Baking
Krispy Kreme to Open First India Store on Saturday
January 17, 2013 9:14 am | News | CommentsKrispy Kreme Doughnut Corp. said Wednesday that its first franchise location in India will open on Saturday. The opening of the Bangalore store is part of a deal announced in June between the Winston-Salem, N.C.-based donut maker and Citymax Hotels Pvt. Ltd. for the development of 80 Krispy Kreme franchise stores in India over five years.
Tips & Techniques for Mixing & Blending Success (Part I)
January 15, 2013 5:32 pm | by Scott Jones, Marketing Manager, Marion Mixers | Articles | CommentsIs it called mixing or blending? These words are commonly interchanged. However, some experts use mixing to describe the combining of wet and dry materials, and blending to describe the combining of dry materials. The following tips and techniques should at least make you aware of the efficiencies and best practices to accomplish safe, cost-effective mixing and blending while achieving your goals.
Flowers Foods Stock up on Hostess Deal
January 15, 2013 9:35 am | News | CommentsFlowers Foods Inc.'s shares soared Monday on the bakery's plans to buy Hostess Brand Inc.'s bread business, including its iconic Wonder bread brand. Flowers announced late Friday that it had signed two asset purchase agreements with Hostess that made it the "stalking horse bidder" that sets the bar for the court-supervised auction of the company's bread business.
Snyder’s Lance CEO to Retire in May
January 14, 2013 12:42 pm | News | CommentsPretzel maker Snyder's-Lance said Monday that it is promoting its president and COO Carl Lee to lead the company, as CEO David Singer plans to retire in May. Singer will step down after the snack food company's annual shareholder meeting on May 3.
Flowers Foods to Buy Hostess Bread Brands
January 14, 2013 9:48 am | by CANDICE CHOI,AP Food Industry Writer | News | CommentsHostess has found a new home for its most popular breads, including the iconic Wonder bread. The bankrupt maker of Twinkies, Devil Dogs and other snack cakes said late Friday that it selected bids by rival bakery Flower Foods Inc. to buy six of its bread brands for $390 million.
PROCESS EXPO
January 11, 2013 3:54 pm | EventsPROCESS EXPO is the largest trade show in North America dedicated exclusively to the global food and beverage industry.
International Baking Industry Exposition
January 11, 2013 3:49 pm | EventsIn October 2013, more than 20,000 baking professionals from every segment of the grain-based market will converge in Las Vegas for the world’s largest, most comprehensive trade event of the year.
SNAXPO
January 11, 2013 3:44 pm | EventsSNAXPO is the world’s largest, most comprehensive trade show devoted exclusively to the international snack food industry, and as such, you won’t find a better opportunity to capture new business, generate quality leads and promote your brand — especially as an exhibitor, sponsor or both.
Author: Wheat as Addictive as Crack
January 9, 2013 9:44 am | Videos | CommentsLove bread? Author Dr. William Davis says that feeling might be more than love; it might be addiction. His book Wheat Belly explores what he calls wheat's addictive properties. His follow-up book, Wheat Belly Cookbook arms consumers with what he deems better alternatives.
Wendy's Testing a Pretzel Burger
January 9, 2013 9:35 am | by CANDICE CHOI,AP Food Industry Writer | News | CommentsIn its latest push to establish itself as a purveyor of premium burgers, Wendy's is testing a pretzel bun. The Dublin, Ohio-based chain has started selling a bacon cheeseburger in select locations made with a slightly heartier, pretzel-like bun. A spokesman for Wendy's declined to confirm the tests or provide any details, such as the price or where exactly it's being offered.
Bimbo Bakeries Planning $75M Plant in Pa.
January 9, 2013 9:33 am | News | CommentsThe company that makes Thomas' English muffins, bread and assorted sweets is planning a $75 million bakery in eastern Pennsylvania. Horsham-based Bimbo Bakeries says it has bought 30 acres in Upper Macungie Township for a plant that's expected to employ 100 people. The company says it plans to complete the 240,000-square-foot facility by the end of the year, with operations beginning in 2014.
Thought of the Day: All It Takes Is a Little Zap
January 8, 2013 1:20 pm | Videos | CommentsA new food processing technology that zaps food with microwaves to slow bacteria growth may increase shelf life. MicroZap, Inc. says this technology, when used in the bakery industry, can keep bread mold-free for up to 60 days. In this technology, some see a first step in solving the world's food shortage.
Company Says Microwave Keeps Bread Mold-Free
January 8, 2013 9:39 am | by BETSY BLANEY,Associated Press | News | CommentsMicroZap Inc. claims its technology allows bread to stay mold-free for 60 days. The bread is bombarded with microwaves for about 10 seconds, which kills the mold spores, said chief executive officer Don Stull said. The process could eliminate bakers' need for preservatives and ingredients used to mask preservatives' flavor, as well as reduce food waste and increase bread's shelf life, he said.
