Associated British Foods PLC of Hovis Group Ltd. ABF first announced its intent to acquire Hovis Group in mid-August. Founded ...

One thing about the baking industry, no one else quite understands what bakers do or what they go through: the long hours, the challenges of rising prices on a thin profit margin and the lack of labor ...

The American Society of Baking (ASB)’s BakingTech conference returns to Chicago in 2026 and will be held Feb. 16-19. The show, expected to draw more than 900 people, is bringing back many of its ...

KANSAS CITY — Tariffs and poor crops are stressing supply chains, making it riskier to source raw materials solely from a single geographic area. Maneuvering quickly and wisely may help save on input ...

Krispy Kreme operations in Japan. Charlotte-based Krispy Kreme estimates cash proceeds from the transaction to be approximately $65 million, dependent on the fiscal-year 2025 financial results for ...

Traditional flavors — think mac and cheese and PB&J — serve as key innovation areas, particularly in sauces, seasonings, soups and bread products,” Losee said. “This way it does not feel trendy. It ...

Cake trends are being driven by social media and younger consumers who seek convenience, customization and Instagram-inspiring decorations.

Bakeries must keep in mind that automation is rapidly changing, and new bakeries must incorporate technology that can adapt ...

BNP Paribas analyst Max Gumport said investors had hoped that Lamb Weston’s fiscal 2026 guidance in its previous two quarterly reports “represented a bottom to earnings,” but instead its ...

The impact of GLP-1 medications on consumer food spending is meaningful, according to new research published by Cornell University. Within six months of taking the medications, households reduce ...

Controlled heat treatment can provide a powerful and flexible tool to enhance wheat flour for cake production.

Ardent Mills joint venture in the fiscal 2026 second quarter. For the quarter ended Nov. 23, Chicago-based Conagra said equity method investment earnings, which largely represent its stake in Ardent ...