New Technologies & Innovations

The company’s latest innovation, a fermented gluten-free bread binder, aims to provide manufacturers with a clean-label solution that enhances both functionality and consumer appeal.

The partnership will combine agricultural research and artificial intelligence to improve decision-making for farmers, researchers and policymakers across the Global South.

The collection combines Marinela and Bimbo baked snack formats with Hershey’s chocolate and will be available in convenience stores across the US from Spring 2026, with a suggested retail price of US$1.99.

Ghirardelli has launched its first refrigerated cookie dough line in the United States, offering two flavors and national retail distribution starting in June 2026, and is positioned to bring the brand’s premium chocolate into the refrigerated bakery aisle.

The new SKU builds on the success of the brand’s existing Rye & Wheat and Seeded Rye loaves, tapping into rising shopper demand for everyday breads that combine health credentials with great taste, convenience, and versatility.