Baking & Snacks – WORLD NEWS
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Rise Baking Company outlines bakery outlook shaping 2026
The company framed 2026 as a year when consumers continue to seek both everyday treats and premium experiences, pushing retailers and manufacturers to balance premiumization with formats that reduce labour and speed in‑store service.
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Campbell’s to consolidate potato chip production in US plant
This consolidation is part of an ongoing snacks network optimization strategy with operations scheduled to cease in April 2026.
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Bridor continues expansion in US to double production capacity
The expansion includes a US$200 million investment intended to double production capacity at the Vineland facility, a multi‑component buildout including a Viennese pastries line, R&D centre, and culinary academy scheduled to begin operating in the second quarter of 2026.
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PaperTech acquires Bake‑Best Trays
The deal integrates Bake-Best’s specialized trays, designed with microwave-active susceptor technology to enhance food browning and crisping, into PaperTech’s sustainable packaging portfolio, offering eco-friendly alternatives to traditional CPET and polypropylene materials.
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Well & Good launches new gluten-free raspberry coconut slice mix
The 370g mix produces a soft, buttery biscuit base topped with bright freeze‑dried raspberry and naturally nutty desiccated coconut, aiming to recreate a nostalgic bakery‑style slice with minimal effort for home bakers.