Christine Prociv has been promoted to chief commercial officer – retail at Aspire Bakeries. Prociv most recently was senior vice president of innovation and R&D since March 2021.

The survey builds on Barry Callebaut’s “The Future of Indulgence” Report, released earlier in the year, which found that consumers are looking for indulgences that help them “Celebrate Life,” offering unique tastes and textures for an intense experience.

The classic brownie is deep in the heart of a dramatic makeover. But before we get carried away with all the creative possibilities, here’s a bit of history.

PB2 Foods, a pioneer in powdered nut butters and plant-based foods since 2007, has released its brand new line of PB2 Pantry baking mixes.

Milk Bar, the award-winning baking brand from Christina Tosi, has announced the latest addition to its line of grocery store products: Batter Bites.

In its inaugural Power of In-Store Bakery 2022 report, FMI – The Food Industry Association found that 95% of all shoppers eat in-store bakery items occasionally and 63% of consumers eat bakery products weekly.

Research supported by the American Egg Board and conducted by CuliNex examined typical baking applications made with egg products vs. those made without eggs. 

The Consumer Price Index for baked foods and cereal products increased 0.6% in October, the smallest month-over-month gain since it advanced 0.5% in December 2021, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the US Department of Labor.

Ferrero North America broke ground on its new Kinder Bueno production facility in Bloomington, Illinois.

Despite inflationary and other pressures, demand for premium products in grocery fresh perimeter departments continues to surge.