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Bruegger’s offers spring-inspired menu items 

To usher in the new season, Bruegger’s is offering some limited-time menu items inspired by spring: the Mediterranean Mozzarella salad and Thai Peanut Chicken salad, along with the Sea Salt & Cracked Pepper Bagel Egg Sandwich. ...

Retailers participate in Whole Grains Sampling Day 

The Whole Grains Council held its first-ever National Whole Grains Sampling Day on April 4, with participation from large chains including A&P, Hy-Vee, Giant Eagle and others, according to an article from Supermarket News....

Qzina opens chocolate and pastry institute 

Qzina Specialty Foods, an importer and distributor of specialty chocolate, pastry and desserts, has opened a training and R&D facility in Irvine, Calif., for chocolatiers and pastry chefs called the Qzina Institute of Chocolate & Pastry. The institute is not yet open to the public....

America's Best Raisin Bread Contest open for entries 

The California Raisin Marketing Board (CRMB) is calling on industry professionals and student bakers to enter in the fifth annual America's Best Raisin Bread Contest. ...

FDA urged to label genetically engineered foods 

In an effort to persuade the FDA to put labels on genetically engineered (GE) foods, the Just Label It Coalition submitted more than 1 million comments to the FDA’s www.regulations.gov website on March 27, the final day comments were accepted. ...

2012 Dairy-Deli-Bake: Big ideas in the Big Easy 

In-store bakery professionals seeking actionable ideas, new trends, targeted educational seminars and insight from professionals across various industries won’t want to miss the International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association’s (IDDBA) 2012 Dairy-Deli-Bake expo. ...

Dunkin’ adds artisan bagel line 

Dunkin’ Donuts has introduced artisan bagels, a line of bagels made featuring a soft, chewy texture and two new flavors....

Ripped from the pages 

You now have in your hands the inaugural issue of Modern Baking magazine and as you can imagine, we’re quite proud of it. We think you will find it a valuable reading experience and a magazine you will find indispensible in the years to come....

Dunkin' expands in Dallas 

Dunkin' Donuts is expanding in Dallas with its newest franchise partners, Dallas Cowboys football club owner and general manager Jerry Jones and Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman. ...

Sugar production sees upswing  

After seven years of volatile weather conditions including hurricanes, droughts and freezes, smoother weather conditions combined with excellent performance in the field and processing facility have led to an upswing in sugar production for the 2011-12 harvest season, according to the Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative, which produced its 50th crop....

Krispy Kreme announces share repurchase program 

The board of directors of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. has approved a share repurchase program of up to $20 million, effective immediately. ...

Tootie Pie directors up stake in company 

All five members of the Tootie Pie Co. board of directors have increased their investment in the company, according to a filing reported with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on March 26....

Rich Products Canada acquires Dorgel & Elistan 

Rich Products of Canada Ltd. has acquired frozen dessert and ice cream manufacturer Dorgel Ltd. and Elistan Foods. ...

Barry Callebaut Chocolate Academy hires advisor 

Pastry chef Celine Plano has been appointed technical advisor at the Barry Callebaut Chocolate Academy in Chicago. ...

La Madeleine French Country Cafe debuts spring selections  

La Madeleine’s new spring menu is embracing the new season. Delicate tartines, light pasta and a bold citrus salade are a perfect way for customers to welcome the warmer weather. ...

Sprinkles Cupcake ATM is Houston bound  

The Sprinkles ATM is on its way to Houston, according to a report in Houston Business Journal....

Dunkin’ Brands names Ginger Gregory chief human resources officer 

Dunkin’ Brands Group Inc. Canton, Mass., the parent company of Dunkin’ Donuts (DD) and Baskin-Robbins (BR), appointed Ginger Gregory senior vice president and chief human resources officer. She will join the Dunkin’ Brands Executive Leadership Team and report directly to Dunkin’ Brands’ Chief Executive Officer Nigel Travis....

From pie filling to superfruit 

Tart cherries traditionally have been associated with fruit pies,but a research report commissioned by the Cherry Marketing Institute shows their antioxidant power. ...

Honda and Sprinkles bake up sweet CR-V marketing program 

American Honda has teamed up with Sprinkles Cupcakes on a delectable mall-based marketing program to promote interest in the segment-leading 2012 Honda CR-V...

Consumer Reports gives high marks to bagels made by Dunkin' Donuts, Lender's Original, and Costco 

Consumer Reports recommends four store bought bagels: plain varieties from Dunkin' Donuts, Lender's Original (frozen), Kirkland Signature (Costco) and Dunkin' Donuts' everything...

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