IDFA Praises Introduction of Bill to Reverse Cuts to WIC Milk and Dairy Benefits

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), released the following statement today following the introduction of the Protecting Mothers and Infants’ Access to Milk Act, which will return the maximum monthly allowance of milk available for families, utilizing the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to previous levels.

New Sargento Cheese Bakes Blends Mondelēz International’s Deeply Rooted Cracker Expertise with the Rich Flavor and Heritage of Real Sargento Cheese

February 26, 2025 Sargento

Mondelēz has teamed up with Wisconsin-based, family-owned cheese company Sargento® to create a uniquely crafted snack that delivers delicious, high-quality flavor. Introducing Sargento® Cheese Bakes— rich, premium cheese crackers made with real Sargento® cheese as the #1 ingredient, with the care consumers expect from the experts at Mondelēz. 

Martin Braun-Gruppe Strengthens its Frozen Bakery Division with the Acquisition of Hoff’s Bakery

February 26, 2025 Martin Braun-Gruppe

Martin Braun-Gruppe, which consolidates the food activities of Geschwister Oetker Beteiligungen KG, is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of Hoff’s Bakery, based near Boston, Massachusetts. With this acquisition, one of Europe’s leading providers of bakery ingredients and premium frozen baked goods, expands its Frozen Bakery Division and takes its first step into the U.S. food market.

Walmart is Selling Vintage-Style Heart Cakes, Sparking Backlash from Local Bakers

February 26, 2025 Joseph Lamour, Today

A debate has been raging on TikTok over Walmart’s vintage-style heart-shaped cakes, the retailer’s take on the photogenic, Victorian-inspired piped pastries, which have long been popular on social media.

Before the Butcher Unveils The Original Butcher Stick – Pepperoni Style

February 26, 2025 Before the Butcher

Before the Butcher, the award-winning leader in plant-based protein innovations, is introducing The Original Butcher Stick – Pepperoni Style, the original plant-based snack that delivers the bold, slightly spicy taste of a traditional meat stick with none of the guilt. Packed with sunflower protein and free from cholesterol, The Original Butcher Stick is the perfect grab-and-go option for vegans, flexitarians, and meat snack lovers alike.