Bakery

Flowers Foods Inc. paid $4.39 million for the former Hostess bakery in North Jacksonville, one of 20 bakeries and five bread brands it acquired during the bankruptcy of snack-maker Hostess Brands Inc. …

Currently, some wineries compost the unwanted leftovers for their own use or to sell to gardeners. But now, scientists and entrepreneurs are finding new and often surprising uses for this former waste product. …

Boulder Brands commends the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) decision to standardize gluten-free labeling. Glutino and Udi’s, Boulder Brands’ gluten-free brands and trusted pioneers and leaders in gluten-free living, have spent years advocating for the FDA to create this mandate. This announcement directly impacts millions of Americans who need to live a gluten-free life because of celiac disease, gluten intolerance or other medical conditions. …

Mayor Thomas M. Menino, Department of Neighborhood Development (DND) Director Sheila Dillon, and swissbäkers owners Helene and Thomas Stohr hosted the Grand Opening of the 14,000 square-foot swissbäkers, a European-style bakery and café located on Western Avenue in Allston. Swissbäkers' green policies have enabled them to sell their products at various farmers markets and at Whole Foods Markets. …

The latest specialty dessert shop to hit the Big Apple is Treat House, a so-called “crisped rice treat emporium,” devoted to selling creative versions of a childhood favorite, the Rice Krispy Treat. …