During his 36 years of working in the food industry, Clay Mullins has never seen anything like today when it comes to supply chain challenges. “Historically, the food business hasn’t had significant supply chain problems except that transportation capacity would be tight at times,” said Mr. Mullins, vice president of supply chain and logistics, Crown […]

FOLSOM, CA — Retail bakers looking to innovate in the healthy indulgence space — one of the top retail baking trends in 2023 — may not need to look too far past their own storeroom. Walnuts, a go-to ingredient in many bakeries, have long been a consumer favorite because of the taste and texture they impart to […]

CHICAGO, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Wheat Protein Market is projected to reach USD 3.2 billion by 2028 from USD 2.5 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 4.9% from 2023 to 2028 according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets™. The market for wheat protein by concentration is experiencing growth due to the increasing demand for plant-based protein products in food & beverages, dietary supplements, […]

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — For many artisan retail bakeries, automation is practically unheard of. Some might think it’s counter to what makes carefully crafted baked goods what they are. But for some bakers whose businesses are growing, automation has become the key to increasing their output and still maintaining the quality their products are known […]

Innovative and fun. Those two words perfectly capture the retail baking vibe for 2023. This year is all about putting a distinctive twist on the tried-and true as well as playing with some out-there flair to meet growing consumer demand for new, yet somewhat familiar, baked and sweet good experiences. Here’s a peek at what’s […]

KANSAS CITY — Artisan bakeries are dabbling in a variety of baked goods and ingredients, from babka and bagels to local and sprouted grains. And they’re drawing inspiration from all over, creating a vibrant community that is embracing new flavors and formats. “The trend toward local grains and small cottage bakeries is still on the upswing,” said […]