Maplehurst Bakeries Announces Layoffs In Davidson County, Tennessee

December 29, 2017 Broker Newswire

According to that WARN notice, the company will soon be permanently closing its operation in Nashville, Tennessee. The plant is located at 1605 County Hospital Road. The closure is expected to take place on February 23, 2018. As a result of the closure, 145 employees will be laid off. The employees at the facility are not represented by a collective bargaining agreement. Therefore, they will not have bumping rights.

Booming Bakery Industry To Fuel Demand For Molasses

December 29, 2017 Transparency Market Research

With predictions of robust growth, the global molasses market is likely to observe even stiffer competition among key players in the coming years. As per a recent study by Transparency Market Research (TMR), companies will majorly focus on expanding their product portfolio to strengthen their competitiveness. Besides this strategic collaborations will remain a sought after strategy, especially among companies looking to develop footprint in emerging nations.

Daisy’s Bakery Inc. Issues Alert On Undeclared Milk In 'Gourmet Concha'

December 29, 2017 FDA

Daisy’s Bakery Inc. of Clifton, New Jersey is recalling 4 ounce packages of Gourmet Concha, because it may contain undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Sysco Begins Process Of Incorporating Fully-Electric Semi Tractors Into Fleet

December 29, 2017 Sysco

Sysco Corporation, the leading global foodservice distribution company, announced yesterday at its Investor Day in New York, that the Company has placed a reservation for 50 of Tesla’s new fully-electric Semi tractors.

National Restaurant Association Releases Annual Chef Predictions On ‘What’s Hot’ For Menu Trends In 2018

The National Restaurant Association releases its annual survey of 700 professional chefs – members of the American Culinary Federation – to predict food and beverage trends at restaurants in the coming year. The annual “What’s Hot” list gives a peak into which food, beverages and culinary concepts will be the new items on restaurant menus that everyone is talking about in 2018.