Freshly Baked for 2025: Rich Products Reveals Top In-Store Bakery Trends

February 13, 2025 Rich Products Corporation

While special occasions and celebrations remain a key driver of bakery purchases, new research conducted by Rich’s Strategic Insights team shows that gatherings are becoming more intimate, and the desire for personal indulgence is fueling growth in premium snacking options.

Kroger and PepsiCo Come Together to Support Food Security and Uplift National Family Meals Month at FMI Foundation Cook Off

February 6, 2025 The Kroger Co.

The Kroger Co. and PepsiCo Inc announced their team of chefs took home a Gold Mitt Award for Chef’s Choice in the FMI (Food Marketing Institute) Foundation’s Stir it Up! culinary event held during the FMI Midwinter Executive Conference. Celebrating ten years of National Family Meals Month, and to support food security within our communities, retailers and suppliers were tasked with embracing the theme, “What’s for Dinner? Dishing up New Family Flavors.”

‘Shelf Confidence’ Podcast Returns for Season 7 with Expert Insights on Retail Innovation and Industry Trends

This season brings a fresh, new video-based format, offering listeners and viewers an in-depth look at the trends and innovations shaping the food and beverage industry.

Publix Recognized on Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies List for the 30th Year in a Row

February 4, 2025 Publix

Publix has been named on Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies list for 2025, ranking No. 39. The company has been named on the list annually since it began in 1996, marking the 30th consecutive year of earning this honor.

Hormel Foods Announces Sales Executive Moves in Foodservice and Retail

February 4, 2025 Hormel Foods Corporation

Hormel Foods Corporation announced sales executive moves for its Retail and Foodservice business segments. Lynn Egner will move to the role of vice president of Foodservice following David Weber’s recent advancement to group vice president, Foodservice. Natosha Walsh will move from her current role as vice president of marketing – Retail, Convenient Meals and Proteins to assume Egner’s role as vice president of Retail sales – West.