According to new IDDBA 2026 data shared by Anne-Marie Roerink on the show floor, a majority of shoppers can be persuaded to spend more.
Category: Bakery News
What Attendees Can Find On The IDDBA Show Floor
IDDBA 2026 offers a look at clean‑label ingredients and globally inspired menu items that can help fresh perimeter departments stand out.
IDDBA Show Returns To Orlando With New Experiences, Top Speakers
More than 10,000 industry professionals from 40-plus countries are expected to attend IDDBA, with over 1,000 exhibiting companies on the floor.
Circana, FMI Webinar: Digital Demand Reshapes Fresh Food Shopping
Fresh food sales are navigating a complex consumer landscape shaped by gas price pressures, affordability concerns and accelerating e-commerce adoption, according to insights shared during a recent webinar hosted by Circana and FMI. The online session, “Fresh Perspectives: Demystifying Demand in the Digital Age,” brought together Jonna Parker, VP of fresh foods at Circana; Kelly […]
The Fresh Bakery Renaissance: Why In-Store Bakeries Are Grocery’s Secret Weapon In 2026
Fresh FMI data shows the in-store bakery is one of grocery’s strongest growth engines — and a clear roadmap for retailers heading into 2026. The in-store bakery is having a moment. According to FMI’s Power of Foodservice at Retail 2025 report, in-store bakery sales reached $21 billion in the 52 weeks ending Aug. 9 — […]
Wegmans’ Bakery Department Free Of Artificial Colors, Flavors, Preservatives
Wegmans Food Markets has shared that every product found within its in-store bakeries meets its “Food You Feel Good About” standard, meaning all bakery items are made without artificial colors, dyes, flavors or unnecessary preservatives. The milestone caps an effort that began in 2016, when Wegmans first removed trans fats and high fructose corn syrup […]
Bimbo Bakeries USA Tops Forbes Best Employers List
Bimbo Bakeries USA has been named the No. 1 company in the food and beverage category on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers for Company Culture 2026, presented in collaboration with Statista. Bimbo also ranked among the top 50 employers overall. America’s Best Employers for Company Culture 2026 were identified through an independent survey of […]
Grupo Bimbo’s Bakery Portfolio Meets ‘Positive Nutrition’ Standards
Grupo Bimbo has shared that 98 percent of its everyday consumption products – including breads, sweet baked goods, English muffins and bagels – now offer Positive Nutrition, meeting nutritional profiles within their categories. The achievement was detailed in the company’s Integrated Annual Report “Celebrating What Unites Us,” outlining progress of its sustainability strategy through 2025. […]
