Sponsored By
Category Snapshot

Informative reports and graphics on the latest sales data and consumer trends in key grocery categories, from fresh market to center store.

Retailers, consumers celebrate the return of fresh bakery

As Americans return to gathering for special occasions, supermarkets are ready with cakes and desserts

Michael Browne, Executive Editor

August 5, 2021

4 Min Read
bakery_trends.jpg
The all-important cake category is up 6.7% in sales year over year, a bellwether of the return to normalcy and social gatheringsMichael Browne

Create a free account or login

This content is available for registered users. Subscribe now to access this article.

About the Author

Michael Browne

Executive Editor, Supermarket News

Michael Browne joined Supermarket News in 2018 after serving in managing and executive editor capacities at leading B2B media brands including Convenience Store NewsLicense Global and Travel Agent. He also previously served as content production manager for print and digital in the Business Intelligence division of Informa, parent company of Supermarket News and Nation’s Restaurant News.

As executive editor, Mike oversees the editorial content of supermarketnews.com as well as the monthly print publication. He also directs all content-based brand-related projects including the annual Top 75 Retailers report, Category Guide, Retailer of the Year, research surveys and special reports, as well as podcast and webinar content. Mike has also presented and moderated at industry events.

In addition to the positions mentioned above, Mike has also worked as a writer and/or editor for special projects at American Legal Media (ALM), managing editor for Tobacco International, special projects editor at American Banker • Bond Buyer, and as production editor for Bank Technology News and other related financial magazines and journals published by Faulkner & Gray.

A graduate of Fordham University, Mike is based in New York City, where he was born and raised.

Contact Mike at [email protected] or follow him on Twitter and LinkedIn.

 

Stay up-to-date on the latest food retail news and trends
Subscribe to free eNewsletters from Supermarket News

You May Also Like