Bakery

Circle Foods, LLC, manufacturer of TortillaLand Uncooked Tortillas, has gained distribution of its 12-count Flour Tortilla variety and its 14-count Corn Tortilla variety in the nearly 200 Meijer grocery stores located in five states throughout the Midwest: Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Kentucky and Indiana. …

Marnie Zahn Resnick, co-founder of Annie's Euro Bakery, has paid close attention to the baking industry since the recession hit. Here, she comments on an article that asserts that consumers have opted to cook at home instead of dine out at restaurants or fast food organizations. While this is true, consumers have been spending less money eating out, Resnick asserts that this does not necessarily mean that families have had to forgo what some may consider the luxury of dessert. …

Lavash and pita bread perfectors, Joseph’s Bakery, is now turning its attention to making delicious low carb bread and other healthy baked goods. And while many of us still have the tendency to equate health food with bland – or sometimes unpalatable – flavors, the bakers at Joseph's Bakery are working hard to undo this kind of thinking. Using fresh ingredients that offer a wealth of health benefits, Joseph's Bakery is succeeding in ensuring that those who want to improve their diet and eat healthier aren't being forced to decide between their nutritional goals and great tasting baked goods. …

Hannaford Supermarkets is recalling two products sold in the bakery section because they may contain nuts that are not listed on the product packaging label. Individuals who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to any nuts may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume these items. …

May is Celiac Awareness Month and, just days after first appearing on the shelves of major Canadian retailers, new All But Gluten™ baked goods are receiving rave reviews from consumers following a gluten-free diet. …