The National Confectioners Association’s show, May 20-22 at Chicago’s McCormick Place, presented a whirlwind of new snacks and bakery items its Most Innovative New Product Awards, where such items were taste-tested by an elite panel of industry food experts and then voted on by attendees.
The National Restaurant Association’s annual show was packed again this year, displaying many better-for-you food and menu options with bolder, spicy flavors; portion-controlled packaging; and even Chicago-style, deep-dish pizza that’s gluten-free. In fact, more gluten-free food exhibits showcased new products than ever before.
The American Bakers Association, the leading advocate for the baking industry, releases a video highlighting its most recent activities and accomplishments on behalf of the industry.
The American Pop Corn Co., Sioux City, Iowa, is a whopping 100 years old this year. A century ago, Cloid Smith started the family business and 3 billion lb., five generations of Smiths and 10 decades later, it’s still churning out Jolly Time Pop Corn under family ownership.
Students and professionals are invited to submit proposals for new bakery products for the wholesale manufacturing industry to the American Society of Baking (ASB) by Nov. 1.
Chicago-based Hillshire Brands is buying Pinnacle Foods, maker of Duncan Hines baking mixes and frostings, Lender’s bagels, Celeste frozen pizza and many other branded products.
Chelsea, Mass., cannoli shell maker Golden Cannoli Shells Inc. is the recipient of the Small Business Administration (SBA) Massachusetts 2014 Small Business of the Year.
The deputy director of food safety and applied nutrition at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will discuss the Food Safety Modernization Act and mandated regulations proposed by the agency.
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