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Decorating Trends: Simpler times ahead for cakes, sweets

Decorating Trends: Simpler times ahead for cakes, sweets

As simpler times in the food world prevail, the bakery sector must engage in thoughtful planning and promotions that drive convenience and value over extravagant luxury
12 June 2020
Gluten-Free Sweet goods struggle with texture

Gluten-Free Sweet goods struggle with texture

Gluten is critical to baked foods; that's no secret. Learn how to replace gluten in baking.
12 June 2020
Donuts for Good

Donuts for Good

To help celebrate National Donut Day on Friday, June 5, Dawn Foods honored 10 retail bakeries across the country for their significant roles in making a difference to the local communities they serve.
05 June 2020
Dawn Foods Announces Winners of #DonutsForGoodEntry Promotion

Dawn Foods Announces Winners of #DonutsForGoodEntry Promotion

Dawn Foods Announces Winners of #DonutsForGoodEntry Promotion Global bakery leader awards $50,000 in charitable donations on behalf of deserving bakers across the United States
05 June 2020
National Donut Day brings excitement about the donut category

National Donut Day brings excitement about the donut category

Gourmet donuts offer a creative, appetizing way to excite your customers and grow your bakery’s sales, according to Dawn Foods
04 June 2020
Standing Together Against Racism

Standing Together Against Racism

Dawn’s Circle of Excellence puts People at the top. Not Some People. ALL People. We stand against racism and any form of prejudice and are committed to supporting inclusive, united communities.
04 June 2020
Engineering Spotlight - Dawn Foods

Engineering Spotlight - Dawn Foods

Dawn’s goal: to inspire bakery success every day. Boston is the home to its new Digital Innovation Hub, which is leading the efforts and developing digital solutions for Dawn’s bakery customers.
27 May 2020
The look and taste of gourmet donuts in 2020

The look and taste of gourmet donuts in 2020

National Donut Day is set for the first Friday of June, and businesses are eagerly anticipating the rush of customers who will celebrate
13 May 2020
The sourdough donut: How distinctive flavors drive new pathways

The sourdough donut: How distinctive flavors drive new pathways

A vitally important part of the job for Mathew Rice, executive pastry chef for Niche Food Group in Nashville, Tennessee, involves seeking out creative ideas — including mashups
13 May 2020
Deliveries, at-home kits becoming valuable options for retail bakeries

Deliveries, at-home kits becoming valuable options for retail bakeries

Meeting customers in person may be difficult to impossible for retail bakers during this time of social distancing and COVID-19, but there are other ways to stay in touch.
20 April 2020
AT THE DAWN OF A NEW CENTURY

AT THE DAWN OF A NEW CENTURY

Dawn Foods turns 100 this year with a third-generation woman at the helm.
14 April 2020
Dawn Foods Shares Tips for Bakers Navigating the Coronavirus Environment

Dawn Foods Shares Tips for Bakers Navigating the Coronavirus Environment

Dawn Foods shares resources for bakers to use during the coronavirus (COVID-19).
07 April 2020
What Can Digital Upgrades Do for Bakeries? A Lot.

What Can Digital Upgrades Do for Bakeries? A Lot.

As a salesperson for bakeries in Boston and around the metropolitan Massachusetts area, Angelo Marcoccio knows how bakers like to stay in communication when it comes to submitting orders
31 March 2020
Dawn Foods to Sell Frozen North American Business

Dawn Foods to Sell Frozen North American Business

Dawn Foods announces sale agreement of its North American frozen manufacturing business to Rise Baking Company.
20 March 2020
Letter to Our Customers

Letter to Our Customers

This communication is meant to update you with further information on our coronavirus (COVID-19) response.
18 March 2020
Plant-based and Vegan

Plant-based and Vegan

Constant research and insights into the consumer trend landscape helps customers make more informed business decisions and better meet demands in the marketplace.
12 March 2020
Dawn Foods Unveils Sourdough Donut Mix

