Baskin-Robbins introduces Cake Bites
Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, has introduced its newest culinary creation, Cake Bites–a single serving cake filled with ice cream.
Krispy Kreme expanding to the UK
Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corp. signed a new development agreement with its franchisee in the United Kingdom, Krispy Kreme UK Ltd., under which the franchisee has agreed to open an additional 35 locations in the UK over the next six years.
Ralcorp rejects latest ConAgra offer
Ralcorp Holdings Inc. again rejected a $5.17 billion takeover bid from ConAgra Foods Inc. and said it won’t negotiate the offer, which will likely put an end to any chance of a deal.
Americans' concern over food safety falls
Consumer concern about food safety has declined over the past year even as the number of people experiencing serious food-borne illnesses nearly doubled, according to the Thomson Reuters-NPR Health Poll.
AMF Bakery Systems acquires BAKETECH
AMF Bakery Systems, a Richmond, Va.-based subsidiary of Markel Ventures, has purchased Baking Technology Systems Inc. (BAKETECH), Tucker, Ga., a supplier of ovens and other related equipment to high-speed bread and bun bakeries. The new entity has been renamed AMF/BAKETECH.
Kraft rolls out Triple Double Oreo
Kraft Foods has released the Triple Double Oreo, which combines one white icing layer, one chocolate icing layer and three Oreo cookies.
