John Unrein

Editor, Sosland Publishing at Instore Magazine

Editor, Sosland Publishing at Bake Magazine

Contributing Writer at Dairy Processing

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Articles

Distinctive breads help panaderías bring in customers

6 days ago | bakemag.com | John Unrein

At Lekaroz Bakery, which is located in the Chicago suburbs of Romeoville, Illinois, they spotlight the distinctive breads they produce throughout the year on videos posted on their Facebook page. Every bread features its own recipe, many of which date back 80 years to authentic Mexican bakeries in Mexico City where the family traces its origins.
Affordable indulgence helps drive the cookie category to higher sales

1 week ago | supermarketperimeter.com | John Unrein

Rich Products (Rich’s) recently hosted a Future of Fresh Bakery Live Event, diving into the latest cookie insights and the innovations that are keeping this category on the rise. One key factor is the nostalgia-driven appeal of a fresh-baked cookie.
All-days provide an everyday way to boost sales

1 week ago | bakemag.com | John Unrein

Looking for fresh ways to attract customers beyond major holidays? Discover how to turn everyday moments into reasons to celebrate with Dawn Foods' All-idays™ approach and boost your bakery sales year-round. Dawn Foods is helping bakeries capitalize on everyday moments throughout the year with the launch of the new suite of tools for "All-idays".
Bashas’ features Blast from the Past themes for donut contest

2 weeks ago | bakemag.com | John Unrein

Ten years ago, Bashas’ launched its inaugural Donut Flavor Craze contest. To celebrate this sweet milestone, Bashas’ has declared a delicious “Blast from the Past” theme for its 10th annual Donut Flavor Craze contest. This year, the grocery chain is inviting people to submit their ideas for a new donut flavor using any one of themes from the contest’s previous nine years.
Honey Saves Hives program welcomes new partners to program

2 weeks ago | bakemag.com | John Unrein

The National Honey Board partners with Bachan’s and Just Ice Tea to spotlight the role honey bees play in the food system. The National Honey Board celebrated April’s Earth Month by announcing two new partners for its Honey Saves Hives program, which spotlights the important role honey bees play in our food system. Bachan’s and Just Ice Tea will be joining the roster of food brand partners for 2025, promoting how they support honey bee health and beekeepers by using honey in their products.
It’s almost s’mores season!

2 weeks ago | bakemag.com | John Unrein

Snack Factory, the brand known for disrupting the pretzel category with its innovative offerings like Pretzel Crisps, Pop’ums, and Bites, is shaking up an iconic fireside snack. Introducing Snack Factory S’mores Pretzel Crisps - a limited-edition sweet and salty flavor wrapped in summer nostalgia!The signature thin and irresistibly crunchy Pretzel Crisps are dipped in a rich dark coating and topped with an indulgent marshmallow-flavored drizzle to create a new sweet and savory campfire classic.
Cinco de Mayo donuts from Pinkbox offer tasty specials

2 weeks ago | bakemag.com | John Unrein

May opens with two popular events, May the 4th and Cinco de Mayo, both of which Pinkbox Doughnuts® will celebrate with numerous tasty and adorable treats that customers love year after year. And new this May, the doughnut will pay homage to the Kentucky Derby.
Wallet Hub: Small business owners need more financing

2 weeks ago | bakemag.com | John Unrein

Small Business Week (May 4 - 10) starts soon, and 2 in 5 small business owners say the occasion helps their business, according to WalletHub’s new Small Business Survey, released today. In addition, WalletHub announced its editors’ selections for the best business credit cards and best business bank accounts of 2025 to help small business owners find savings on key financial products.
Catalina Crunch rolls out new snack mix at Target

2 weeks ago | bakemag.com | John Unrein

With protein topping the list of what today’s snackers want, Catalina Crunch just made it easier (and tastier) to get. Catalina Crunch 10g Protein Snack Mix is officially available at Target stores nationwide and Target.com - beginning May 5. With 10g of protein, 150 calories, and an excellent source of fiber per serving, this snack mix delivers bold flavor and satisfying crunch—without the guilt.
Reinventing Cuban pastry

2 weeks ago | bakemag.com | John Unrein

Vicky Bakery, Miami’s beloved Cuban bakery, is proud to announce an exciting new addition to its pastelito lineup: the Impastelito, a completely vegan plant-based take on the classic Cuban pastry. Created in partnership with Impossible Foods, this new offering brings the rich, savory flavors of traditional pastelitos to a wider audience, without compromising on taste or authenticity.