Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery

Perkins American Food Co. announced Kimberly Bean as the new vice president of marketing, as of December 16. An expert with more than 20 years of experience in the restaurant and #foodservice space, Bean will lead the brand as it enters a more modern era with an evolution that marks notable changes to restaurant design, service, and menu. Bean previously held senior roles at Papa Johns, Cracker Barrel, and Bloomin' Brands, Inc., where she led marketing initiatives that contributed to sustained sales growth, operational efficiencies, and branded innovation. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gRpwUKnk

Bimbo Bakeries USA' Entenmann's brand is introducing Big Chunk Soft Baked Cookies, available in three flavors: Chocolate, Mint Chocolate, and Salted Caramel Chocolate. Read more: https://brnw.ch/21wPvpW

Mondelēz International's Oreo brand is debuting six new flavor innovations to its portfolio and frozen treats lineup in 2025, with its Oreo Game Day cookies being released this month, on December 26. Read more: https://brnw.ch/21wPtFD

Palermo's Pizza is issuing a recall of 1,728 Connie’s Thin Crust Cheese Frozen Pizzas because of a possible plastic foreign contaminant. The product was distributed in Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin to retail grocery stores. The affected product, Connie’s Thin Crust Cheese Pizza, has expired as of November 27. More: https://lnkd.in/gxeCPr8Q

EDITOR'S NOTE: What's your snack and baking legacy? The industry is mourning the recent loss of Nathan Norris, director of diversity, equity, and inclusion at Highland Baking, and remembering his significant impact on the field. Read it here: https://brnw.ch/21wPt4r

The Almond Board of California board of directors has elected Alicia Rockwell to be the new chair of the board. Rockwell will take over the role on January 1 from Alexi Rodriguez, who will begin a new role of her own on January 1 as CEO of the Almond Alliance. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gu-FAnvA

Jazwares, LLC, the toy company behind Squishmallows, announced it is teaming up with Baked by Melissa, the NYC-based mini cupcake brand specializing in "bite-size" treats. The brand will be transforming Squishmallows into mini cupcakes. More: https://brnw.ch/21wPs7s

The American Bakers Association has welcomed four new hires to its professional team. The appointments include: -Anne Fairfield-Sonn, director of marketing and communications -Dorian Peele, assistant of events and operations -Alta Riggs, director of finance and Danielle Tex, coordinator of events and programming Read more: https://lnkd.in/g_5rctsB

🎉 It's here! Did your company make the list? Presenting our 2024 Top 50 Snack & Bakery Companies. Read the article and check out the list here: https://brnw.ch/21wPrND #snackindustry #bakingindustry

As consumers get ready to stock up their pantry for the holiday season, PepsiCo Foods North America is bringing new, festive offerings including snacks from Cheetos, Smartfood, Rold Gold, and more. Read it here: https://brnw.ch/21wPqB1