Dawn Foods Unveils Sourdough Donut Mix

The donut is a mashup of sourdough bread and a yeast-raised donut that creates a buttery sourdough flavor with a soft, light and airy texture.
05 March 2020
The flavors and ingredients propelling the donut category forward

The flavors and ingredients propelling the donut category forward

Donuts can be eaten at any time, at any place and — these days — with just about anything. While the treat is still the perfect coffee pairing, now it’s also the bun on a chicken sandwich or a grilled cheese.
04 March 2020
Getting creative with donuts

Getting creative with donuts

Creativity is driving the donut industry forward. So is customization that makes them your own. And minis are providing portion control in this indulgent category that has survived — even thrived — despite sugar busters, the keto craze and all things healthy.
27 February 2020
Old-fashioned donuts are still in high demand

Old-fashioned donuts are still in high demand

While innovation is key to attract consumers in the crowded donut category, bakeries must keep in mind that success comes from the most basic level of formulation. The donut styles and flavors that have stood the test of time must be on point.
27 February 2020
The process of creating the sourdough donut

The process of creating the sourdough donut

When Dawn Foods invited five executive pastry chefs to its Donut Co-Creation Competition last year, the company wasn’t just looking to find the next big flavor or topping in donuts. Dawn Foods wanted to reinvent the donut much like the cronut did in 2013.
17 February 2020
Dawn Foods c.e.o. to speak at Society of Bakery Women breakfast

Dawn Foods c.e.o. to speak at Society of Bakery Women breakfast

CHICAGO — The 2020 Society of Bakery Women annual breakfast on March 1 in Chicago will feature Carrie Jones-Barber, chief executive officer of Dawn Foods, Jackson, Mich.
10 February 2020
Dawn Foods celebrates 100th anniversary with new Thank You to Bakers campaign, #DonutsforGood promotion

Dawn Foods celebrates 100th anniversary with new Thank You to Bakers campaign, #DonutsforGood promotion

Company gives back to show appreciation to bakers and mark centennial
03 February 2020
Retirement Advisor Council Announces Financial Wellness Program Award Winners

Retirement Advisor Council Announces Financial Wellness Program Award Winners

The Retirement Advisor Council recognized Pankow Builders and Dawn Food Products and their respective retirement plan partners, as recipients of its annual Financial Wellness Program Awards.
28 January 2020
Dawn Foods Celebrates 100th Anniversary with new Thank You to Bakers Campaign, #DonutsforGood Promotion

Dawn Foods Celebrates 100th Anniversary with new Thank You to Bakers Campaign, #DonutsforGood Promotion

Global bakery leader gives back to show appreciation to bakers and mark centennial
23 January 2020
DAWN FOODS ANNOUNCES FIRST-EVER SOURDOUGH DONUT MIX

DAWN FOODS ANNOUNCES FIRST-EVER SOURDOUGH DONUT MIX

Donut industry leader continues 100-year legacy with introduction of innovative, new products that cater to latest consumer trends
15 January 2020
Dawn Foods Contributes $15,000

Dawn Foods Contributes $15,000

Dawn Foods Contributes $15,000 to York County Arts and Culture
08 January 2020
Gluten-free baked foods persevere by staying in step with emerging trends

Gluten-free baked foods persevere by staying in step with emerging trends

Today’s food conversation may be dominated by cannabis, plants and proteins, but don’t think for a minute that gluten-free claims have waned.
06 January 2020
Dawn Foods Names North America President to Drive Growth Across Core Regions

Dawn Foods Names North America President to Drive Growth Across Core Regions

Land O' Lakes Veteran, John Schmitz, to oversee all commercial and operational responsibilities; focus on strategic planning
19 December 2019
Brownies

Brownies

Flavor mashups, mix-ins and clean label formulations continue to make the brownie a generational favorite.
11 December 2019
Bake Twentyfive: Dawn Foods