Photo of the Day: Mold-Free Bread
January 8, 2013 9:30 am | News | CommentsIn this Dec. 6, 2012, photo, Don Stull, chief executive officer of Microzap, Inc., places a loaf of bread inside a patented microwave that kills mold spores in Lubbock, Texas. The company claims the technology allows bread to stay mold-free for 60 days.
Hostess in Talks to Sell Bread Brands
January 7, 2013 9:30 am | News | CommentsThe makers of Thomas' English muffins and Tastykake snacks are emerging as two of the bidders for Wonder Bread and other Hostess bread brands as the company tries to sell off its assets under bankruptcy-court oversight, a newspaper reported Saturday.
Company Recalls Brownie Mix in Three States
January 4, 2013 12:37 pm | News | CommentsAn Illinois-based company says it is recalling one lot of Food Club Chocolate Chunk Brownies Mix distributed to stores in three states from a warehouse in southwestern Virginia. Gilster-Mary Lee Corp. said Thursday that packaging does not list walnuts among the ingredients.
Gluten-Free Foods and Veggies Are Hot Items in 2013
January 2, 2013 9:45 am | by Lois Abraham, The Canadian Press | News | CommentsAn increase in gluten-free cuisine that has fabulous flavor is going to be a big trend in 2013. Quince and cauliflower should be on your radar, along with finger limes and such delicacies as octopus and grits. The demand for more gluten-free foods has led to a wider availability of products that can be digested by those with celiac disease or an intolerance for the wheat protein.
Hostess Expects To Split Up Snacks In Sale
December 21, 2012 12:04 pm | News | CommentsTwinkies, Wonder Bread and Devil Dogs are likely to return to shelves in coming months, but probably not under the same owners. Hostess Brands Inc. said in bankruptcy court Friday that it's narrowing down the bids it received for its brands and expects to sell off its snack cakes and bread brands to separate buyers. The testimony came from an investment banker for Hostess, which is in the process of liquidating.
Twinkies: A Retrospective
December 20, 2012 11:32 pm | Videos | CommentsAs the year comes to a close, so does a legacy as the Hostess bankruptcy is forcing a liquidation of the company's assets and the end of Twinkies as we've come to know and love them. CNNMoney reviews the history of the 82-year-old dessert.
Monk-Run Bakery Serves Up Holiday Treats
December 20, 2012 9:28 am | Videos | CommentsFor 25 years, the Trappist monks at Assumption Abbey in Ava, Missouri have been baking and selling holiday fruitcakes to support themselves. Some say the dark, spicy cake is a taste of heaven on earth. The monks explain their business and how they view their duty to serve their community.
Consumer Trends: Dessert Trends For 2013
December 18, 2012 12:18 pm | News | CommentsAndy Axelrod knows desserts. As the president of Love and Quiches Desserts, Andy meets with foodservice professionals and food retailers all over the world to discuss what products — brownies, dessert bars, cheesecakes, cakes, tarts, cobblers, mousses and more — resonate with their customers. Here are his expert predictions for the top two dessert trends of 2013.
Missouri Monks' Fruitcakes Support Solitary Living
December 18, 2012 9:55 am | News | CommentsOnce the bane of pot-luck parties, the fruitcake has been turned into a sought-after treat by Trappist monks secluded in the Missouri Ozarks who some say bake cake that's nothing short of heavenly. Between February and mid-December, monks at the Assumption Abbey in Ava, Mo., produce about 25,000 fruitcakes.
Photo Of The Day: More Meat, Grains In School Lunches
December 10, 2012 9:48 am | News | CommentsThe Agriculture Department is responding to criticism over new school lunch rules by allowing kids to eat more grains and meat in the lunchroom. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a letter to members of Congress Friday, Dec. 7, 2012, that the department will do away with daily and weekly maximums of meats and grains.
Photo Of The Day: 10,000 Free Twinkies
December 6, 2012 9:48 am | News | CommentsBaby's Cheesesteak and Lemonade gave away the coveted treats at its locations in Orland Park and Country Club Hills along with 2,200 chocolate cupcakes. The restaurant got the idea as a promotion after Hostess announced it was closing last month.
Gingerbread Goes Gourmet
December 4, 2012 9:39 am | by BETH J. HARPAZ,AP Travel Editor | News | CommentsOut of the kitchen and into the hotel lobby: Gingerbread houses have gone from being a homemade project done with mom to professional exhibits designed by pastry chefs and sometimes even architects. And never mind the humble miniature: Some displays are life-size, while others depict entire villages.
