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The Final Word
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All Good Things Come to an End

Marina Mayer
April 23, 2012
It’s not everyday that people can say, “I love my job,” especially when many of today’s companies are cinching raises, bonuses and company perks just to save on the bottom line. Despite today’s economical hardships, most everyone in the food industry continues to love their job.
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Moms Know Best

You know the saying, “you never know what true love is until you have a child of your own?” Well, for the past 10 months, that’s all I’ve been hearing (that, and endless amounts of “advice”).
Marina Mayer
March 20, 2012
Bringing a child into the world is like no other experience. If you have children, you know what I mean.
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February is National Pie Month

Marina Mayer
February 20, 2012
February is National Pie Month, which means, yes, you can have your pie and eat it too. And, to celebrate this edible “holiday,” many pie bakers are holding contests, philanthropic events and even debuting a new version of the pastry dish.
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Is 2012 Really the End or Just the Beginning?

Marina Mayer
January 19, 2012
Ahhh, a new year—a time to start over, cross those to-dos off the list and make the wrongs right. It’s a time to flip the calendar, look ahead, plan ahead and move forward with unfinished business.
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More Than Meets the Eye

December 7, 2011
For years, packaging innovations have taken a backseat to new product development and plant enhancements.

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Top 10 Things I'm Thankful For

November 4, 2011
Executive Editor Marina Mayer sounds off on 10 things she’s thankful for in the snack and bakery market.

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Oreo Madness

October 11, 2011
Marina Mayer, Executive Editor, is eight months pregnant and experiencing Oreo madness. Find out what innovations are curbing her cravings.

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Mintel Study Shows HFCS Isn't a Consumer Concern

September 20, 2011
For the past few years, high-fructose corn syrup has received some major flack, says executive editor Marina Mayer. However, a recent Mintel study shows that consumers aren’t too concerned about this so-called dangerous ingredient.

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When Clipping Coupons Becomes Extreme

August 22, 2011
Extreme couponers are forcing retailers to review, and in some cases, change their coupon policies, says Executive Editor Marina Mayer. Read on to find out what retailers are doing to regain control of their bottom line.

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“Meeting” Joe Cool and Winning

July 19, 2011
This year’s Dairy-Deli-Bake Seminar & Expo was a hit all around, according to Executive Editor Marina Mayer, thanks to high attendance, a bevy of new bakery products and, oh yeah, that Joe Montana guy.

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