A champion of DEI for the baking industry, Norris joined ASB’s board of directors in 2016 and became the organization’s secretary and treasurer in 2020.

Merchandising programs can entice consumers to purchase single-serve items more frequently.

Fresh takes on traditional flavors that keep a comforting taste makes consumers happy.

These new tools can more effectively customize the way robots package snack and bakery products.

The nearly 50,000-square-foot facility features a Radini laminator line and soon a Radini donut production line and eventually an artisan bread line.

Bakeries recently accounted for more than one-third of the 2023 Energy Star certifications issued by the Environmental Protection Agency.

Company executive Hector De La Barreda has seen the chocolate and confectionery business reinvent itself by diversifying its product portfolio and making strategic acquisitions.

Teams from 12 nations competed from Oct. 22 to 24 for the gold medal at this year’s cup at Europe’s leading trade fair for the baking and confectionery industry.

Despite the rebound in restaurant sales over the past year, sales of tortillas and flatbreads remain strong in the retail channel while unit sales slipped only slightly.

Lack of raw materials to make products, components for equipment and a skilled workforce are among the chief concerns.