Jenni Spinner

Chicago

Chief Editor at Snack Food and Wholesale Bakery

B2B editor/writer; wordslinger for hire

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Articles

Online event bites into better-for-you bread evolution

1 week ago | snackandbakery.com | Jenni Spinner

TrendsIndustry NewsBetter-For-You Presenters include Richard Charpentier, a renowned expert on bread science and formulation challenges. By Jenni Spinner Photo: Jenni Spinner May 5, 2025 Even in the face of low-carb diet fads, bread continues to be a product that consumers reach for and put into their carts on a regular basis.
Best in BAKING awards deadline extended to May 14

2 weeks ago | snackandbakery.com | Jenni Spinner

Supplier NewsIndustry News The IBIE program showcases baker and supplier excellence in numerous areas. By Jenni Spinner May 1, 2025 The deadline for entries in the BEST in Baking Industry Awards has been extended to May 14. With two extra weeks to throw their hats in the ring, bakery operations and supplier companies now have more time to submit their applications for a chance to be recognized at the 2025 International Baking Industry Exhibition (IBIE).
Protein-packed pretzel brand attracts BFY-minded snackers

2 weeks ago | snackandbakery.com | Jenni Spinner

Industry NewsBetter-For-YouPretzels The founder of Kindling Snacks discusses its protein-rich snacks and recent growth. By Jenni Spinner Photos courtesy of Kindling Snacks April 28, 2025 The interest in high-protein snacks has been hitting the industry for so long, it is now more evergreen than trendy.
Security of supply chain takes center stage at 2025 Food Safety Summit

3 weeks ago | snackandbakery.com | Jenni Spinner

TrendsFood Safety The annual event shares insights and tech aimed at safeguarding products, consumers, and company reputations.
Healthy eating benefits sweeten the deal with fruit-filled items

3 weeks ago | snackandbakery.com | Jenni Spinner

IngredientsTrendsGrains When including fruits in a baked item or snack recipe, producers need to balance many things. By Jenni Spinner Courtesy of Albertsons April 23, 2025 There are myriad consumer needs and desires impacting bakery and snack purchases—a yearning for clean-label eating, a hunger for indulgent treats, fondness for eating items with engaging tastes and textures, to name a few. As an ingredient, fruit can cross off multiple items on a shopper’s list.
Experts react to impending ban of petroleum-based food dyes

3 weeks ago | snackandbakery.com | Jenni Spinner

Industry News Leaders from the NCA, IFT, and other organizations are weighing in with insights on the measure. By Jenni Spinner Robert F. Kennedy Jr., HHS secretary. Photo: Jenni Spinner April 23, 2025 During an hour-long press conference on April 22, leaders from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (including HHS Secretary Robert F.
Fun at Sweets & Snacks Expo gives new meaning to playing with your food

3 weeks ago | snackandbakery.com | Jenni Spinner

Industry News The bakery snack makers and candy companies exhibiting make the event fun By Jenni Spinner Courtesy of Jenni SpinnerCourtesy of Jenni SpinnerCourtesy of Jenni Spinner April 22, 2025 Food manufacturing is serious business. Sales of confectionery products alone weighed in at more than $54 billion last year, according to our friends at the National Confectioners Association (NCA)—that’s a lot of sweets Americans are treating themselves to every year.
Cake consumers seek a balance of indulgence, BFY benefits

4 weeks ago | snackandbakery.com | Jenni Spinner

Bakery ProductsTrendsDessertsCakes Producers discuss challenges, opportunities, and trends in the category By Jenni Spinner Courtesy of Eli's CheesecakeCourtesy of Eli's CheesecakeCourtesy of Eli's CheesecakeCourtesy of Eli's CheesecakeCourtesy of Eli's CheesecakeCourtesy of Eli's Cheesecake April 18, 2025 Cake is a bakery treat that often gets invited to an event, whether it be a birthday celebration, holiday gathering, or other special occasion.
Consumers concerned about palm oil sourcing: Cargill

4 weeks ago | snackandbakery.com | Jenni Spinner

IngredientsSupplier NewsFats & Oils An expert from the supplier discusses challenges related to the popular ingredient. By Jenni Spinner Courtesy of Cargill April 17, 2025 Palm oil, according to the World Wildlife Fund, is a very common ingredient in CPG goods sold in the U.S.—it is in many food products, and about half of all packaged items, including cosmetics and soap.
My Better Batch aims to offer hassle-free homemade cookies

4 weeks ago | snackandbakery.com | Jenni Spinner

Better-For-YouCookies The line of baking mixes gives consumers a BFY shortcut to fresh-made treats. By Jenni Spinner Photos courtesy of My Better Batch April 17, 2025 Sometimes people have a hankering for some fresh-baked cookies, but they might not necessarily feel up to all the effort of making them from scratch. That’s where baking mixes come in—the end result is some still-warm treats, with a lot of the steps and hassle cut out.