Why Some Of The Country’s Top Bakers are Swooning Over This Vanilla

November 1, 2019 Bridget Shirvell, Forbes

If you were going to make up a story about a charmed vanilla farm you couldn’t make up a better fairy tale than Heilala Vanilla. Started as an aid project, the company’s vanilla is now used by some of the best bakers and chefs in the United States.

Yannick Gaechter Joins Bühler North America as Food Application Center Director

November 1, 2019 Bühler North America

Bühler North America is pleased to announce that Yannick Gaechter, International Management Trainee-CEO Office, will be promoted to the role of Food Application Center Director, in our North American organization in Minneapolis, effective 1 January 2020. He will report to Andy Sharpe, President & CEO North America.

At Petaluma’s Bagel Mill, The Flour Is Literally Milled On-Site

Glenda Dougherty opened the Bagel Mill in Petaluma in July. Setting out to make something uniquely her own, the 29-year-old baker already has distinguished her bagels by milling her own whole-wheat flour and using a sourdough starter.

Largest Multi-National Fishery in the North Sea Area Achieves MSC Certificate

November 1, 2019 Marine Stewardship Council

The Joint Demersal Fisheries, a collaboration of large and small-scale fisheries in the North Sea, Skagerrak and Kattegat, meet the rigorous requirements for sustainable fishing set by the Marine Stewardship Council.

Owner of Growing Oyster Businesses Wants to Open New Oyster Farm in Damariscotta

November 1, 2019 Evan Houk, Bangor Daily News

A company owned by Nobleboro oyster entrepreneur Brendan Parsons is applying for a new 20-year, 12.98-acre aquaculture lease in the Damariscotta River.