Baking & Snack

07/26/2025

ICYMI 📣: Don't miss this week's top stories from Bakingbusiness.com featuring a new production line from King's Hawaiian, Grupo Bimbo investing $2 billion in Mexico and an update on PepsiCo's corporate strategy.

07/25/2025

Supply chain, tariffs, workforce challenges and cost pressures were all part of a discussion during Baking & Snack’s webinar examining the findings of the latest State of the Industrial Baking Industry survey results.

"So as we expand into new markets, that comes with investment, that comes with growth, which leads us to that positive state," said Ron Scott, managing director of bakery manufacturing, H-E-B. https://ow.ly/6F7h50WvvES

Bakery costs, supply chain and tariffs were all part of the discussion based on this year’s State of the Industrial Baking Industry survey.

07/25/2025

Bread Man Baking Co. is interested in getting its name-brand products distributed nationwide, and it took a big first step at IDDBA when it launched three breads: Yiayia’s Greek Village, Tasos’ Greek Sourdough and Ancient Grain Loaf. https://ow.ly/cmgg50Wvny0

Houston bakery launched three branded breads over the summer.

07/25/2025

General Mills has launched a new pizza line under its Totino’s brand: Ultimate Pizza.

“We heard from consumers that they love the uniquely crispy crust and tangy sauce on our Party Pizzas, but that they wanted more cheese and more meat,” said Blake Holman, business unit director of Totino's. https://ow.ly/1bUT50Wvnso

New product comes in three varieties.

07/24/2025

Wendy's has promoted Pete Suerken to president, US. He succeeds Abigail Pringle, who has been president since 2024.

“Delivering exceptional customer experiences, increasing restaurant-level profitability and accelerating growth are crucial priorities for our US business,” said Ken Cook. Earlier this month, Cook was named interim CEO after Kirk Tanner left to take over as president and CEO of The Hershey Company. https://ow.ly/r16650WuU5m

Pete Suerken succeeds Abigail Pringle.

07/24/2025

Jill Stang has joined Lesaffre as vice president of sales and business development. She succeeds Dean Modglin, who will retire at the end of 2025 after 23 years with Lesaffre and Red Star Yeast.

“Jill will lead our commercial teams and our continued success with our baking customers and partners,” said Tom Benner, president and CEO for Lesaffre Corp./Red Star Yeast Co. https://ow.ly/gNv550WuTI4

Jill Stang succeeds Dean Modglin.

07/24/2025

Signups are now open for members of the American Society of Baking interested in its new immersive Commercial Bread Production Course, a hybrid training class for commercial baking professionals that includes online and in-person lessons. https://ow.ly/VrzY50WuCCp

The course teaching the fundamentals of commercial bread production will include online and in-person lessons.

07/24/2025

Iowa State University students share what they are looking forward to most at International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) as part of the show's Student Immersion Program. https://ow.ly/AqTk50WuElg

07/24/2025

the largest producer and distributor of fresh shell in the United States, saw profits skyrocket during its 2025 fourth quarter and fiscal year, due to pricing spikes related to an egg shortage caused by , combined with inflation. https://ow.ly/4Kqx50WuHqb

Company profited from the impacts of HPAI-caused egg shortage and inflation.

07/23/2025

Grupo Bimbo plans to invest more than $2 billion in operations and sustainability across Mexico from 2025 to 2028 through President Claudia Scheinbaum’s “Plan Mexico” economic development strategy. https://ow.ly/xq4E50Wu1fU

Funding earmarked for manufacturing plants, technology and sustainability.

07/23/2025

Baker Perkins, a technology brand of Coperion GmbH, announced the retirement of Ken Aldous, a team member whose career spans nearly six decades of commitment to the company and its customers.

“His legacy of service will be deeply missed, and we wish him all the best in his well-earned retirement," said Phil Clarke, finance director, Baker Perkins. https://ow.ly/7bO450Wu15O

Longtime employee held various roles in finance and accounting.

07/23/2025

Trader Joe's has a new grain-based product on its shelves: Sandwich Starters. The pre-sliced sandwich buns come in packs of six and come connected, allowing customers to choose the size of their sandwich based on their hunger level. https://ow.ly/xRte50Wu0XT

Available at locations nationwide.