Bake Twentyfive: Dawn Foods

Jennifer Lapaugh, senior director of marketing, regional and artisanal channel, explains that Dawn Foods is passionate about helping customers succeed.
25 November 2019
Sunnyside bakery lends expertise in new cake mixes

Sunnyside bakery lends expertise in new cake mixes

Pepe’s Bakery in downtown Sunnyside was bustling with activity Wednesday afternoon. Several customers were at the bakery’s self-serve section picking items from displays of doughnuts, pan dulce and other baked goods.
12 November 2019
Interview: Dawn Foods CEO Carrie Jones-Barber

Interview: Dawn Foods CEO Carrie Jones-Barber

Carrie Jones Barber, Dawn Foods CEO, Spoke with British Baker Magazine at the 30th Anniversary celebration that took place in Evesham, UK this past August 30th.
30 October 2019
Dawn Foods Shares Industry Expertise

Dawn Foods Shares Industry Expertise

In an interview with Carrie Jones-Barber, CEO, and Steven Verweij, President of Europe and AMEAP, we learned about the resources available from having a global presence, about innovations at Dawn Foods, and upcoming trends.
24 October 2019
Dooher’s Bakery in Campbellford, Ont., retains title as sweetest bakery in Canada

Dooher’s Bakery in Campbellford, Ont., retains title as sweetest bakery in Canada

For the second straight year, family-run Dooher’s Bakery in Campbellford, Ont., has been declared the sweetest bakery in Canada.
18 October 2019
Sweetest Bakeries in America and Canada revealed

Sweetest Bakeries in America and Canada revealed

The Sweetest Bakery in America and Sweetest Bakery in Canada contests from global bakery manufacturer and ingredient supplier Dawn Foods look to honor the efforts of bakeries everywhere, with the winners being recognized for their achievement and awarded incredible prizes.
18 October 2019
Dawn Foods Reveals its 2019 Sweetest Bakeries in America and Canada

Dawn Foods Reveals its 2019 Sweetest Bakeries in America and Canada

JACKSON, MI (October 18, 2019) – Global bakery manufacturer and ingredient supplier Dawn Foods today announced the winners of its annual Sweetest Bakery in America and Sweetest Bakery in Canada contests. More than 1,200 bakeries participated in the competitions across the U.S. and Canada.
18 October 2019
Tips for making show stopping cakes this winter

Tips for making show stopping cakes this winter

As winter approaches, favorite cake flavors often migrate to dark chocolate, red velvet and cinnamon, according to Datassential research, but don’t stop there. How about pumpkin spice latte (among the hottest flavors of the year) cupcakes? Melissa Trimmer, senior bakery application chef at Dawn Foods, gives a resounding thumbs-up.
16 October 2019
Donuts: old standby continues to surge

Donuts: old standby continues to surge

Delicious donuts continue to captivate the interest of bakers and consumers alike.
14 October 2019
Back on the Shelf: Healthy Snacks

Back on the Shelf: Healthy Snacks

Suppliers in the bakery and snacking segments give their forecasts. What are consumers looking for, and why? What innovations are most likely to succeed, and how can suppliers meet market demands?
10 October 2019
Dawn turns to technology at new Boston digital hub, hires tech vets

Dawn turns to technology at new Boston digital hub, hires tech vets

At its first Digital Innovation Hub, Dawn hopes the new space and pool of tech-forward talent will guide the 100-year-old company into a more digitally connected future.
04 October 2019
IBIE 2019 proves a record-shattering event with education and innovation

IBIE 2019 proves a record-shattering event with education and innovation

IBIE provided a newly implemented day of learning on Saturday, Sept. 7, featuring tailored sessions that gave attendees curated, business-focused tools they need to enhance and grow their businesses.
04 October 2019
Industry leaders offer insights on overcoming workplace challenges

Industry leaders offer insights on overcoming workplace challenges

LAS VEGAS — Leading today’s multi-generational and culturally diverse workplace calls for a combination of authenticity, transparency, passion, mentoring and some transformational thinking to succeed.
03 October 2019
Family, People, Customers and Products

