Emerging Bakery Trends Drive Innovation, Efficiency, Sustainability, and Profitable Business Growth
The bakery industry is entering 2026 with real momentum as growing demand for healthier products, advanced automation, clean-label ingredients, premium textures, and sustainable manufacturing encourages commercial bakeries to modernize operations and expand product innovation.
Experienced Farmer Dietitian Prepares to Guide Wheat Industry Education and Outreach Efforts
Boise, Idaho - The Wheat Foods Council has named Sheri Glazier as its latest Executive Director, effective Aug. 18.
Chris Greiner Strengthens Member Growth and Industry Engagement at ABA Nationwide
Washington, D.C. - Chris Greiner has joined the American Bakers Association as Vice President of membership and growth.
New Atlanta Center Strengthens Innovation Collaboration Research and Customer Partnerships Together
Minneapolis, Minnesota - Rise Baking Co. has detailed plans to relocate its innovation center to uptown Atlanta from Tucker, Ga.
Premium Experiences Help Bakeries Attract Customers and Increase Loyalty
Jackson, Michigan - Today’s bakery success is about more than great taste—it’s about creating memorable experiences for your customers no matter what the occasion.
Industry Veteran Takes Charge of North American Bakery Operations
Pawtucket, Rhode Island - Vandemoortele has named Curt Coolidge as general manager.
New Michigan Facility Supports Growth and Food Ingredient Demand
Quincy, Michigan - Star of the West Milling Co. has unveiled plans to build a corn mill at the site of its former wheat flour mill in Quincy.
Classic Bakery Updates Branding Across Products Stores, and Partnerships
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Family-owned bakery Amoroso’s Baking Co. has gone back in time to move forward under a new brand identity.
Seasonal Bakery Assortments Help Increase Impulse Purchases and Premium Dessert Sales
Spring and summer bakery trends help operators increase sales through seasonal flavors, limited-time desserts, creative displays, and snack-sized products that encourage impulse purchases and stronger customer engagement during celebration season.
Bakery Supplier Appoints Experienced Food Distribution Leader to Guide Company Growth
Pico Rivera, California - Bakery manufacturer and distributor BakeMark USA LLC has named Sean Leer, recently Chief Executive Officer of GS Foods Group Inc., as its new Chief Executive Officer effective immediately, succeeding 30-year BakeMark veteran Jim Parker.