Gov. Evers marks Wisconsin Kringle Day at O&H Danish Bakery

Ready for a sweet treat? June 30 is officially Wisconsin Kringle Day

From JSOnline:

Blaise Mesa

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

A much-beloved oval pastry now has a day of its own in Wisconsin.

Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed June 30, 2026, as Wisconsin Kringle Day, declaring kringle "a staple in many Wisconsin homes for birthdays, holidays, or everyday breakfast."

"More than just a pastry, the kringle symbolizes Wisconsin’s deep-rooted traditions of community, bringing together family, friends and neighbors to share the classic dessert that honors the state’s cultural identity and supports local businesses," Evers' proclamation reads.

The date was chosen because it's the same day that kringle became Wisconsin's state pastry in 2013, Evers said in a Facebook post.

More: How did kringle become so big in Wisconsin — and why is it nearly unique to our state?

The pastry traces its roots back to Danish immigrants who settled in Wisconsin in the 19th century, according to Evers' proclamation.

"The kringle was perfected in Wisconsin, including by uncrossing its traditional pretzel pattern into the iconic shape it's known for today," reads the proclamation.

What is the Wisconsin's connection to kringle?

Danish settlers who came to Wisconsin, and specifically Racine, in the 1840s helped introduce the kringle to the area, the Journal Sentinel previously reported.

However, no single bakery made kringle famous. Kringle can now be found around the world, though it is sometimes a little hard to find. 

“It’s still relatively unknown,” Eric Olesen, president of the popular O&H Danish Bakery in Racine, told the Journal Sentinel in 2023. “It’s a big country. A lot of foodies might know it, but I don’t think it’s quite up there with brats and cheese.” 

From: https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/wisconsin/2026/06/29/gov-tony-evers-declares-june-30-as-kringle-day-across-wisconsin/90738616007/

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O&H Danish Bakery debuts new Easter kringle flavors

From JSOnline:

Adrienne Davis

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Got a sweet tooth? No problem – because a popular Racine bakery has fan-favorite baked goods and new flavors just in time for spring.

O&H Danish Bakery, a family-owned bakery known for its festive selection of sweets, announced March 30 that it was leaping into spring with a new lineup of desserts that includes two new kringle flavors that will debut as part of the bakery's well-known Homecoming Series.

More: How did kringle become so big in Wisconsin — and why is it nearly unique to our state?

O&H Danish Bakery President and fourth-generation co-owner Peter Olesen said the company wanted to bring classic desserts like strawberry shortcake and the family’s carrot cake into its kringle lineup.

"Our Easter lineup is especially meaningful this year," said Olesen in a news release. "Of course, it’s one of our favorite times of year, so we’re bringing back fan-favorites like Easter Braided Colored Bread and Easter Chocolate Crème Kringle as well to keep cherished traditions alive.”

The Easter collection combines traditional treats with fresh seasonal flavors.

These flavors, including Raspberry Lemon Cheesecake Kringle, will be available through April 4.

The new Carrot Cake Kringle is made from Grandma Olesen's carrot cake recipe, featuring fresh carrots, spice and cinnamon, nutmeg and creamy frosting.

The new Strawberry Shortcake Kringle, inspired by the classic treat of the same name, features sweet cookie pieces and a special O&H signature made-from-scratch filling, topped with buttery streusel, sweet ice and pink chocolate curls.

Both seasonal flavors are in featured in Hop on Home Kringle, a part of the Homecoming Series that debuted fall 2025. The flavors will be available for purchase until April 19.

The bakery's Easter collection is now available for in-store and online nationwide delivery.

O&H Danish Bakery was founded in 1949, by Den Christian Olesen, a Danish immigrant who came to the United States in 1924. Now in its 76th year, the bakery-chain has five locations in Racine, Sturtevant and Oak Creek.

The business has been named best kringle for 10 consecutive years by the Journal Times and has earned honors for best bakery and best customer service-retail in Racine County.

For more information, or to place a order, visit the bakery's website at ohdanishbakery.com.

Adrienne Davis is a south suburban reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Got any tips or stories to share? Contact Adrienne at amdavis@gannett.com. Follow her on X at @AdriReportss.

From: https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2026/04/01/oh-danish-bakery-easter-kringle-flavors-2026/89408863007/

Midwest grocery prices tick up as egg prices fall nationally, report says

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Maia Pandey

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

The cost of groceries has been ticking up in the Midwest, but there's at least one bright spot nationwide: egg prices have recovered after hitting all-time highs in 2025.

In January, Midwest grocery prices were up 0.4% from December 2025 and up 2.4% from a year earlier, according to the latest Consumer Price Index report. The increase comes after last month's report showed Midwest grocery prices remained stable toward the end of 2025.

Nationwide, the cost of food at home increased by 0.2% last month. That's down from a 0.7% increase in December 2025, meaning grocery prices rose at a slightly slower pace in January. Egg prices in particular were down by more than two dollars in January when compared to a year earlier.

Here's the latest on Midwest grocery prices, including why egg prices are finally dropping.

Are groceries getting more expensive in the Midwest?

Aside from fruits and vegetables, the price of all other Midwest groceries rose over the past year, according to the Consumer Price Index report released Feb 13.

In addition to Wisconsin, the Bureau of Labor Statistics includes Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio and South Dakota in its Midwest region analysis.

