Nation Pizza and Foods’ massive 190,000-sq.-ft. operation in Schaumburg, Ill.—one of the company’s two frozen product facilities—features seven speedy production lines that generate at least 30,000 lb. of dough an hour alone. We tour one of the two bakeries and one of four topping lines, which all feature upgraded and soon-to-be-installed equipment.
Based on consumer research, Sara Lee Desserts has updated its Sara Lee Butter Pound Cake, increasing its moisture while retaining the homemade taste of its predecessor.
Irving, Texas-based Hostess Brands Inc. made its final contract offer to certain union members that included lowering wages and commissions by 8% in the contract's first year, according to a report in The Washington Post. Hostess also is considering selling its Merita brand of breads available in the Southeast.
A strong brand, diverse product lines, new equipment and a president and CEO who’s enthusiastic about his company and the tortilla industry have enabled family-owned, Utah-based Don Julio Foods to thrive during the present economic downturn.
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