Bakery

The American Bakers Association’s (ABA) President and CEO Robb MacKie will testify before the Maryland House of Delegates Committee on Economic Matters on Tuesday afternoon, March 12. Accompanying Mr. MacKie will be JR Paterakis, Vice President Sales & Marketing for H & S Bakery/Northeast Foods. Mr. Paterakis has been the leader of a multi-industry effort to crack down on organized baking and food industry plastic equipment theft. Also scheduled to appear are representatives of the dairy and the beverage industries. …

Pastry Live is pleased to announce the cake artists taking part in this year’s Art of Cake competition. Nominated by our competition committee, each entrant will be asked to present a cake embodying this year’s theme of Art Nouveau, along with a tasting cake to display their baking prowess. Competing Sunday, August 25th, here are the finalists for this year’s Art of Cake competition: …

Pastry Smart LLC, announced at Natural Products Expo West the launch of two new brands, Le Culture and Mission Blue Confections. Produced by Pastry Smart, the first bread, pastry and confectionary producer to be American Humane Certified, Le Culture and Mission Blue Confections use all natural, organic, and local ingredients. …

The new 2-day Convention Program will take place at the same location as last year, the Hilton Marietta Hotel & Conference Center. The vendors will be making this a Selling Show where you can purchase goods on the floor & get Convention Only deals (Save room in the car!) We’ll have eight demonstrations that are part of your admission! Of course it wouldn’t be an SRBA Convention without our Decorating and Baked Foods Competitions. …

A popular Agoura Hills bakery has expanded its retail products into eight locations in the Albertson’s supermarket chain. …