Family, People, Customers and Products

In the early 1900s, bakers Eugene Worden and Grover Lutz purchased Century Bakery in downtown Jackson. Their delicious donuts were so popular that other local bakers soon wanted in on the action.
03 October 2019
NextGenBaker Global Leadership Forum shares secrets to success

NextGenBaker Global Leadership Forum shares secrets to success

Baking companies all over the world are facing a multi-generational challenge in the marketplace and workforce. How are companies leading their employees to address the varied demands of their consumers and re-calibrating talent development programs to meet the diverse styles of their executives?
01 October 2019
Bakery leaders dish on how to motivate, achieve and inspire their people

Bakery leaders dish on how to motivate, achieve and inspire their people

Grupo Bimbo's Daniel Servitje, Dawn Foods' Carrie Jones-Barber, Flower Foods' Brad Alexander and Weston Foods' Roy Benin were invited by the American Bakers Association (ABA) to share their management approach in a fast-paced, multigenerational workplace. Their message at IBIE 2019 was one of collaboration, passion, transparency and authenticity.
26 September 2019
RPIA session offers novice bakers management tips

RPIA session offers novice bakers management tips

Nearly 95% of those who start a retail bakery fail within five years, so it is imperative that bakery owners have a well-defined business plan, The RPIA Group (Booth No. 1229) executives told a group of about 100 attendees at the Saturday RPIA session, “Business of Baking for Beginners.”
19 September 2019
Clean fusion throughout the day: Dawn releases 2020 food trends at IBIE

Clean fusion throughout the day: Dawn releases 2020 food trends at IBIE

The Michigan-based bakery discovered that permissible indulgence continues to propel sweets, while personalization and flavor explorations are driving innovation by producers and intrigue from consumers.
18 September 2019
Dawn unveils new cake flavors in innovative project

Dawn unveils new cake flavors in innovative project

Retail bakery owners Paul Bendinskas of ABC Cake Shop in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Julie Pinho of Pinho’s Bakery in Roselle, New Jersey, helped Dawn Foods introduce the three winning Baker’s Request cake flavors (coffee, coconut and honey) developed as part of Dawn’s Inspired by You program, appearing at the Dawn Foods booth during the International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) in Las Vegas.
18 September 2019
Dawn debuts Digital Innovation Hub

Dawn debuts Digital Innovation Hub

BOSTON — Dawn Food Products, Inc. is opening a Digital Innovation Hub in Boston. The new center is part of a larger digital transformation effort spearheaded by Bob Howland, the company’s first chief digital officer.
17 September 2019
Eight consumer trends for 2020

Eight consumer trends for 2020

LAS VEGAS - Changes in government and politics along with advances in technology and the media are affecting consumer behavior in ways that are shaping key consumer trends heading into the next years, said Jennifer LaPaugh, senior director, regional and artisanal channel marketing, Dawn Foods, during a presentation at the International Baking Industry Exposition.
17 September 2019
Dawn's path to donut dominance

Dawn's path to donut dominance

Heirs to a business acquired and run by their father Marlin, inducted as a trio in 2007 into the Baking Hall of Fame, the Jones brothers in building Dawn Food Products into a bakery supply powerhouse may look like a case of destiny fulfilled.
03 September 2019
Consumer interest grows in several dessert categories

Consumer interest grows in several dessert categories

Jenny LaPaugh, senior director of regional and artisanal channel marketing for Dawn Foods, points out that today’s consumers love to experiment when it comes to food, a key trend in the marketplace.
03 September 2019
No Taste Like Home

No Taste Like Home

French may be the language of love. But throughout the 28 distinctive countries that currently make up the European Union — that is, until Brexit is resolved — more than 740 million people speak 24 different “official” languages and dozens of dialects in a continent that’s just slightly larger than the US.
19 August 2019
Ron Jones Sees Customer Focus as Key to Dawn's Enduring Success

