In a year where the COVID-19 surge has changed so much of how we do business, Clyde’s continues to provide delicious donuts that are safe to eat!

“While the individual, self-serve case has definitely seen some challenges in the past few months, donuts are still strong!” he shares. “A delicious donut is a wonderful comfort food, and for 100 years Clyde’s has always been proud to bring a smile to our customer’s face.”

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What’s the driving force in the bakery today? In an interview with Jennifer Barnett Fox of Supermarket Perimeter, Clyde’s focuses on how donuts and innovation will stand the test of time!

“There’s an emotional connection to enjoying a donut,” says Josh Bickford, executive vice president, strategic initiatives, Clyde’s Donuts. “Tried-and-true varieties like glazed rings or sprinkled donuts can bring back a sense of simpler times and with increasing demand for combining flavors into new creations, there’s always an opportunity to excite the customer with something new.”

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Josh Bickford, EVP of Strategic Initiatives, was recently awarded the IDDBA 2019 Champions of Change Emerging Champions Award.

In its inaugural year, the Winsight Grocery award “recognizes up-and-coming inspirational food industry professionals… who are making a mark—and a difference—in their stores, companies and communities through demonstrated leadership, results-oriented achievements, peer mentoring and related exceptional contributions to their companies’ overall success.”

“I am humbled and honored to be chosen by my peers and accept this award. It’s truly the dedication and hard work of everyone at Clyde’s Donuts that has positioned us as leaders in the marketplace, and am excited every day to carry that to future generations of donut lovers,” Josh added.

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In the September 2016 issue of Baking & Snack magazine, Kim Bickford (CEO) provides some insights on the sweet treat industry, and future opportunities to give our customers Smiles All Around®!

“People of all generations still want to have and enjoy a ‘treat’ throughout the day or week,” said Kim D. Bickford, CEO, Clyde’s Donuts, Addison, IL. “They may look at sweets as something they ‘deserve’ or have earned in exchange for a good workout. Others may simply be saving room for one of their favorite indulgences.”

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Clyde’s Donuts Expands Into The Future It’s time to make MORE donuts. Clyde’s Donuts has kicked off its new manufacturing space, along with a new logo and slogan, in a glaze of glory. This Addison-based 4th-generation family-owned and -operated business of 96 years makes donuts and fritters, which are sold through private-label, retail, and contract […]