Wheat For People Allergic To Gluten: Possible?

Can scientists create gluten-free wheat plants to make bread with?  Writing in the journal PNAS, a team of scientists concludes that it’s quite possible.

Hostess Chapter 11 Trustee Sought By Bakers' Union

A Hostess Brands Inc. union and a pension fund asked the judge overseeing the company’s bankruptcy to appoint a Chapter 11 trustee to wind down the maker of Twinkies and Wonder Bread.

Allergy Alert Issued For Pies Labeled As 'Apple Lattice' In Washington & Oregon

November 27, 2012 FDA

Legendary Baking of Denver, Colorado is recalling 726 Private Selection 9-Inch pies labeled as "Apple Lattice" with a UPC of 1111060195 and Lot Code 12296 (located on side of aluminum pie tie, because the pies may contain undeclared EGGS. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to EGGS may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

ConAgra Foods To Acquire Ralcorp

November 27, 2012 ConAgra Foods

ConAgra Foods, Inc. and Ralcorp Holdings, Inc. today announced that the boards of directors of both companies have unanimously approved a definitive agreement under which ConAgra Foods will acquire Ralcorp, the largest manufacturer of private label food in the U.S.

Why A Flowers Foods Bid For Hostess Would Be Good For The Triad

Flowers Foods Inc. is considered a likely bidder for Hostess Brands Inc. and that could be good news for the Triad.