Ron Jones Sees Customer Focus as Key to Dawn's Enduring Success

An uncompromising focus on customer relationships and an ability to navigate often wrenching industry change have been key elements in the extraordinary growth story of Dawn Food Products, Inc.
06 August 2019
Next-Level Cakes

Next-Level Cakes

Dawn launches the Cake Co-Creation Project, working with retail bakeries to create on-trend flavors.
02 August 2019
Nutritional health bars - powered by ancient grains

Nutritional health bars - powered by ancient grains

Both sweet and savory options are bolstering demand for nutritional snack bars, as consumers continue to migrate toward convenience options with a perceived health benefit.
31 July 2019
Dawn Foods seeks America’s ‘sweetest bakeries’

Dawn Foods seeks America’s ‘sweetest bakeries’

The bakery and ingredient supplier is again on the hunt for the sweetest bakeries around the US.
27 June 2019
State of the Industry 2019: Sweet goods benefit from trend-based improvements

State of the Industry 2019: Sweet goods benefit from trend-based improvements

Sweet goods add healthy ingredients, as well as new high-sensory ingredients, to build diversity and interest
26 June 2019
Dawn Foods Acquires Ardent Mills Ontario Facility, Expands Footprint in Canada

Dawn Foods Acquires Ardent Mills Ontario Facility, Expands Footprint in Canada

Global bakery ingredient manufacturer and distributor Dawn Food Products, Inc. today announced a completed deal with Ardent Mills, the leading flour supplier in North America, to acquire its mix facility in Burlington, Ontario and sweet goods business in Canada.
24 June 2019
Dawn Foods Announces 2019 Sweetest Bakery in Canada Contest

Dawn Foods Announces 2019 Sweetest Bakery in Canada Contest

BRAMPTON, Ontario , June 18, 2019 /CNW/ -- Bakery manufacturer and ingredient supplier Dawn Foods today announced the kickoff of its second Sweetest Bakery in Canada contest™. With registration already open for interested bakeries, customer voting will open July 1 and run through Sept. 30 . Consumers from across the country are invited to cast their vote and help their favourite bakery win the title of Sweetest Bakery in Canada .
18 June 2019
Dawn Foods Announces Third-Annual Sweetest Bakery in America Contest

Dawn Foods Announces Third-Annual Sweetest Bakery in America Contest

JACKSON, Mich., June 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Bakery manufacturer and ingredient supplier Dawn Foods today announced the kickoff of its third-annual Sweetest Bakery in America contestTM. With registration open for interested bakeries, consumer voting will open July 1 and run through Sept. 30. Consumers from across the country are invited to cast their vote and help their favorite bakery win the title of Sweetest Bakery in America.
18 June 2019
Dawn Foods’ Assistant General Counsel Named to Lawyers of Color’s Nation’s Best List

Dawn Foods’ Assistant General Counsel Named to Lawyers of Color’s Nation’s Best List

Erica Brown, Vice President and Assistant General Counsel at Dawn Foods, has been named as a Midwest Region Honoree on the Lawyers of Color’s Nation’s Best List.
14 June 2019
Mashup Mania: Trending in Snacks

Mashup Mania: Trending in Snacks

The boundaries of snack flavor trends are expanding as consumers seek new experiences.
10 June 2019
America's Hottest Pastry Chefs Compete to Create the Next Big Thing in Donuts

America's Hottest Pastry Chefs Compete to Create the Next Big Thing in Donuts

Kicking off June 25, Dawn Foods will bring five award-winning pastry chefs together to compete for their chance to partner with Dawn to create a groundbreaking new donut texture at the company's Innovation Studio in Jackson, Mich.The chefs include James Beard award recipients and chefs from Michelin star restaurants.
10 June 2019
A "Hole" Lot Is Planned for National Doughnut Day 2019

A "Hole" Lot Is Planned for National Doughnut Day 2019

In recognition of National Doughnut Day and Dawn Foods' 100th anniversary in 2020, the manufacturer and ingredients supplier to bakeries worldwide will launch the Donut 2.0 project.
07 June 2019
Organic opportunities in snacks and frozen food

