Marilyn Odesser-Torpey

Articles by Marilyn Odesser-Torpey
McCaffreys in-stores cater to community
McCaffreys in-store bakeries and central bakery produce about 2,000 SKUs, including fruited cheesecakes (left) and holiday cookies. About 70 percent of
Pistachio bucks retail tradition
Co-owners Anne Fletcher and Spencer Budros.Although the prettily garnished pastries, tortes, terrines and tarts in the refrigerated showcase at Pistachio-A
How Stauffers makes dessert come first
Stauffers' Lititz location offers up to 850 SKUS every day.Signature sweets, such as molasses-bottom shoofly pie, cream-filled whoopie pies, and flaky-crusted
Whole grain bread expands Foleys reach
Foleys began producing bread only four years ago, and now it accounts for 35% of overall sales and 30% of wholesale sales.In many parts of the country,
Coffee and bakery form natural synergy
How much do Americans crave coffee? If a recent survey by Dunkin Donuts is any indication, they would rather give up sex (25 percent) than their daily
Gran Forno expands beyond its ciabatta niche
In Fort Lauderdale, Fla., locals and visitors may look forward to days of la dolce vita, but many prefer to start the day with something a little less
How Isamax makes whoopie
Owner Amy Bouchard started making her signature whoopie pies in her home kitchen. Her company has grown to $1 million in annual sales.Amy Bouchard never
Creative thinking key to Croissan'Time's future
Croissan'Time owner, Bernard Casse, offers 12 varieties of croissants every day. The oven is framed by a brick window, which allows customers to see baguettes
How muffins maintain consumer appeal
Easily adaptable in size and health benefits, muffins continue to make customers happy. Buehler Food Markets merchandise muffins, topped with premium
How Franklin Streets expansion tripled sales
by Marilyn Odesser-Torpey, contributing editor Franklin Street AT A GLANCE Company name: Franklin Street Bakery Location: Minneapolis Primary business:
Specialty wholesalers ride NATURAL PRODUCTS WAVE
Two decades ago, getting mainstream consumers to buy her French Meadow Bakery organic breads was more than just a hard sell for Minneapolis entrepreneur
How Green Hills' in-store exerts its independence
GreenHills Farms at a glance Headquarters: Syracuse, NY Web site: www.greenhills.com Number of stores and in-store bakeries: 1 Bakery/retail store size:
Celebrity Cheesecake gains business by cutting sugar
Celebritys turtle cheesecake Celebritys low-carb Cheesecake Truffles are custom packaged for safe shipping. Celebrity management (from left) Anita Phillips,
On-site baking spurs Bear Rock's growth
Desserts account for about 10% of Bear Rock sales, and the company is looking to add more tabletop desserts. Gary Bryant test marketed different bakery
Why consumers 'find' the BonBonerie
The BonBoneri is known for its fancy tortes, which are decorated by hand and account for more than 35 percent of the bakery's sales. Partners Sharon Butler

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