5 Ways to Grow Bakery Sales This Spring

April 17, 2024 Dawn Foods

Tempt your customers to try a new item by giving it a springtime flavor. Research shows that about two in five consumers value seasonal flavors when considering a new item that they’ve never tried before. Fresh fruit flavors are commonly associated with spring, especially the perennial favorite strawberry, which is a dominant flavor profile on spring menus.

Maple Donuts Inc. Under New Management After Passing of Owner/Founder Charles Burnside

April 15, 2024 Maple Donuts Inc.

Maple Donuts Inc. formally announced the passing of Owner/Founder Charles Burnside. His son, Nathaniel Burnside, has been named President of both the York and Erie, PA operations. His son, Damian Burnside, will assume the position of Vice President. 

Planet Bake Unveils Pumpkin Spice Donuts

September 28, 2023 Planet Bake

Planet Bake, a pioneering force in the world of delectable and health-conscious treats, is thrilled to announce the return of their fan-favorite seasonal delight – the Pumpkin Spice Donut. Timed perfectly for Expo East on September 21st, this release promises a delightful, guilt-free indulgence for all donut enthusiasts.

Retro and Futuristic Donut Flavors Earn Top Honors In Bashas’ Annual Contest

June 1, 2023 Bashas

Thanks to one Valley teen and two Arizona grown-ups with inventive taste buds, retro and futuristic donut flavors will be arriving soon to Bashas’ bakery cases, just in time for National Donut Day this Friday, June 2. The winners of this year’s donut flavor contest are: a 15-year-old from Apache Junction, a grown-up from the city of Maricopa, and a Bashas’ team member (employee) from Flagstaff. Their Lemon Coconut Meringue, PB&J, and Banana Cream Pie donuts took the top prizes in Bashas’ eight-annual contest.

America’s Greatest Donuts Have Been Determined Just in Time for National Donut Day

May 26, 2023 Underground Donut Tour

The Underground Donut Tour, America’s Donut Tour, has completed their search for America’s Greatest Donuts. Now in its second year, America’s Greatest Donuts Contest had nearly 500 shops nominated, over 200 were put up to vote and over 22,000 votes were cast, an almost 3x increase from 2022.