Small-biz bill moves to Senate
The small-business jobs bill is now under consideration in the Senate, with supporters hoping the $30 billion legislation passes before the August recess.
Small cake, big potential
The growing national focus on health and wellness–among consumers and lawmakers alike–presents a golden opportunity for snack cake manufacturers.
The rise of the hyperniches
Consumer trends change almost as quickly as the weather, but three current movements have the potential to alter the bakery aisle in radical ways.
A bread for the ages
Legend has it the bagel originated as a tribute to Jan Sobieski, the Polish king who triumphed over the Ottoman Turks at the Battle of Vienna in 1683.
Slicers go ultrasonic, ultra versatile
To the average person on the street, slicing hasn't changed since the French Revolution. Unbeknownst to Judy Consumer, however, cutting is now a state-of-the-art
Google focuses on local services
Google announced changes to its popular Local Business Center and Street View services in April, describing them as the first steps in helping make Google
Donuts retain staple status
With the recent boom in whole grain and all-natural products, and with the current governmental focus on sodium reduction and childhood obesity, Americans
The path to energy efficiency
Green. Eco-friendly. Sustainable. Understanding the concept can be difficult enough, let alone starting on a path toward it. But there's one area on which
Retooling for improved performance
After last year's rocky recession, companies are looking for ways to bolster their earnings and reduce expenses. At the same time, environmental experts
IDDBA preview
With presidential speakers, celebrity chefs and thousands of attendees, there's a reason the International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association's (IDDBA) seminar
