Barry Callebaut Unleashes the Full Power of the Cacaofruit in Next-Gen Food & Drink Category

September 30, 2019 Barry Callebaut Group

‘Cacaofruit Experiences’ literally unleashes the full power of the cacaofruit as these products make use of the entire fruit: its beans, its nutrient-dense peel and its fresh and fruity pulp and juice. This results in a range of high-quality ingredients that can be used in applications such as juices, smoothies, frozen desserts, bakery and pastry products, and snacks all the way to chocolate.

Paris’s Most Famous Bakery Spills the Secret to a Perfect Loaf

September 30, 2019 TODD PLUMMER, Vogue

If you’re a bread lover, a Francophile, or both, then you’ve heard of Poilâne. It began as a humble bakery opened in 1932 on a sleepy corner of Paris’ romantic Saint-Germain-des-Prés.

Vermont Baker Ships Granite Grain Mills Around the World

Andrew Heyn, a former chef, is manufacturing granite grain mills by hand and shipping them to buyers all over the world. He made a dozen mills in 2018, and expects to make and deliver about 25 this year.

Kroger Opens Two-Level Store in Downtown Cincinnati with First-Ever Food Hall

September 30, 2019 Kroger

“Kroger is thrilled to introduce our first food hall and offer a one-of-its-kind shopping experience in our hometown of Cincinnati, providing a convenient location to experience delicious, quality meals and foods. This innovative destination highlights Kroger’s food-first culture,” said Rodney McMullen, Kroger’s chairman and CEO.

Palm Beach Capital Announces Investment in J. Polep Distribution Services and Rachael’s Food

September 30, 2019 Palm Beach Capital

Palm Beach Capital Fund III, L.P., through one of its investment entities, today announced that it made an investment in Consumer Products Distributors, LLC (d/b/a J. Polep Distribution Services) and Rachael’s Food LLC (collectively “J. Polep” or “Company”), one of the nation’s largest full-line wholesale distributors to the convenience and grocery store industry.