Bakery

Millions of Americans have indulged in a moist, buttery cupcake decked out with colorful icing and savory garnishes, becoming a part of the proclaimed "cupcake craze." New York City's Magnolia Bakery has been attributed to starting the craze, thanks to its cameo in "Sex and the City" in 2000. While many predicted that cupcakes were simply a fad, here we are 13 years later still talking about them and watching intently as new cupcakeries open for business all over the country. …

On Tuesday, April 2, U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-PA) and U.S. Representative Joe Pitts (R-PA) will visit the Pepperidge Farm facility in Denver, Pa., as a part of their effort to pass the Sugar Reform Act, legislation to reform the last of depression-era farm subsidies.  …

Local bakery d:floured, which has been selling its gluten-free baked goods at local farmers markets, has expanded its sales to area grocery stores. …

The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) and Swiss chocolate maker Lindt & Sprungli are providing a financial gift to the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service's Sustainable Perennial Crops Laboratory (SPCL) to support genetics research on fine-flavor cocoa varieties found in Ecuador. The research may help ensure long term supply of cocoa and chocolate products that contain prized flavor attributes. …

Two years ago, Tony Byington, assistant vice president, bakery operations, and the company’s six bakery supervisors began searching for a good-tasting, everyday cookie that customers could find in every corner of Hy-Vee land. On March 20, the boxes hit the shelves. …