Headlines

IDDBA announces food safety scholarship deadline 

The next application deadline for the International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association (IDDBA) Food Safety Certification Reimbursement Program is June 1, 2012, for training completed March 1-April 30....

Krispy Kreme offers Valentine’s themed donuts 

Krispy Kreme is offering heart-shaped and dark chocolate donuts through Feb. 14 in celebration of Valentine’s Day. ...

Dunkin' expanding all-day menu 

Dunkin' Donuts has added bakery sandwiches to its expanding all-day menu. ...

Gonnella facilities certified kosher 

Three of Gonnella Baking Co.’s production and baking facilities have been certified as capable of producing kosher products....

Europain: Schedule of events 

As consumption trends in the bakery, pastry-making and foodservice trades continue to change, Europain 2012 has adapted to ensure industry professionals have all tools to be successful in a new era through educational sessions, demonstrations, networking opportunities and competitions. ...

Kings Food Markets rebrands 

Kings Food Markets, Parsippany, N.J., is debuting its brand relaunch with a redesigned website and grand reopening at its Bedminster store....

Baking students design cakes for Columbus bicentennial 

As Columbus, Ohio, prepares to celebrate its bicentennial, baking and pastry arts students at Columbus State Community College will compete in a cake design contest for the birthday celebration event on Feb. 10....

Fortune lists top 100 employers 

Fortune magazine released its annual list of the “100 Best Companies to Work For,” and several supermarkets made the list....

Europain appeals to pastry professionals 

With more than 139,000 sq. ft. of exhibition space and multiple dedicated competitions, Europain 2012 aims to help pastry professionals grow, diversify and attract new customers....

Barry Callebaut, Unilever ink partnership agreement 

Barry Callebaut has signed a long-term global partnership agreement with consumer packaged goods and ice cream company Unilever. ...

Dunkin' expands reach in Iowa, Nebraska 

Dunkin' Donuts has signed a multi-unit store development agreement with existing franchisees, Savoureux Corp., for 12 new restaurants in North Omaha, Neb. and Sioux City, Iowa. The first restaurant is set to open in 2013....

In-store sales tracker: Bread sales trend up slightly 

Groundbreakers: The learning never stops at Sweet Discoveries 

Sweet Discoveries bakery owner Luda Tchijova crafts special occasion cakes, gourmet cupcakes, decorated cookies and European-style pastries. ...

2012 Baking Industry Forecast: Better days ahead? 

Well into the second year of ‘recovery,’ bakers remain cautiously optimistic but many variables beyond their control–higher gas prices, European instability, unchanged unemployment rates–temper their expectations....

Selling nostalgia 

Bakers capitalize on the emotional tie between consumers and nostalgic baked products....

Bashore launches sugar arts accreditation program 

Master confectioner Julie Bashore has created the Sugar Arts Institute (SAI), an accredited certification program specializing in baking, cake decorating and sugar arts....

A new tool for bakers 

Have questions about how to keep your bakery equipment running efficiently or what type of equipment is best for your operation? ...

Whole Foods to close Dallas baking facility 

Whole Foods Market is closing a bakery facility in Dallas, a move that will eliminate 70 jobs....

Help Modern Baking reach 1,000 Facebook fans! 

Modern Baking is just 30 fans short of 1,000 on Facebook. ...

Subway to add 2,500 locations in 2012 

Subway plans to open an additional 2,500 outlets and create 25,000 more jobs by the end of 2012....

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | Next

In-Store Bakery of the Year

Do you work for one of the best in-store bakeries in the United States? If so, submit your application for Modern Baking’s In-store Bakery Operation of the Year. Applicants will be judged on management systems, product quality, training programs, merchandising and marketing plans, sales and industry service. Applications must be received by March 1. The winner will be featured in Modern Baking magazine and will be recognized in front of their peers in New Orleans, during the International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Expo, June 10-12, 2012. Click here for the application.



Find new equipment, ingredients and supplies for your retail, in-store, foodservice or specialty wholesale bakery while keeping up with the latest contact information, product lines and services for your business. View the home page here








The Baking eNewsletters

Read the latest news, hottest trends and brightest ideas that affect the wholesale and retail baking industries. View the archives

Upcoming Events


UMBA Convention
Feb. 25-26, 2012
Upper Midwest Bakery Association
Red Wing, Minn.
320/493-7554

www.uppermidwestbakery.net


Product Information


Visit our online resource to find products and services offered by advertisers featured in Modern Baking magazine.

Past Issues

Looking for a particular issue of Modern Baking? Use the dropdown menu below to assist you in your search.