Alpha Baking rolls out alternative-fuel delivery trucks
National bakery products distributor Alpha Baking Co. Inc. has rolled out a fleet of alternative-fueled bread delivery trucks operating in the Chicago-metro area.
The 22 trucks are fueled by Roush CleanTech clean-burning, domestically produced propane autogas. Alpha Baking tapped Penske Truck Leasing to administer maintenance activities.
Cosi CEO resigns
The chain said in a statement on June 11 that CEO Carin Stutz has resigned and that chairman of the board Stephen Edwards would take her place.
IBIE demos cover the gamut
This year’s program features an impressive list of culinary artisans including Buddy Valastro of TLC network’s Cake Boss series.
CIA creates U.S. Army birthday cake
Four Culinary Institute of America students who also are veterans are preparing a U.S. Army birthday cake to be cut during a ceremony on June 14 in Times Square.
Subway dreams of 100,000 stores
Already the largest fast-food chain by store count with 39,500 locations worldwide, Subway aims to add another 10,000 by 2017, with an eventual goal of reaching 100,000 stores worldwide, according to Businessweek.
Love and Quiches grows commitment to Wounded Warriors
Love and Quiches expanded its ongoing commitment to Wounded Warriors, donating $4,816.34 of its annual profits to the Research and Development Association for Military Food and Packaging’s (R&DA) Military Assistance Program, which donates 100 percent of all funds to the wounded and their families. Love and Quiches was among the sponsors of the event, which was held on May 21 in Amelia Island, Fla.
America's Best Raisin Bread contest makes IBIE debut
The California Raisin Marketing Board’s (CRMB) America’s Best Raisin Bread Contest is joining the 2013 International Baking Industry Expo (IBIE) contest lineup for the first time. The raisin bread contest will take place from Oct. 6-8, during the triennial baking industry trade show in Las Vegas.
