KANSAS CITY, MO — Commercial Baking has covered hundreds of web stories this past year. From acquisitions and product releases to people announcements and more, Commercial Baking is proud to continue to share the latest news for the commercial baking industry. Here’s a look back at the most viewed articles from 2022.

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Last Crumb CEO Matthew Jung on the “Rolex of cookies” and life by the drop

Matthew Jung launched his first brand — surfing gear and apparel now owned by Huckberry — when he was 18 while attending Whittier College. Once that entrepreneurial bug sunk its teeth in, it never let go. He has since launched several brands ranging from clothing to skin care, and today, he’s taking the country by storm as CEO of Los Angeles-based Last Crumb, a luxury cookie brand with a direct-to-­consumer (DTC) model more typical in the fashion industry than food.

Longtime corporate engineer of Turano Baking Company Frank Biernacki dies

Frank Biernacki, corporate engineer of Turano Baking Co., has died. He served the baking company for nearly three decades. Turano said Biernacki was a tremendous leader, mentor and friend to all members of the staff. He was instrumental in the company’s development and expansion throughout the US over the past 28 years.

Conquering the crust: Commercial bakeries and the mission for better artisan bread

During each stage of the pandemic, one thing has been there through it all: carbohydrates. But not just any carbs. Crusty, begging-to-be-slathered-in-butter-and-jam artisan bread carbs. The world shut down and boredom levels went up, resulting in a surge of home baking and launching sourdough bread to the top recipe search on Google. Tik Toks were made, starter tips were shared, focaccia was meticulously decorated with vibrant vegetables. And most importantly, consumer expectations for taste and texture went past the point of no return.

This leadership development program is uplifting women in baking

Dawn Foods, a global leader in bakery ingredients, manufacturing and distribution, has unveiled a new leadership program to empower the women in its professional network to grow, feel supported and find community.

Bakery innovation leader Puratos teams up with upcycling lab ReGrained

Puratos and ReGrained have announced a fresh partnership developed for the rising demands of consumers and the producers that serve them. The 100-year-old global bakery ingredient leader has teamed up with the pioneering sustainable ingredient innovator to offer upcycled solutions for the commercial baking industry through an exclusive collaboration and supply agreement.