Organic opportunities in snacks and frozen food

KANSAS CITY — An organic claim may be an added promotional benefit when it comes to two recent American trends: clean label snacks and convenient frozen foods. Organic ingredient introductions, including flavors, starches, colors and cocoa powder, could help companies take advantage of this opportunity, especially when targeting millennials.
21 May 2019
Clean and Colorful: Dawn’s New Naturally Brilliant Icings Satisfy Customer and Consumer Demands Alike

Clean and Colorful: Dawn’s New Naturally Brilliant Icings Satisfy Customer and Consumer Demands Alike

After three years of testing and formulation, this year, we’re excited to launch our first-of-its-kind Naturally Brilliant Buttercreme Style Icings and Flat Icings as a new extension to the Dawn Balance® Cleaner Ingredients line. Through this offering, we now are able to give bakers the tools necessary to create the sweet treats that consumers crave with all-natural ingredients.
03 May 2019
Taking the Donut to the Next Level: Dawn’s New Gourmet Donut Program

Taking the Donut to the Next Level: Dawn’s New Gourmet Donut Program

Enter the gourmet donut. According to research from Datassential, 65 percent of consumers are likely to try a gourmet donut – donuts that mix flavors, textures and an unexpected combination. The kicker? Gourmet donuts can be sold as high as $5.00 per donut, with 73 percent of consumers saying they will pay $2.99 for a donut.
17 April 2019
Dawn Foods' new chief digital officer shares key insights on digital engagement

Dawn Foods' new chief digital officer shares key insights on digital engagement

Bob Howland calls it an incredibly exciting time to serve in his new role as chief digital officer for Dawn Foods. In this newly created leadership position, Howland will play an instrumental role in engaging customers with Dawn’s digital solutions.
04 April 2019
Taking a natural approach to confectionery colors

Taking a natural approach to confectionery colors

The opportunity to market clean label products has hit many categories, even confectionery. Coloring candy with natural sources, instead of FD&C colors in the United States or colors that require E numbers in Europe, is a prime example.
28 March 2019
Convenience stores: An innovation playground

Convenience stores: An innovation playground

As American culture becomes mobile and meals are replaced with more substantive snacks, c-stores have become a natural place for people to find sustenance on the go.
26 March 2019
Dawn CEO Serhat Unsal joins Into the Corner Office Podcast as special guest

Dawn CEO Serhat Unsal joins Into the Corner Office Podcast as special guest

Serhat Unsal, CEO of Dawn Foods, recently had the pleasure of joining Brandt Handley’s Into the Corner Office podcast to discuss his path to becoming CEO, including his education in engineering and upbringing in Turkey.
05 March 2019
Dawn Foods Hires Melissa Trimmer as new Senior Application Chef

Dawn Foods Hires Melissa Trimmer as new Senior Application Chef

Meet Dawn Foods’ new Senior Application Chef, Melissa Trimmer! With more than 20 years of experience in pastry, Chef Trimmer will work hand-in-hand with Dawn team members and customers at the company’s Innovation Studio in Jackson, MI to drive creative new offerings informed by the latest trends and consumer insights.
04 March 2019
Sweetest Bakery in America Winner Visits Dawn Innovation Studio

Sweetest Bakery in America Winner Visits Dawn Innovation Studio

Two-time Sweetest Bakery in America winner, Lochel's Bakery, recently visited our innovation studio to ideate, collaborate, and create with the Dawn team. Here is a behind-the-scenes look with Bake Magazine
24 January 2019
Dawn’s New Bakery Business Portal Featured in Bake Magazine

Dawn’s New Bakery Business Portal Featured in Bake Magazine

Bake Magazine recently sat down with our Chief Marketing Officer, Angie Goldberg, and our Chief Human Resources and Transformation Officer, Stevens Sainte-Rose, to discuss this new digital innovation that continues to position Dawn as a market leader.
16 January 2019
New survey discovers consumers’ holiday baked goods habits

