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Halloween 2026 Brings Fresh Ideas for Bakery Innovation

Seasonal Colors, Bold Textures, and Familiar Treats Inspire Bakery Product Development

  • 20 October 2026
Halloween 2026 Brings Fresh Ideas for Bakery Innovation

Halloween is becoming an occasion for more than sweets and spooky decorations.


Grain Craft Names Rob Gusman Wheat Milling Sales Director

Experienced Flour Sales Leader Joins Team as Matt Petty Prepares Retirement

  • 20 October 2026
Grain Craft Names Rob Gusman Wheat Milling Sales Director

Chattanooga, Tennessee - Rob Gusman, a veteran flour sales professional, has joined Grain Craft as sales director for wheat milling.


Gilster-Mary Lee Appoints Jim Griffin as Chief Customer Officer

New Leader Brings Decades of Private Brand Experience to Customer Strategy

  • 20 October 2026
Gilster-Mary Lee Appoints Jim Griffin as Chief Customer Officer

Chester, Illinois - Gilster-Mary Lee has named Jim Griffin as chief customer officer.


Catalina Snacks Expands Leadership with Two Key Appointments

Dan Robin Leads Operations as Lauri Luker Takes Expanded Customer Leadership Role

  • 20 October 2026
Catalina Snacks Expands Leadership with Two Key Appointments

Indianapolis, Indiana - Catalina Snacks has named Dan Robin as Chief Operating Officer and Lauri Luker as President alongside her current role as Chief Customer Officer.


Top Fall Bakery Trends Shaping 2026

Fall Flavors, Seasonal Pumpkin, and Apple Treats Drive Bakery Sales Growth

  • 21 September 2026
Top Fall Bakery Trends Shaping 2026

The autumn season ushers in brilliant foliage, cozy temperatures, and sweeter than you could possibly imagine.


Mel-O-Cream Donuts Names New Family Leadership Team

Chad Larson Becomes CEO as Eric Larson Retires After Decades

  • 21 September 2026
Mel-O-Cream Donuts Names New Family Leadership Team

Springfield, Illinois - Eric Larson retired as Chief Executive Officer of Mel-O-Cream Donuts after more than 50 years in the baking industry.


GFF Expands Scientific Advisory Board with Experts

New Members Bring Nutrition and Exercise Science Expertise to GFF

  • 21 September 2026
GFF Expands Scientific Advisory Board with Experts

Washington, D.C. - The Grain Foods Foundation (GFF) expanded its Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) with the addition of Ginnefer Cox, PhD, and Wesley Tucker, PhD.


C. H. Guenther Expands Mix Business with Acquisition

House Autry acquisition strengthens baking ingredients and dry mix capabilities

  • 21 September 2026
C. H. Guenther Expands Mix Business with Acquisition

San Antonio, Texas - Expanding its presence in baking products and ingredients, C.H. Guenther & Son LLC has acquired House-Autry Mills Inc., a Four Oaks, NC-based branded and custom dry-mix flavor solutions provider.


Fall and Holiday Bakery Trends Starting to Take Shape

Classic Flavors and Fresh Formats Shape Seasonal Bakery Offerings

  • 25 August 2026
Fall and Holiday Bakery Trends Starting to Take Shape

Jackson, Michigan - Fall and the holiday season both present endless opportunities to delight customers with nostalgic comforts and inspire new twists on the trends.


SNAC International Expands Team with Two Appointments

New Leaders Strengthen Membership, Communications, and Member Experience Efforts

  • 25 August 2026
SNAC International Expands Team with Two Appointments

Arlington, Texas - SNAC International added two new team members as the association continues to strengthen its commitment to member engagement, retention and growth.


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