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Swedish candy became a sensation in the U.S. last year. Because of this, more and more Swedish candy brands have been coming to America, and one of those is CandyKing, which just recently opened its first stateside brick and mortar location brnw.ch/21x10Cg

Levain Bakery is releasing a new Carrot Cake Cookie for a limited time this spring, inspired by the classic dessert and rooted in the bakery’s 30-year tradition of rich, indulgent cookies, it says. More: brnw.ch/21x0Yd3

California Pizza Kitchen announced several major expansions to its global consumer packaged goods business, including new product categories in the U.S., international expansion with long-time partner Nestlé, and new retail distribution in Asia. More: brnw.ch/21x0WRJ

Frankie's Organic Snacks, a Canadian, family-owned organic #snack brand and manufacturer, announced its expansion into more than 600 Sam’s Club locations nationwide, marking the company’s first national retail placement in the U.S. Read more: brnw.ch/21x0VUl

When the 2026 American Bakers Association's Convention opens, attendees should expect powerful programming, new names, and familiar faces. Read more: brnw.ch/21x0UiQ #bakery #bakeryindustry

Rise Baking Company is expanding its facility in Pleasant View, UT as part of a broader strategy to optimize its manufacturing network and support growth across multiple product categories, including increased pie production capacity. Read more: brnw.ch/21x0S7A

MycoTechnology announced its Honey Truffle Sweet Protein achieved self-affirmed Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status and is now commercially available at scale in the U.S. for use in food and beverages. More: brnw.ch/21x0QhQ

March at Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery 🥨 🏆 Snack Producer of the Year 🥨 Pretzels 🔎 Inspection & detection 🌱 Plant-based formulations 🧈 Fats & oils 🔥 Flavor trends All month, we’re covering what’s shaping the industry. 👉bnp.dragonforms.com/SFWBeNews?pk=S… #SnackIndustry

Mi Niña Tortilla Chips is one brand that seeks to stand out by offering unique flavors, simple ingredient lists, and authentic Mexican treats. To find out more, we spoke with Chef Jamie Mammamo, founder of the brand. Read it here: brnw.ch/21x0OAY

SNACK PRODUCER OF THE YEAR, Jackson's: The rapidly growing #betterforyou snack brand, known for using avocado oil to cook its chips, is a hit with health-conscious consumers and retailers alike. Read more: brnw.ch/21x0Mhq

Eric Dell, the American Bakers Association's president/CEO, writes: "As the baking industry enters 2026, one thing is clear: engagement has never been more important." Find out more about this and the ABA Convention here: brnw.ch/21x0KJM

Sweet Loren's, known for its #cleanlabel products, is releasing new ready-to-bake innovations across breakfast, all-day snacking, and dessert: Oatmeal Bars, Scones, and Puff Pastry Stick Kits. Read more: brnw.ch/21x0K3f

Crumbl announced it will be releasing two desserts specifically for #PiDay; one has been available all of this week, and the other will ONLY be available tomorrow. Find out the lineup here: brnw.ch/21x0I8e

OSF Flavors, specializing in custom food and beverage flavors based on natural and organic ingredients, is launching Peach Vanilla Cobbler Flavor, bringing this comfort flavor based on an American dessert to bakery and dessert applications. Read more: brnw.ch/21x0GKR

Meat snack brand New Primal has debuted its Honey BBQ Seasoned Chicken Mini Meat Sticks at Natural Products Expo West, arriving as the most requested flavor extension from the brand’s community. More: brnw.ch/21x0E2o

In 2025, franchise Paris Baguette opened 77 new bakery cafes, with 14 in December alone; signed 101 leases; and is continuing on this trajectory to and beyond 1,000 North American locations by 2030, it says. Read more: brnw.ch/21x0CRK

Amara, a family #snack brand, has launched Superfood Smoothie Melts, an all-new functional snack line for young kids powered by whole foods. The line debuted at Natural Products Expo West and will roll out to a major retailer in the coming weeks. More: brnw.ch/21x0zTO

Firehook Crackers has launched its newest LTO flavor: Firehook x Ithaca Hummus French Onion Crackers. Created in collaboration with Ithaca, the #snack captures the rich, savory indulgence of French onion dip and transforms it into a crunchy bite brnw.ch/21x0yIR

Roquette, producer of #plantbased ingredients, is expanding its Nutralys portfolio with the launch of a new pea protein isolate designed to unlock superior sensory performance in plant-based formulations, it says. More: brnw.ch/21x0xDT

This week's #FunFriday includes news from Gopuff x Magnolia Bakery, Tast!ez, Aloha bars, Seven Sundays x #NationalCerealDay, Pringles, and Peeps. Read it here: brnw.ch/21x0vXY #snacks #bakery #candy #collabs