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    • Bakery & Baked Goods

    Manufacturers who produce bread and other baked goods know this kind of batch production involves a complex supply of ingredients combined with special equipment. In our Bakery & Baked Goods section, we offer a cross-functional look at both the ingredients, the equipment, the innovations, and the trends in industrial baking.

    Highlights

    Milcho Petrov Milev
    Beans of bean ( beans ). Background of many grains of dried beans. Brown beans texture.
    Business Strategies

    PE Firm Invests in Mama Lycha Foods

    Andy Hanacek
    Sept. 11, 2024
    Rotunda Capital Partners looks to accelerate growth of Latin American foods processor in partnership with founding Padilla family.
    Courtesy of Egglife Foods
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    Dairy, Cheese, Eggs

    Egglife Foods Announces First Expansion Beyond U.S. Borders

    Andy Hanacek
    Aug. 20, 2024
    Company’s egg white wraps are available in more than 100 stores in Ontario, with further expansion planned across other provinces and retailers in Canada in the coming months....
    Brent Hofacker
    Homemade Glazed Autumn Pumpkin Donuts Ready to Eat
    Mergers & Acquisitions

    Glenn Wayne Wholesale Bakery Acquired by Investment Firm Tide Rock

    Andy Hanacek
    Aug. 14, 2024
    Tide Rock expects to support the Bohemia, N.Y.-based bakery’s next step in national growth.
    Michael Kraus
    Sponge cake with cream filling on white background
    Business Strategies

    Smucker to Shutter Hostess’ Former HQ in Lenexa, Kansas

    Andy Hanacek
    Aug. 6, 2024
    Closure of the former headquarters will result in the layoff of 79 workers, brought about by the continued integration of the Hostess business into the Smucker organization.
    The Killer Brownie Co.
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    Business Strategies

    Irresistible Foods Group, Killer Brownie Form Strategic Partnership

    Andy Hanacek
    Aug. 2, 2024
    With the support of the parent company of King’s Hawaiian, Killer Brownie looks to accelerate its future growth.
    theimpulsivebuy
    "Voortman Bakery Blueberry Wafers"
    Business Strategies

    Smucker May Sell Off Voortman Business: Reuters

    Andy Hanacek
    Aug. 1, 2024
    Nearly a year after acquiring the cookie and wafer brand in the Hostess Brands acquisition, Smucker may be looking to divest itself of Voortman.
    leonori
    Cantuccini on white wooden background, typical tuscan biscuits.
    Mergers & Acquisitions

    Ferrero-Related Company to Acquire Nonni’s Bakery

    Andy Hanacek
    July 31, 2024
    Biscotti and sweet baked goods manufacturer expected to strengthen Ferrero’s presence in North America once the transaction closes.
    safakcakir
    Bread
    Bakery & Baked Goods

    Rich Products to Close Fridley, Minnesota, Facility

    Andy Hanacek
    July 23, 2024
    The plant was acquired in February 2020 from TreeHouse Foods and will shut down by the end of the year to help Rich’s improve operations efficiency.
    aperturesound
    Pile of homemade bread croutons isolated on white background
    People on the Move

    Sugar Foods Elevates Andrea Brule to President & CEO

    Andy Hanacek
    July 19, 2024
    Twenty-year veteran of the company becomes only the fourth CEO in Sugar Foods’ 80-year history.
    Capital Spending

    Honey Buns Baker Carolina Foods Opens New Pineville, North Carolina, Facility

    Andy Hanacek
    May 20, 2024
    Carolina Foods will continue to install and commission additional production lines for the new plant, eventually phasing out the original Charlotte plant in 2025.
    Courtesy of Bridor
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    Capital Spending

    Bridor Plans New Bakery Facility in Salt Lake City, Utah, Area

    Andy Hanacek
    May 20, 2024
    Construction on new manufacturing facility to begin this fall, with an expected opening date of January 2026.
    Mergers & Acquisitions

    Dessert Holdings Adds Kenny’s Great Pies to its Brand Lineup

    Andy Hanacek
    May 17, 2024
    Acquisition of pie manufacturer gives dessert company a sixth premium brand to serve retail and foodservice channels.
    rutlo
    "BIMBO bread"
    Bakery & Baked Goods

    Bimbo Bakeries USA to Shut Down Bellevue, Nebraska, Bakery

    Andy Hanacek
    May 15, 2024
    Facility will close in July, resulting in approximately 165 workers losing their jobs.