When the 2026 American Bakers Association’s (ABA) Convention opens, attendees should expect powerful programming, new names, and familiar faces, according to Samantha Moore, senior director of events ...

Are better-for-you, sustainable, naturally formulated products on your mind these days? If so, you’re not alone—in fact, during the 2026 edition of the Natural Products Expo West conference in Anaheim ...

ECRM recently hosted its annual Candy Planning: Christmas & Halloween program from Feb. 16–18, at the Hyatt Regency DFW in Dallas, TX. The organization brings together manufacturers and candy buyers ...

The rapidly growing better-for-you snack brand, known for using avocado oil to cook its chips, is a hit with health-conscious consumers and retailers alike. Since our editorial team first visited ...

The hard candy segment has faced headwinds in the past year, with sales down modestly, competition from gummy and chewy candy intensifying, shelf space always at a premium, and unpredictable tariff ...

The highest-ranking producers saw more ups than downs overall, despite the continuing challenges faced by the industry. Inflation continues to eat away (no pun intended) at the food budgets of the ...

The crackers category continues to be versatile—it offers consumers a variety of bases (including gluten-free), novel flavors, and more. In addition to clean labels and other BFY benefits, producers ...

Snack cakes: my mom packed desserts in my school lunchbox as a kid—on good days, the sweet treat would be a pudding cup, but on great days, either a Twinkie or Little Debbie morsel Fun facts: I’ve ...

Ferrero North America brands Keebler and Kinder Joy are celebrating the theatrical release of Illumination's bold new chapter of Gru and the Minions mayhem, Despicable Me 4, with two limited-edition ...

Sanitation is crucial for snack and bakery facilities, especially this year during the COVID-19 pandemic. Legacy facilities must be brought up to code, but there are potential problems lurking in new ...

The company now owns five different brands Kar’s and Sanders’ manufacturing facilities are in Metro Detroit SNB has acquired two companies within the last two years Second Nature Brands is quickly ...

Katjes, the European candy brand known for its bold flavors and modern, vegan confections, it says, has appointed comedian and entrepreneur Jake Shane as chief creative officer, as the company ...