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Creations Foods USA Inc. and Get Real Foods LLC, dba REAL Cookies, completed a strategic merger to form a vertically integrated CPG platform dedicated to healthier snacking across North America. The combination brings together scalable manufacturing capabilities with award-winning cookie brands built around simple ingredients and indulgent taste.

Rise Baking Company appointed Mark McNeil as chief executive officer, succeeding Brian Zellmer after five years of transformational growth. McNeil brings more than 30 years of leadership experience across retail, foodservice and manufacturing, most recently serving as CEO of Shearer’s Foods.

Pillsbury Baking is expanding its lineup with Moist Supreme Pistachio Cake Mix and Whipped Pistachio Frosting, reviving a classic flavor in an easy, ready-to-bake format. The launch reflects how familiar, nostalgic tastes continue to resonate when paired with convenience and versatility.

Pepperidge Farm is refreshing its Chessmen cookie line with three new indulgent flavors, alongside a new white chocolate mango Milano. The launches bring warm, cozy profiles and a limited retail exclusive to shelves starting this month.

Nutri-Grain introduced Nutri-Grain Crunchy, a new bar line designed to deliver more whole grains and fiber with a crisp, mess-free bite. The launch reflects the brand’s continued refresh as consumers seek simple, approachable ways to close everyday nutrition gaps.

New research reveals that while the same yeast dominates sourdough starters, the type of flour used can significantly alter bacterial composition. The findings highlight how subtle ingredient choices can influence fermentation behavior and bread characteristics.

McKee Foods is expanding its Little Debbie lineup with the Banana Puddin’ Creme Pie, pairing soft vanilla cookies with banana creme and a custard-like finish. Inspired by classic Southern banana pudding, the new treat brings nostalgic comfort to the brand’s longtime creme pie platform.

McKee Foods is introducing a twin-wrapped Strawberry Shortcake Roll designed for convenient snacking across dayparts. The updated format delivers nostalgia, portability and renewed excitement for a long-standing Little Debbie staple.

Attendees discovered exciting and new developments in alternative proteins and marinades for meat and seafood. In the alternative protein market, ROVITARIS SprouTx is revolutionizing formulations—addressing taste and texture challenges faced by the plant-based meat and seafood industry. 

Marzetti’s R&D team reinvented gluten-free baking with a dough-based method that proofs and rises like real bread. The result: Texas Toast with the texture and taste consumers “can’t believe is gluten-free.”