Wegmans Food Markets has shared that every product found within its in-store bakeries meets its “Food You Feel Good About” standard, meaning all bakery items are made without artificial colors, dyes, flavors or unnecessary preservatives. The milestone caps a long effort that began in 2016, when Wegmans first removed trans fats and high fructose corn […]
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Bimbo Bakeries USA Tops Forbes Best Employers List
Bimbo Bakeries USA has been named the No. 1 company in the food and beverage category on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers for Company Culture 2026, presented in collaboration with Statista. Bimbo also ranked among the top 50 employers overall. America’s Best Employers for Company Culture 2026 were identified through an independent survey of […]
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Grupo Bimbo’s Bakery Portfolio Meets ‘Positive Nutrition’ Standards
Grupo Bimbo has shared that 98 percent of its everyday consumption products – including breads, sweet baked goods, English muffins and bagels – now offer Positive Nutrition, meeting nutritional profiles within their categories. The achievement was detailed in the company’s Integrated Annual Report “Celebrating What Unites Us,” outlining progress of its sustainability strategy through 2025. […]
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Why Retailers Should Lean Into Sweet Baked Goods Right Now – Don’t Pull Back
JTM Foods CEO Monty Pooley sees green shoots in Q1 2026 and a category that rewards merchandising intensity — not retreat — in noisy conditions. The first quarter of 2026 brought what Monty Pooley calls “green shoots” to the sweet baked goods category – early indicators that, after a difficult 2025, conditions are improving for […]
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Rise Baking Co. Names Testa As Chief Commercial Officer
Rise Baking Co. has appointed Sarah Testa as chief commercial officer, leading its end-to-end commercial organization, setting strategic direction, driving market share growth and advancing initiatives that support long-term performance and a best-in-class customer experience. The announcement reflects Rise Baking Co.’s commitment to strengthening its customer partnerships as a leader in the bakery industry. Testa […]
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Flowers Foods Expands Breakfast, Snacking Lineup For Five Brands
Flowers Foods Inc. is adding to its breakfast and snacking selection with new offerings from Canyon Bakehouse, Dave’s Killer Bread, Simple Mills, Tastykake and Wonder brands. The company’s new breakfast offerings span bagels, breakfast bars, English muffins, doughnuts, Danishes and pancake and waffle mixes. Snack additions include protein and snack bars, snack bites, crème filled […]
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Busch’s Debuts Catering Menu For Graduation, Summer Hosting
Busch’s Fresh Food Market is updating its catering menu to offer an expanded selection of hot foods, contemporary catering trays and artisanal baked goods from the store’s Bakehouse in Clinton, Michigan. The new menu, available May 4 in stores and online, also will feature themed meals such as barbecue, Italian and Mexican dishes, along with […]
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Bimbo Bakeries USA Relocating Corporate Headquarters To Dallas
Bimbo Bakeries USA Inc. will relocate its corporate headquarters from Horsham, Pennsylvania, to Dallas, Texas. The move, announced April 22, should strengthen alignment across U.S. operations and support the company’s long-term growth strategy. Dallas’ central location and closer proximity to Grupo Bimbo’s global corporate office in Mexico City are among the factors in the decision, […]