At its first Digital Innovation Hub, Dawn hopes the new space and pool of tech-forward talent will guide the 100-year-old company into a more digitally connected future.
The Harry & David bakery, part of the 1-800-FLOWERS family, has refreshed its branding to reach a wider, more contemporary audience seeking everyday baked goods to special occasion gifts.
Grupo Bimbo's Daniel Servitje, Dawn Foods' Carrie Jones-Barber, Flower Foods' Brad Alexander and Weston Foods' Roy Benin were invited by the American Bakers Association (ABA) to share their management approach in a fast-paced, multigenerational...
The Michigan-based bakery discovered that permissible indulgence continues to propel sweets, while personalization and flavor explorations are driving innovation by producers and intrigue from consumers.
Smart Baking Company, which focuses on high-fiber, low-calorie breads and other refrigerated or frozen baked goods, will nearly double its production facilities by 2020.
Increased consumption of baked goods such as breads, cakes, pies, cookies, and crackers, across the globe is driving the bakery processing equipment market.
Bread is the third-largest contributor to CPG’s $360bn value, according to a report by the Grocery Manufacturers Association, while snacks, cereal, cookies and crackers also play an important role.
Similar to consumer trends in retail, home bakers are opting for bite-sized baked goods and healthier ingredients – making a star of citrus, coconut and hibiscus, though seasonal favorites hold strong.
Cake sales increased by $226m last year, but overall, the fresh department broadly must recommit to compete with the growing centerstore and CPG launches, says IRI.
The European bakery and pastry ingredients federation recently celebrated its 50th anniversary with its secretary general calling for a market that protects the innovation capacity for manufacturers of bakery ware across Europe.
Chain and independent bakeshops have a chance to compete with sandwich retailers, supermarkets and quick-service restaurants for a bigger slice of to-go business, according to NPD data.
