibility. With the Zebra antuit.ai “Predictive Ordering for Direct Store Delivery” solution, Bimbo Bakeries USA has also minimized waste by reducing forecast errors up to 30 percent, as well as achieving […]
Posted inBakery News, Ask The Experts
Why Brands Can Build Consumer Trust To Drive A Category Forward
Sponsored content The bakery category is booming in America, as demonstrated by the incredible return to pre-pandemic attendance figures at this year’s IDDBA in Anaheim, California. Leading brioche brand, St Pierre also returned, bringing along a stunning “corner of Paris,” sampling quality products and demonstrating why it is branded propositions that are driving bakery forward. […]
Posted inBakery News, Midwest
Dawn Foods Touts Trends Report, Need For Retailers To Remain Flexible
Jackson, Michigan-based Dawn Foods released its second 2023 global bakery trends report earlier this year. The Shelby Report caught up with Sarah Hickey, the company’s senior director of North America marketing, during the recent IDDBA Show in Anaheim, California, to discuss how the report can benefit retailers. Dawn Foods, which is more than 100 years […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Bakery News, West
Campbell Expands Goldfish Production With Facility Investment
Campbell Soup Co. is investing about $160 million in its Richmond, Utah, manufacturing facility to expand production of Goldfish crackers to help meet increased consumer demand. The new line will increase the bakery’s output of Goldfish by 50 percent and produce more than five million Goldfish per hour or 1,500 Goldfish every second. The expansion […]
Posted inAssociation News, Bakery News, Dairy News, Deli News, National
What’s In Store Live Focuses On Innovation And Technology
What’s trending in dairy, deli and bakery? That was the topic of the What’s In Store Live presentation June 4 during the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association’s 2023 Show in Anaheim, California. IDDBA’s Whitney Atkins, VP of marketing, and Heather Prach, VP of education, spoke on how current trends will shape the future of the […]