Sammontana Italia Expands into North America with the Acquisition of La Rocca Creative Cakes

March 24, 2025 Sammontana Italia

The agreement marks an important step in the growth strategy announced by the new Sammontana Italia Group, which aims to expand into foreign markets through organic growth and targeted acquisitions in the dessert, ice cream and frozen pastry sectors. The new brand will complement the renowned pastry craftsmanship of Bindi, strengthening the Group’s presence in Canada and the United States and consolidating its position in the in-store bakery segment.

Cosmic Crisp Partners With Dunford Pastry to Launch a Simple Indulgence for Everyday Moments

March 3, 2025 Cosmic Crisp®

Cosmic Crisp is expanding its retail presence with the launch of a new dessert pastry product, created in partnership with Dunford Brand. Known for its full lineup of donuts and breads, Dunford® is the first retail brand to introduce a Cosmic Crisp apple dessert.

FDA Bans Red No. 3

January 21, 2025 FDA

The FDA will no longer allow for the use of FD&C Red No. 3 in food and ingested drugs. This synthetic food dye gives certain foods and drinks a bright, cherry-red color, and is found in certain candy, cakes and cupcakes, cookies, frozen desserts, and frostings and icings, and ingested drugs.

Sugar, Spice & Everything Nice! Miyoko’s Creamery and Sprinkles Debut Limited-Edition Sugar & Spice Dairy-Free Cupcake

November 13, 2024 Miyoko's Creamery

This seasonally-inspired cupcake features a moist, vegan spice cake made with Miyoko’s Cinnamon Brown Sugar Oat Milk Butter, and is topped with a velvety spiced vegan cream cheese frosting.