New survey discovers consumers’ holiday baked goods habits

A recent survey conducted by Dawn Foods highlights the importance of baked goods to Americans. Holiday baking and enjoyment of baked goods is prevalent during this season, as evidenced by the data in the report.
18 December 2018
Dawn featured in Detroit Free Press

Dawn featured in Detroit Free Press

"As employers are moving into the realm of financial well being, this is the absolute next step," said Brian Coleman, vice president for total rewards and human resource shared services for Dawn Foods, which has its headquarters in Jackson, Michigan.
29 November 2018
Dawn Innovation Studio: A haven for creation

Dawn Innovation Studio: A haven for creation

“Our mission, and essentially our vision, for the Innovation Studio was to make it a key component for us to be a collaborative, indispensable partner for our customers and really drive that inspiration, not only for products but also for insights on trends,” Ms. Kaul said.
26 November 2018
The DNA of Success

The DNA of Success

“People say that relationships don’t matter in business anymore, I am here to tell you they do.”
16 November 2018
Bake Magazine: Fall Harvest Drives Consistency for Bakers

Bake Magazine: Fall Harvest Drives Consistency for Bakers

Throughout the year, bakers are always looking for consistency – in performance, color, appearance and flavor – and the fall harvest represents the biggest potential to achieve that consistency. One of the many benefits of partnering with a trusted ingredient supplier, such as Dawn Foods, is that these tests are already completed when receiving the product.
22 October 2018
Consumer Demands Driving Global Bakery Innovation

Consumer Demands Driving Global Bakery Innovation

“We’re seeing more and more that baking industries and trends are getting global,” said Johan Sanders, vice-president, global R.&D., Dawn Foods, Jackson, Mich., and president of FEDIMA, the European baking industry’s trade union.
16 October 2018
Dawn Foods Writes its Own Destiny

Dawn Foods Writes its Own Destiny

As Dawn Foods approaches its centennial anniversary, the Jackson, Mich.-based company has not only been reflecting on its roots but also looking toward the future — for itself and its customers.
16 October 2018
Baking Business.com: Social Media Feeds the Bottom Line in Food Service

Baking Business.com: Social Media Feeds the Bottom Line in Food Service

“As a dedicated partner to our customers, we are constantly working to provide the tools and products they need to grow their bakeries,” said Jennifer LaPaugh, senior director, global market research and insights at Dawn. “Donuts are highly versatile and infinitely customizable. The product offer bakeries an ability to take their menus even further.”
10 October 2018
Baking & Snack visits Dawn Foods Innovation Studio

Baking & Snack visits Dawn Foods Innovation Studio

“This is all about the experience and being able to share what we’re doing,” said Jennifer LaPaugh, senior director, global market research and insights, Dawn Foods. “You see more and more attention-grabbing cakes around social media, and they all have these Insta-worthy creations.”
07 September 2018
Choosing and Reaching Clean Label Destinations

Choosing and Reaching Clean Label Destinations

Dawn Foods, Jackson, Mich., balances taste, cost and quality with consumer desire for ingredients they know and recognize, said Adam Graber, senior director, global innovation at Dawn Foods.
21 August 2018
Dawn featured in Baking & Snack

Dawn featured in Baking & Snack

As consumers up their standards for these types of products, quality often trumps price. In fact, cake is one of the highest dollar rings in the in-store bakery, noted Jennifer LaPaugh, senior director, global market research and insights, Dawn Foods, Jackson, Mich.
10 August 2018
Dawn showcased in Instore Magazine August Issue

Dawn showcased in Instore Magazine August Issue

10 August 2018
Reaching Bakers on Their Terms – How to Optimize the Customer Experience

Reaching Bakers on Their Terms – How to Optimize the Customer Experience

Dawn Foods’ Senior Director of Global Market Research & Insights, Jennifer LaPaugh, recently had the opportunity to take part in a panel at the Michigan Marketing Summit on the topic of optimizing the customer experience.
06 June 2018
Dawn insights featured on TODAY show for National Donut Day

