From 20g-protein bagels and GLP-1-friendly cookies to sourdough loaves and pancake-inspired mashups, processors chased health and happiness alike. In 2025, bakery innovation proved consumers want both functional nutrition and bite-sized bliss.
Swander Pace Capital has appointed Greg Somerville as CEO of Maple Donuts, LLC, a leading North American manufacturer of frozen bakery products. Somerville’s experience at Savencia, Land O’Lakes, Pillsbury and Unilever positions him to guide the company’s expansion across retail, foodservice and institutional channels.
New research from Cargill reveals that for most consumers, joy is the top reason to buy sweet baked goods. While preferences differ by product and department, indulgence remains the unifying force shaping bakery demand.
The Apple Cinnamon Donut Sticks feature a soft yet substantial texture, topped with an apple cinnamon-flavored glaze, creating a satisfying balance of texture and flavor.
The new treat aims to deliver the experience and flavor of donuts
December 4, 2023
Biting into the new KIT KAT® Chocolate Frosted Donut Flavored Bar delivers the experience of biting into a fresh donut, with smooth milk chocolate layered on top of donut flavored creme.
Both breakfast treats feature moist cake flavor for bringing extra delight to the day
March 30, 2023
The Donettes Old Fashioned mini donuts will come in 10.5oz packages and Chocolate Drizzle Baby Bundts will come in 10oz multipacks containing eight individually wrapped bundts.
Packaged in a box that resembles the iconic Dunkin’ MUNCHKINS® Donut Hole Treats box, the Dunkin’ Box O’ Chocolates features 12 individually wrapped donut-shaped filled chocolates in three flavors
November 4, 2022
Frankford Candy, a leader in the licensed confections and gifts industry, and Dunkin’® are teaming up this holiday season to introduce a new Dunkin’ Box O’ Chocolates and two new Hot Chocolate BOMB® varieties.
Harpoon Brewery and Dunkin’ return for a fifth season with three new flavors
September 7, 2022
Filled with Harpoon IPA jelly and topped with a candied malt crumble, Dunkin’s first donut made with beer as an ingredient will be provided with the purchase of any of the Harpoon Dunkin’ Beers.
Comax Flavors offers flavors for many popular breakfast items
May 19, 2021
Working from home is becoming the new normal coupled with remote learning for children. In addition, common and comforting breakfast foods such as cereal, donuts, and muffins are nostalgic and remind individuals of their childhood. These behaviors have led to a return to breakfast basics and a renewed interest in breakfast food.