John Unrein

Editor, Sosland Publishing at Instore Magazine

Editor, Sosland Publishing at Bake Magazine

Contributing Writer at Dairy Processing

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Articles

RBA names Scott Calvert as Business Strategies Manager

2 days ago | bakemag.com | John Unrein

Innovative retail bakery owner Scott Calvert of The Cake Plate & Tootie Pie Co., Austin, Texas, has taken on a new role with the Retail Bakers of America (RBA). His new role as Business Strategies Manager is a reflection of RBA’s deepening investment in IBIE and its broader commitment to elevating retail bakeries within large-scale industry events.
Hybrids take charge

2 days ago | bakemag.com | John Unrein

“Skookies” are now featured at H-E-B’s Central Market in Austin, Texas. If you have not heard, skookies are the latest hybrid bakery product grabbing headlines – showcasing a cross between scones and cookies. Central Market injects a special flavoring with a center of sweet cream cheese – proving to be delicious!Other new product innovations at Central Market are churro cookies. These tender, buttery cookies feature a dulce de leche filling – all rolled in cinnamon sugar.
Cupcake trends: Dawn Foods, Rich Products, Hostess, Pillsbury

5 days ago | supermarketperimeter.com | John Unrein

As single-serving desserts continue to gain popularity, cupcakes enjoy a consistent upswing in the instore bakery marketplace. According to Dawn Foods, data show that seasonal offerings drive bakery sales: 65% of consumers visit a business specifically for a seasonal item, and 63% of seasonal product purchases are made on impulse.
Wisconsin Bakers Association names Bakery of the Year

2 weeks ago | bakemag.com | John Unrein

National Bakery and Deli won the prestigious award WBA Bakery of the Year from the Wisconsin Bakers Association, which was presented on Sunday, April 27, during the WBA’s annual Member Awards and Appreciation Night held at the Embassy Suites in Brookfield, Wisconsin. National Bakery & Deli was selected from a group of five nominated Wisconsin bakeries, with past award recipients casting votes to determine the winner.
Display case solutions for bakeries

2 weeks ago | bakemag.com | John Unrein

Showcase baked goods with a single display or a full bakery department platform complete with accessories and equipment. Make your store a bakery destination with Delight merchandisers from Hussmann. Key features include laminated exterior finish solutions to match your bakery décor and a clear glass top to improve product visibility and in-case lighting. A large clear glass rear service door improves ergonomics and allows easy access to products.
Classic pretzels remain popular with consumers

2 weeks ago | bakemag.com | John Unrein

Americans continue to snack more than ever, but which foods they consume throughout the day continues to change as traditional junk food falls out of favor. With more price-conscious consumers, new weight-loss drugs and a desire to eat snacks with better-for-you-ingredients, consumers are forcing snack companies to adapt. For some companies like PepsiCo, which makes the cereal brand Life, it means launching a new multigrain cereal that is healthier to eat as sales slump.
Evaluating sweetness

2 weeks ago | bakemag.com | John Unrein

Sweet-tasting foods may be beloved by many Americans, but a new survey from the International Food Information Council (IFIC) reveals a mounting tension between consumers’ enjoyment and health goals when it comes to sweetness in the diet. According to the IFIC Spotlight Survey: Americans’ Perceptions Of Sweetness in Their Diets, nearly 6 in 10 Americans (58%) prefer sweet as their favorite taste – more than savory/umami (49%), salty (45%), sour (24%), or bitter (21%).
Packaging options for bakeries

3 weeks ago | bakemag.com | John Unrein

Packaging options in the bakery department are meeting the hottest trends in consumer shopping habits, including a pressing demand for more environmentally friendly options. “One key challenge facing supermarkets today is the movement away from plastic to more sustainable packaging solutions. Shelf-life stability and food safety concerns are also important factors,” says Marc McGregor, National Sales Manager, Novacart.
Distinctive breads help panaderías bring in customers

4 weeks 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 month 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.