Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL) has sold Specialty Bakers, a provider of branded and private label baked goods for the in-store bakery section and a portfolio company of Stonebridge Partners, to HC Private Investments. HC Private Investments will combine Specialty Bakers and Snackwerks together to create Artisan Bakery. Founded in 1901 and based in Marysville, […]
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King’s Hawaiian Highlights Brand Refresh For 75th Anniversary
King’s Hawaiian is marking its 75th anniversary with a brand refresh, followed with new retail packaging in July. This strategic evolution aims to reinforce its market leadership and connect with a new generation of consumers, offering grocers a fresh opportunity for category growth. Since Robert Taira opened his first bakery in Hilo, Hawaii, in 1950, […]
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Publix Wins 9 Blue Ribbons At Pie Championships
Publix Super Markets is celebrating its freshly-made in-store pies, which won nine blue ribbons at the recent 2025 American Pie Council Pie Championships in Orlando, Florida. The grocer’s bakery competed in the commercial division in the mini, small and large categories. The mini pie winner was the key lime pie, while the large pie winners […]
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HC Private Investments Establishes Artisan Bakery
HC Private Investments, a Chicago-based family office, has established Artisan Bakery, a premium baked goods and snack manufacturer, through the acquisitions of Snackwerks and Specialty Bakers. With a combined heritage dating back to 1901 and a national manufacturing footprint, Artisan Bakery is positioned to deliver premium, indulgent bakery products across retail and co-manufacturing channels. Terms […]
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2 Leaders To Be Inducted Into 2025 NFRA Refrigerated Food Hall Of Fame
Two industry leaders will be inducted into the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association’s (NFRA) Refrigerated Food Hall of Fame during the 2025 NFRA Convention on Oct. 20 at the World Center Marriott in Orlando, Florida. The hall of fame was established in 2010 to recognize those whose passion and leadership have advanced the refrigerated […]
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Grupo Bimbo Reports Progress In Environmental Sustainability Strategy
In celebration of World Environment Day, Grupo Bimbo has presented its 2024 annual report, Actions that Transform, which outlines business progress and advances toward its 2030 and 2050 sustainability strategy goals. As part of its “Nourishing a Better World” sustainability strategy, Grupo Bimbo has established a plan to protect and preserve natural systems through its […]
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St Pierre Groupe Goes All Out For ‘Biggest And Most Important’ Show
St Pierre Groupe brought a big team to New Orleans to staff a big booth for IDDBA 2025. Sarah Boddy, UK-based managing director of St Pierre Groupe, said the show is the only one where the brioche pioneer brings this large a booth, which is modeled after the famous French neighborhood Montmartre and the café […]
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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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IDDBA What’s In Store Live Returns With Salumi’d, Cake’d, Insightful Workshops
The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) 2025 Show is set to take place June 1-3 in New Orleans, promising a dynamic experience filled with trend insights, hands-on demonstrations and interactive education. A highlight of the annual event, What’s in Store Live, returns to the expo floor, offering attendees an immersive look at the latest […]
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IDDBA Event Will Bring Out The Stars
IDDBA 2025 is coming up June 1-3 in New Orleans, Louisiana, a star-studded event that will showcase the latest information, trends and products in the dairy, deli and bakery industries. Academy Award-winning director, producer and actor Kevin Costner headlines the General Session speaker lineup, which also includes Michael Strahan, TV host, entrepreneur and philanthropist; Carla […]
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Birch Benders Introduces Organic Quick Bread, Muffin Mixes
Chicago-based Birch Benders has introduced Organic Chocolate Chip and Organic Blueberry Quick Bread and Muffin Mixes. As the first widely available organic options of their kind, these mixes combine the convenience of quick baking with the taste and quality of real, organic ingredients. Customers can find the two new Birch Benders Quick Bread and Muffin Mixes nationwide […]
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Killer Brownie Highlights New Branding, Packaging
Killer Brownie is debuting a new look and motto, “Live a Little,” for its brand. After more than 40 years, the company is transforming its image with new packaging and a fresh marketing approach. “The bakery section hasn’t seen a lot of change – and for a long time, that was just fine. But today’s […]
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Flowers Foods Launches New Products, Expands Flavors
Flowers Foods Inc. has announced its lineup for 2025, which includes multiple new products as well as flavor expansions on current product lines. Designed to meet the varying wants and needs of today’s consumers, the company’s newest products strengthen its better-for-you bread, buns, rolls and snacking portfolio from Nature’s Own, Dave’s Killer Bread and Canyon […]
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Kroger Introduces Private Selection Cherry Harvest Collection
With cherry blossoming as a standout trend across food, beauty and fashion this year, The Kroger Co. has introduced its Private Selection Cherry Harvest product line. “Private Selection’s Cherry Harvest collection truly captures the essence and craveability of the season’s must-try, highly sought-after flavor,” said Mike Murphy, group VP of center store merchandising at Kroger. […]
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Thomas’ Introduces High Protein Bagels
Thomas’ is introducing a new product, Thomas’ High Protein Bagels, featuring 20 grams of protein per bagel. New Thomas’ High Protein Bagels are available in two classic flavors – Plain and Everything. The plant-based protein blend of soy protein isolate, pea protein isolate and fava bean proteins offer a complete amino acid profile, according to […]
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Study Highlights Opportunities For Talent Development In Commercial Baking
In response to the ongoing and intensifying workforce shortage in the U.S. commercial baking industry, the American Bakers Association (ABA), the American Society of Baking (ASB) and the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) have released a new study, “Future-Proofing U.S. Commercial Baking: Workforce Challenges and Solutions.” Commissioned by the three industry organizations and conducted […]
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Entenmann’s Rebrands Mini Snack Cakes Line
Entenmann’s has announced the nationwide rebrand of its Mini Snack Cakes line. The updates feature new branding graphics, a name change (formerly known as Entenmann’s Baker’s Delights) and contemporary packaging that leverages the iconic Entenmann’s logo to introduce more consumers to its offerings. The brand also is introducing two new flavor varieties designed to appeal […]
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Fairway Market To Offer Bagel Classes At NYC Store
Fairway Market plans to introduce a culinary venture with BagelUp to bring interactive bagel-making classes to its 74th Street Café on the Upper West Side in New York City. The classes, scheduled to kick off next month, will be led by BagelUp baker Reva Castillenti and offer participants an opportunity to roll, seed, boil and […]
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Rise Baking Co. Receives Top Honors At National Pie Championship
Rise Baking Co. received 23 blue ribbons at the 2025 American Pie Council (APC) National Pie Championships, held April 14-15 in Orlando, Florida. This year’s competition saw hundreds of pies submitted by amateur, professional and commercial bakers across the U.S. and Canada. A panel of judges evaluated each entry based on first impressions, flavor, texture, mouthfeel and […]