The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association opened IDDBA 2025 on June 1 in New Orleans, showcasing the latest information, trends and products in the dairy, deli and bakery industries. Early indications are the show, which runs through June 3 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, will set records. More than 1,000 exhibitors – including […]
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Raley’s, Partners Helping Fight Food Insecurity
For the third year, Raley’s Food For Families program is partnering with the California Milk Advisory Board to deliver milk and dairy products to programs helping California families facing food insecurity. Throughout National Dairy Month in June, California dairies (through the CMAB) will match customer in-store and online Food For Families donations (up to $35,000). […]
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Mama’s Creations Serves Up New Deli Options For Grocers
East Rutherford, New Jersey-based Mama’s Creations is set to unveil an expanded lineup of products at the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) show in New Orleans, running June 1-3. The company aims to help grocers beef up their deli programs with high-quality, labor-saving options that span everything from behind-the-glass entrees to grab-and-go meals and […]
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Wonderful Pistachios Launches Campaign In Advance Of Record Nut Season
Los Angeles-based Wonderful Pistachios has launched its new marketing campaign, “The Don’t Hold Back Snack.” Designed to drive demand in anticipation of a record-setting California pistachio harvest this fall, the campaign features the message: “Wonderful Pistachios is the craveable snack that’s too good to be ‘good’ for you.” Through five new advertising spots directed by […]
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Navigating Bakery Trends
The Shelby Report recently chatted with Charlie Wood, VP of sales and marketing at Bake’n Joy Foods, to learn more about the trends and opportunities in the bakery category. What top factors are impacting the bakery category? Grocers, and the bakery industry at large, are facing a variety of challenges this year but two that […]
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Sara Lee Frozen Bakery Taps Into Mini Dessert Trend
Sara Lee Frozen Bakery is offering a new dessert trend – Cyrus O’Leary’s Mini Cheesecakes. The portioned desserts come in three flavors: original, featuring a graham crumb crust and crumbled graham topping; salted caramel truffle, topped with salted caramel and brownie pieces; and a strawberry-topped mini cheesecake made with real strawberries and a graham crumb […]
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PepsiCo Refines Sustainability Goals With Updated Targets
PepsiCo has refined its long-term sustainability goals across critical areas including climate, packaging, agriculture and water. The updated targets, which build on about four years of efforts under the company’s “PepsiCo Positive” (pep+) business strategy, aim to create a more resilient business and drive scalable positive impact amidst evolving global realities. Since launching pep+ in […]
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Deoleo Report Highlights Sustainability Progress
Deoleo, an olive oil producer and maker of brands such as Bertolli, has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, reinforcing its commitment to environmental, social and governance excellence across the global olive oil sector. Deoleo is the first company in the olive oil industry to publish a report aligned with the European Union’s new Corporate Sustainability […]