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Whole Grains Council receives industry award

Thu, 24 May 2012 16:26:00 EDT

During the Whole Grains Summit this month in Minneapolis, Oldways and its Whole Grains Council received a 2012 Whole Grains Summit Award for its nonprofit contributions.

Tim Hortons rings in National Donut Day

Thu, 24 May 2012 10:09:00 EDT

In celebration of National Donut Day, Tim Hortons Café & Bake Shop is offering its Facebook fans a coupon for a free donut with any purchase on June 1, National Donut Day.

Ralcorp acquires Petri Baking Products

Wed, 23 May 2012 11:39:00 EDT

Ralcorp Holdings Inc. has purchased Petri Baking Products, Inc., a producer of private-label wire-cut cookies. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Baker’s Pride names Anelli sales associate

Wed, 23 May 2012 10:40:00 EDT

Commercial bakery and baked products manufacturer Baker’s Pride Inc. has named Keith Anelli as senior sales associate for the company’s in-store bakery accounts. He previously was national sales manager for Meurer Brothers Bakery.

The Workbench : 05/2012

Tue, 22 May 2012 09:56:00 EDT

Bakery Workbench with Klaus Tenbergen, May 2012

Formula Exchange: Bialys

Mon, 21 May 2012 17:18:00 EDT

While classic New York City bialys have just a trace of chopped onion and poppy seed at their centers, this formula is much more generously endowed with onion only the filling, no poppy seed.

In-store sales tracker: Sweetgoods sales track up

Mon, 21 May 2012 17:14:00 EDT

Innovation within coffeecakes and the nostalgic appeal of turnovers are driving renewed consumer interest in sweetgoods.

As seen on TV

Mon, 21 May 2012 17:06:00 EDT

The tagline used to refer to products from late-night infomercials, but with the proliferation of food-focused shows, it can now be readily applied to the baking industry.

A new Alliance

Mon, 21 May 2012 16:55:00 EDT

Peter Rios used his pastry chef background to breathe new life into a 90-year-old Chicago bakery.

Where's your staff's helpful smile?

Mon, 21 May 2012 16:50:00 EDT

Consumers scale back on food purchases

Mon, 21 May 2012 16:47:00 EDT

Consumers are buying less food less frequently, making value the crux of their shopping philosophy, according to “What’s in Store 2012,” the published trends report from the International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association (IDDBA).

Entremet with Spanish flair

Mon, 21 May 2012 15:30:00 EDT

Blood oranges add dramatic color to La Naranjita, a spiced milk chocolate dacquoise layered with orange infused chiboust.

Hy-Vee puts quality and service back in in-store baking

Mon, 21 May 2012 14:40:00 EDT

A commitment to providing the best customer experience is why this 235-unit Midwestern chain with 195 in-store bakeries was named Modern Baking’s In-store Bakery Operation of the Year.

Subway plans aggressive '12 expansion

Mon, 21 May 2012 14:17:00 EDT

Subway Restaurants plans to open 1,200 North American locations in 2012. The chain recently hit the milestone of 25,000 U.S. locations.

Krispy Kreme reports upbeat Q1 earnings

Mon, 21 May 2012 13:53:00 EDT

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. reported net income of $6 million in the first quarter of its fiscal year 2013 ended April 29, a 34 percent drop from $9.2 million in the year-ago quarter.