Knickerbocker 365 Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in “Homestyle Hamburger Buns”

September 18, 2023 FDA

Knickerbocker 365, Inc. of Madison Heights, MI, is recalling its 16-ounce packages of “Homestyle Hamburger Buns” because they contain undeclared milk. People who have allergies to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Ball Park Buns Returns for Third Annual ‘Ball Park of Dreams’ Initiative

March 2, 2023 Ball Park

As part of its continued multi-year partnership with Little League® Baseball and Softball, Ball Park® Buns is bringing back its Ball Park of Dreams initiative for its third consecutive year, this time with a fun curveball. The Ball Park of Dreams initiative provides extensive field makeovers to help benefit local Little League programs in need. For the first time in Ball Park Buns history, deserving Little League programs across the country had the opportunity to submit stories of how a field renovation would positively impact their players and community.

BurgerFi Introduces Udi’s Gluten-Free Buns to its Menu

March 2, 2023 BurgerFi International

BurgerFi International Inc., owner of leading fast-casual brand BurgerFi and the casual dining pizza brand Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Wings, is introducing Udi’s® gluten-free buns to the BurgerFi menu. Starting this week, the buns are available at all traditional restaurant locations.

Flowers Foods to Acquire Papa Pita Bakery

December 14, 2022 Flowers Foods

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO), today announced a definitive agreement to acquire Papa Pita Bakery, a manufacturer and distributor of high-quality bagels, tortillas, breads, buns, English muffins, and flat breads. The acquisition, which is subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions, is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2023.

Soft Bread and Bun – Industry Trends

June 3, 2022 AMF Bakery Systems

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the bread and baked goods sector has observed an ongoing premiumization. This is due to the trend for consumers to start ‘trading up’ on everyday goods: Since they couldn’t go out to restaurants, people began treating themselves to more restaurant-quality products at home. And the trend is persisting even now that restrictions have been lifted.