Cargill Launches Confectionery Essentials Education Seminar

September 4, 2012 Cargill

Cargill, owner of Wilbur® chocolate and Peter's® chocolate, today announced it has expanded the curriculum of its popular The Chocolatier's Workshop™ with a new seminar, Confectionery Essentials.  Confectionery Essentials is an intensive, two-day, hands-on immersion into the fundamental techniques of producing confections.  The next session will be held April 24-25, 2013, at Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate headquarters in Lititz, Pa.

Cybros The Sprouted Bakehouse Moving To Milwaukee

September 4, 2012 Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel

Waukesha-based wholesale bakery that makes sprouted-grain rolls, bread and buns is planning a move to Milwaukee’s Menomonee Valley Industrial Center, it was announced Thursday.

Inline Plastics Introduces Crystal Fresh Line Of Upscale Bakery Packaging

August 31, 2012 Inline Plastics Corporation

Inline Plastics Corp. announces the introduction of the Crystal Fresh® line of upscale bakery packaging.  Available in 7 commonly used sizes, these containers are ideal for in-store and retail bakeries, as well as processors who supply these bakeries.  The containers feature a clean, elegant design with minimal ribbing and crystal clear appearance emphasizing quality of contents which increases impulse purchases resulting in higher sales.

Nielsen Perishables Group Creates First Ever Syndicated Reports For All Fresh Departments

August 31, 2012 Nielsen Perishables Group

A total-store perspective is essential to understand and manage complementary and competitive fresh products, and to identify opportunities for growth and innovation. The Nielsen Perishables Group developed Syndicated Fresh Reports to understand and measure the complete fresh food business (meat, produce, deli, bakery and seafood departments), enabling fact-based decisions and enhanced analytical power.

NCA Opens Nomination Period For The 2013 Confectionery Leadership Awards

The National Confectioners Association, in conjunction with Candy & Snack TODAY magazine, has opened the nomination period for the 2013 Confectionery Leadership Awards which allow NCA manufacturers and brokers to recognize trade customers who not only support, but also lead the confectionery industry in innovative thought leadership.