Retail Bakers Of America Announces 2011 Class Of Emeritus Members

September 1, 2011 The Retail Bakers of America

Established in 2007, the emeritus membership was designed to honor those who influenced the association and the industry. With numerous baking and decorating professionals, and those of the equipment supplier community, who continue to be active and contribute to the Association and the industry, RBA decided to recognize their work by establishing this honor.

NRA: 35% Of Americans Expected To Be Restaurant Patrons Over Labor Day Weekend

Food plays a central role in outdoor and vacation activities in the summer time, and new research by the National Restaurant Association (www.restaurant.org) shows that 35 percent of consumers say they will dine out and/or use restaurant takeout or delivery for a picnic, cookout or outdoor event this Labor Day weekend;

Vulcan Cook & Hold Ovens Deliver Consistent Performance

September 1, 2011 Vulcan

Vulcan offers foodservice operations the perfect combination of cooking performance and value with its Cook & Hold Ovens. Operating at a lower temperature than standard or convection ovens, Vulcan Cook & Hold Ovens use gently recirculated heated air that moves uniformly and consistently around meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and more.

Costco Mulls Building Warehouse Store In New Orleans

September 1, 2011 Staff Reporter, Times-Picayune

Officials from Costco Wholesale Corp. are in early talks with city officials about opening a big-box warehouse store at the former Carrollton Shopping Center property across from Xavier University. If the plan comes to fruition, it will replace an expanse of weeded and cracked parking lots with a 145,000-square foot Sam's Club-style membership-only warehouse store selling both general merchandise and food.

Kroger Stores Nationwide To Honor 9/11 Victims & Heroes

September 1, 2011 The Kroger Co.

On the tenth anniversary of the tragic attacks of September 11, 2001, The Kroger Co. will hold a moment of silence in all 2,449 supermarket stores nationwide.