Glen Thompson

Articles by Glen Thompson
Tribeca Oven takes its bakery to a new level
Jim Fabino, chief operating officer, left; Desmond Torruella, director of finance; George Erasmus, vice president of production; Marc Essenfeld, chief
New depositor designs increase flexibility
Bakers increasingly are looking for depositing equipment that outperforms older machines. New on the market are highly versatile systems that are easy
Skinner Baking Company is ready for the spotlight
The Omaha-based bakery cuts no corners in producing its highly regarded Danish and sweetgoods. Now, the company plans to expand its supermarket presence
Schwartz Brothers ups production with automated packaging line
During three decades of steady growth, this Seattle bakery has consistently upgraded equipment at its two facilities to meet increased demand. Recent
Shopping for ovens? Knowledge is power
Bakers need more from ovens than ever before. Energy efficiency, heat retention and flexible programming are only a few attributes buyers look for in
Alvarado Street Bakerys organic growth
This California co-op transformed a cottage industry into a national player without compromising its flour-free foundation or its 100 percent employee
The clean truth about icers and enrobers
New systems for icing bakery products are addressing multiple issues: removing the sticky build-up from spraying and enrobing equipment; segregating downstream
La Rocca: automation meets craftmanship
With dual operations on the outskirts of Toronto, this high-end cake bakery combines automation with finely honed baking skills to produce cakes that
Maurice Lenell: The can-do cookie company
Chocolate chips and cookie dough are ready for mixing. Maurice Lenell cookies bake for six minutes before they are cooled and sorted. Maurice Lenell graphic
The lowdown on cholesterol-lowering ingredients
Oroweat Whole Grain & Oat is the first bread to incorporate Cargills CoroWise plant sterol-based cholesterol reducer. Maximizing the healthfulness of
Fresh Start builds on success
Fresh Start produces 770,000 dozen hamburger buns and 230,000 English muffins at its City of Industry, Calif. bakery. A new facility, currently under

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