Dawn insights featured on TODAY show for National Donut Day

In honor of Donut Day, Dawn Foods brought some wild donut creations to the TODAY Show.
06 June 2018
Unique Donut Tastes are Rising

Unique Donut Tastes are Rising

“Our company began in 1920 with the basics: two bakers and a recipe for delicious donuts and now, almost 100 years later, if you’ve ever had a donut in this country, you’ve likely tasted our ingredients,” said Angie Goldberg, Chief Marketing Officer, Dawn Foods.
16 May 2018
Donuts Rising

Donuts Rising

Donuts are making a trendy resurgence!
15 May 2018
Dawn Foods Acquires Lakeside Bakery Supplies, Expands Reach in Southern California

Dawn Foods Acquires Lakeside Bakery Supplies, Expands Reach in Southern California

Dawn Foods Expands Footprint in Southern California
14 May 2018
Leadership in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Leadership in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

“Leadership in the age of AI is all about doing what computers cannot do: Leading through the power of these emotions,” shared Dawn Foods’ Chief Executive Officer, Serhat Unsal, speaking to a group of University of Michigan students at the school's Tauber Leadership Speaker Series (TLSS).
04 May 2018
Dawn Shares Key Bakery Growth Opportunities at ABA Annual Convention

Dawn Shares Key Bakery Growth Opportunities at ABA Annual Convention

“Health and wellness are here to stay,” shared Dawn Foods’ Chief Executive Officer, Carrie Jones-Barber, at a panel presentation earlier this month, hosted by the American Bakers Association at its annual convention.
01 May 2018
Dawn Supports Service Dogs, Inc. in Guinness World Record Challenge

Dawn Supports Service Dogs, Inc. in Guinness World Record Challenge

Dawn Foods provided support and ingredients to create the world's biggest puppy cake.
17 April 2018
Progress through Partnerships: Collaborations to Build the Workforce

Progress through Partnerships: Collaborations to Build the Workforce

Dawn Foods Foundation recently awarded a grant in the amount of $17,439.30 to the Moberly Area Community College Foundation.
18 March 2018
Sarah Richmond Named One of Jackson County's Volunteers of the Year

Sarah Richmond Named One of Jackson County's Volunteers of the Year

Sarah Richmond, President of the Dawn Foods Foundation, recognized by the United Way of Jackson County
11 February 2018
Dawn Names Stratas Foods as 2017 Vendor of the Year

Dawn Names Stratas Foods as 2017 Vendor of the Year

08 February 2018
Mlive: Pastries from Dawn Food Products' Innovation Studio

Mlive: Pastries from Dawn Food Products' Innovation Studio

Dawn Foods collaborates with customers from around the country on innovative product offerings to support bakery success.
10 January 2018
Dawn Innovation Studio Featured in Mlive

Dawn Innovation Studio Featured in Mlive

Dawn Foods recently opened an Innovation Studio in Jackson, Mich. to help inspire bakery success
23 August 2017
Dawn Team Members Deliver Sweetness to Mary's Kitchen

Dawn Team Members Deliver Sweetness to Mary's Kitchen

Over 200 donuts delivered daily to Mary's Kitchen in California
05 June 2017
Food Business News: Coming Clean in Baked Goods

Food Business News: Coming Clean in Baked Goods

Dawn's Bakers Truth clean label line featured in Food Business News
28 February 2017

Taste the Latest Trends with Dawn Foods at IBIE

We're thrilled to be a part of the International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE). This October 8-11, we’re inviting you to visit us at booth #5730 for a one-of-a-kind bakery experience.
05 October 2016

Barry Callebaut is the DDA Vendor of the Year

JACKSON, Mich., – We are pleased to announce that the Barry Callebaut Group is the Dawn Distributors Advantage (DDA ®) Vendor of the Year.
01 May 2016
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