Here's how much grocery prices changed last month in the Midwest:

• Cereal and bakery product prices dropped by 0.1% from December 2025 but were still up by 2.4% from January 2025
• Meat, poultry, fish and egg prices rose by 0.2% from December 2025 and by 3.8% from January 2025
• Dairy product prices rose by 2.7% from December 2025 and by 0.4% from January 2025
• Fruit and vegetable prices dropped by 1.6% from December 2025 and by 2.9% from January 2025
• Nonalcoholic beverage prices rose by 0.8% from December 2025 and by 2.1% from January 2025
• Alcoholic beverage prices rose by 0.5% from December 2025 and by 1.6% from January 2025

Egg prices coming back down after bird flu outbreak

Though meat, poultry, fish and egg prices were still up slightly in the Midwest, egg prices nationally are finally recovering after hitting record levels in early 2025 due to the highly pathogenic avian influenza, or bird flu, outbreak.

The national Consumer Price Index indicates the average cost for a dozen Grade A eggs in the United States was $2.58 in January 2026, compared to $4.95 in January 2025. In March 2025, average egg prices hit a record high of $6.23.

Wholesale egg prices have also dropped nearly 90% over the past seven months, USA TODAY reported. Bird flu is still present in the U.S., but much of the egg industry is now facing an oversupply problem, with some farmers selling eggs at below production cost.

How much do Wisconsin residents spend on groceries?

Despite increasing grocery prices in the region, Wisconsin residents rank in the middle of the pack in terms of how much they're spending on groceries, according to a Feb. 12 analysis by WalletHub, a personal finance website

The report compared the cost of commonly purchased grocery items against the median household income in each state. In Wisconsin, residents likely spend 1.97% of their monthly income on groceries, or 27th-highest of all the states, WalletHub found.

The U.S. Census Bureau's median income data on Wisconsin says that would amount to about $1,526 annually, or $127 monthly, spent on groceries.

Mississippi residents tend to spend the largest portion of their income, 2.6%, on groceries, and Massachusetts spends the least at 1.51%, WalletHub reported.

From: https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/2026/02/16/wisconsin-grocery-prices-are-egg-costs-finally-coming-down/88663822007/

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O&H Danish Bakery releases its new, limited-edition holiday kringle flavor for 2024

From JSOnline:

Claire Reid

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

O&H Danish Bakery in Oak Creek and Racine has debuted its newest annual holiday kringle flavor for the 2024 Christmas season.

The new recipe, "I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas" kringle, is "made with the bakery's signature flaky Danish pastry combined with a warm vanilla filling," the company says. The pastry is topped with citrus zest and a "sweet vanilla bean" frosting.

The festive kringle is available at the bakery's five locations and online for nationwide shipping through the end of 2024.

"We are excited to introduce another holiday flavor that will evoke cherished memories of the Christmas season with every bite," Peter Oleson, president and fourth-generation co-owner of O&H, said in a statement. "Inspired by the magic of the holidays, we look forward to being part of holiday celebrations and festivities at kitchen tables across the country with our beloved seasonal pastries."

Christmastime has long been O&H's busiest time of year. The bakery says it makes up to 7,000 kringles each day in December.

O&H introduces a new holiday kringle flavor each year, and some popular versions stick around for years. The bakery debuted its toffee and caramel "Reindeer Tracks" kringle last year and its "Christmas Fudge" kringle in 2021. Both kringles are available again this holiday season.

Where are O&H Danish Bakery's stores?

O&H has been making kringle in the Racine area since 1949. The bakery has five locations, with its Oak Creek location being the closest to Milwaukee.

"White Christmas" kringle and other seasonal and regular kringles can be purchased and picked up in-store at these O&H locations:

• Racine (west): 5910 Washington Ave.
• Racine (north): 4917 Douglas Ave.
• Racine (south): 4006 Durand Ave.
• Sturtevant: 717 S. Sylvania Ave., inside of the Highway 20 Petro Travel Plaza off Interstate 94.
• Oak Creek: 9540 S. 27th St.

More:How did kringle become so big in Wisconsin — and why is it nearly unique

From: https://www.jsonline.com/story/life/food/2024/12/13/oh-danish-bakery-racine-releases-limited-edition-2024-holiday-kringle-flavor/76957658007/

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O&H Danish Bakery to open new storefront in Racine next week

 Racine-based O&H Danish Bakery is upgrading its longtime retail store on Racine’s north side to a newly constructed storefront, set to open July 21, the company announced Friday.

The new store is located at 4917 Douglas Ave., about three miles north of the bakery’s existing Douglas Avenue store, which will close to the public on July 17. The relocation signifies its re-investment in the community where O&H Danish Bakery — best known for its kringle pastries — got its start in 1949, the company said in a news release.

The original Douglas Avenue store was the bakery’s first store location and now its operations include four additional store locations in Racine, Sturtevent and Oak Creek, as well as a production facility on Washington Avenue in Racine, with product availability in Trader Joe’s and nationwide delivery.

“My grandfather broke the norm for a Danish bakery in Racine and made Douglas Avenue the place where we first planted our roots 72 years ago,” said Eric Olesen, third-generation co-owner of O&H Danish Bakery. “Our growth and ability to make great bakery to this day is due to the history of support our neighbors, customers and friends, provided us for years and years on Douglas Avenue. We’re thrilled to be continuing our investment with an all-new store experience still on Douglas Ave.”

The storefront’s design pays homage to the company’s Danish Viking heritage, with a 14-foot by 17-foot wooden tree installation symbolizing the legend of the Norse tree of life. The check-out counter is made to represent a runestone, which is a tradition used by Vikings to memorialize great stories or sagas from history, the company said.

Its newest storefront is part of a recently completed commercial development by Mount Pleasant-based Northterra Real Estate Group. O&H shares the building with a Starbucks cafe and drive-thru. Retail Fixture and Absolute Construction, both based in the Racine area, headed the build-out and design of the space.

From: https://biztimes.com/oh-danish-bakery-to-open-new-storefront-in-racine-next-week/