Bakery

Genetically engineered wheat, or GMO (genetically modified organism) wheat, has never been approved by governing bodies to be sold commercially in either Canada or the US but, in May 2013, a genetically engineered strain of wheat was found contaminating a wheat field in Oregon. …

The Gluten-Free Certification Program (GFCP) and the Canadian Celiac Association are pleased to announce that PatsyPie Gluten-Free Bakery has become one of the growing number of GFCP certified companies. By displaying the GFCP trademark, the PatsyPie brand provides consumers with a trusted and easily identifiable source of safe, reliable gluten-free products. …

IDDBA’s Dairy-Deli-Bake 2013 proved to be “The Show of Shows.” The 49th annual seminar and expo was held June 2-4 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The conference was attended by top-ranked retail buyers, merchandisers, executives, food manufacturers, brokers, distributors, and other top industry professionals. …

Labriola Baking Co. has been sold to a Plaza Belmont Fund, a Shawnee, Kan.-based private equity firm. The Alsip-based wholesale bakery was founded by Rich Labriola in 1993. Its fresh and frozen breads are sold to hotels, restaurants and grocers from Wisconsin to Indianapolis.

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Cornerstone Bread, one of only two bread bakeries operating in Indianapolis, proudly announces its first open house, which will coincide with The Bread Bakers Guild of America’s 3rd Annual International Bakery Open House on June 29. …