Introductions over the past year span across BBU brands.
Thomas’, a brand from Bimbo Bakeries USA (BBU), added croissant bread to its portfolio of English muffins and bagels. The bread features the “flaky delicate layers of a croissant baked right into a loaf and sliced for convenience, making it easier for consumers to toast and top with butter or other favorite toppings,” according to BBU.
Bimbo Bakeries USA introduced baked donut cakes through its Entenmann’s brand. The donut cakes, which are available in cinnamon and sugar and double chocolate chip flavors, come in boxes of six and are individually wrapped.
The Rustik Oven brand expanded its line of artisan-style products with the launch of sliced sourdough sandwich loaves in two varieties: sourdough and multi-grain sourdough.
Entenmann’s added a refrigerated ready-to-bake cookie dough line, which launched in flavors like glazed donut, chocolate chip, chocolate brownie, cinnamon toffee and birthday cake. Each 14-oz package contains enough dough to bake a dozen cookies.
Bimbo Bakeries USA expanded its Arnold, Brownberry and Oroweat bread brands with the launch of Grains Almighty, a line formulated to “unlock the natural goodness of diverse and nutrient-rich whole grains,” according to the company. Grains Almighty is available in two varieties — Gut Balance and Plant Protein — and contains no artificial preservatives, colors, flavors or high-fructose corn syrup.
Bimbo Bakeries USA partnered with food development and marketing company Sorrisa Group Inc. to introduce a line of ice cream novelties inspired by the baking company’s Entenmann’s brand. The companies offered six ice cream sandwich flavors inspired by Entenmann’s baked foods, including: brownie cookie salted caramel; chocolate chip cookie; chocolate chip and brownie cookie; chocolatey glazed cookie donut chocolate; chocolatey glazed cookie donut salted caramel; and glazed cookie donut.
The Thomas’ brand expanded its bagel lineup with the launch of Thomas’ Everything Mini Bagels and Thomas’ Keto Bagel Thins Bagels. BBU said the mini bagels are pre-sliced and contain no artificial colors, flavors or high-fructose corn syrup.
Bimbo Bakeries USA introduced limited-edition Little Bites cinnamon buns muffins from the Little Bites Snacks line of its Entenmann’s brand. The bite-sized snacks come in pouches of four and are made with “real cinnamon,” include no high-fructose corn syrup or trans-fat and contain 180 calories per pouch.
Bimbo Bakeries USA added Sara Lee White Bread Made with Veggies to its sliced bread portfolio. The bread is fortified with vitamins A, D and E and features approximately one cup of vegetables per loaf, according to the company.
Entenmann’s partnered with sweet baked foods company Baked by Melissa to launch a limited-edition collection of miniature cupcakes in celebration of Entenmann’s 125th anniversary.
Snack brand Popcornopolis added jalapeño lime and white cheddar flavors to its Nearly Naked line, joining the original Perfectly Salted flavor. The new Nearly Naked packaging features eye-catching bag colors and “a new modern look,” according to the company.
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