Sweet baked goods point-of-sale led by the Hostess brand posted its second consecutive quarter of more than 20% growth, said Andrew Callahan, president and CEO of Lenexa, Kan.-based Hostess.
Snacking is king, and instore bakeries are adapting with smaller-sized products and other goodies tailored to Americans’ boundless appetite for snacks.
Pete Thomson, senior director of sales and strategy for Sugar Bowl Bakery, America’s largest minority-owned bakery, shares a key strategy for success in today’s complex marketplace, commenting about the future of freshly baked cookies and other fresh bakery products.
Members and supporters of the Wheat Foods Council celebrated its 50th anniversary, reviewed accomplishments of the past year and seated new officers during its summer meeting June 20-23 in Littleton.
In pursuit of its mission to shape the knowledge and skills of the artisan baking community, the Bread Bakers Guild of America (BBGA) has announced that it has joined with the Baking Association of Canada (BAC) to offer a one-year free membership in each others’ organizations.