Question: At a recent trade show, a couple of exhibitors talked about how in-store bakeries will become involved as more supermarket companies start or expand recycling and energy conservation programs. What should I be watching for?...More
Corn Products International plans to change its name to Ingredion to better reflect its role as a global ingredients solutions company, pending shareholder approval at its annual meeting in May....More
The Grain Foods Foundation (GFF) announced it will relocate to Washington, D.C., seek a new president and refocus its efforts to meet new challenges during a Jan. 26 board of trustees meeting....More
Former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee will address attendees of the American Bakers PAC dinner during the 2012 American Bakers Association (ABA) Convention in Scottsdale, Ariz....More
Question: Our in-stores have offered cake and pie slices for about five years. Most customers are singles or couples who simply don't want to waste product from whole sizes. Consumers generally seem to be more interested in eating better. Does this apparent trend also offer potential for small product sizes?...More
Question: It seems that in the healthy baking arena demand is growing for gluten-free products. We think our in-stores should offer them but are unsure of their pros and cons. Any ideas?...More
The American Bakers Association (ABA) has launched BakersEnrighAmerica.org, a website that showcases the economic impact of the baking industry. The site includes job, wage and tax data at the national and state level, as well as by congressional district....More
Ingredients Amount Red Velvet Cupcakes 6 cupcakes Vanilla Buttercreme 8 oz NESTLE® CRUNCH® candy pieces 1/2 oz Red Liquid Gel As needed Blue Airbrush Color As needed Candy Star 6 pieces Flag Picks 6 pieces Instructions 1. Pipe 11⁄4 oz vanilla ......More
Flavorchem Corp., a provider of flavor and color product solutions for the food, beverage, and nutraceutical industries, has purchased Marnap Industries, Buffalo, N.Y. Details of the acquisition were not disclosed....More
Unisted States Department of Agriculture secretary Tom Vilsack told reporters that a USDA plan to close 259 domestic offices as part of a $150 million budget-cutting measure will have “no impact whatsoever” on food safety, according to an article from Bloomberg....More
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) secretary Tom Vilsack has presented a plan that will streamline operations and cut costs for the department, called the “Blueprint for Stronger Service.”...More
Hostess Brands confirmed that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing union contracts and pensions. This is the second bankruptcy filing for the maker of HoHos, DingDongs and Twinkies....More
The Peerless Group, a division of the ITW Food Equipment Group, announced a new logo and tagline as part of a 2012 rebranding campaign to expand its market presence and strengthen its position as a food equipment manufacturer....More
Question: We sample bakery foods in our in-stores and occasionally have demos (product demonstrations). However, the effort has little impact on what's important—sales. Do you have a suggestion on how to improve the promotions?...More
The newest generation of S500 bread improver from Puratos offers additional dough tolerance and security in processes such as retarded fermentation and short freezing....More
Made with wholesome, natural ingredients and white whole wheat, Bake'n Joy's PanFree® Predeposited Muffin Batters bake up to delicious, moist muffins customers will love....More
Available in the same flavors as the original size, Otis Spunkmeyer's 2.25-oz. muffins allow operators to offer customers a variety of options to perfectly suit their needs....More
Zulka Pure Cane Sugar preserves the natural properties of the sugar cane plant, while retaining a flavor profile that’s as close to fresh sugar cane as possible....More
