Silver Medalist Mike Zakowski Teaches Sold-Out Whole Grain Baking Class

On August 11-12, Mike Zakowski taught a sold-out class, “Coupe du Monde Whole Grain Breads & Stenciling Techniques,” for The Bread Bakers Guild of America. The class, which was hosted by Keith Giusto Bakery Supply in Petaluma, CA, was part of The Guild’s 2012 Cereal Series: Going With the Grain, which emphasizes baking with whole grains.

Florida's El Zocalo Supermarket Produces Fresh Tortillas Daily

El Zocalo stocks a large selection of mass produced tortillas that can be found at typical supermarkets, but chooses to produce its own tortillas to meet the demand of the large Hispanic community in the area, manager Sonia Buendia said.

Julian Bakery Offers Diet-Friendly Foods That Are Still Satisfying

August 21, 2012 Julian Bakery

Julian Bakery recognizes that many people follow different diets for a variety of reasons; despite these differences, the company offers diet-friendly products that meet the needs of several popular plans.

General Mills To Host Artisan Pizza Class For Bread Bakers Guild Of America

Once you’ve learned to bake artisan pizza – hand- shaped and made with fresh, quality ingredients – you’ll never settle for cardboard pizza again.

Barry Callebaut To Collaborate With Rainforest Alliance To Train Cocoa Farmers In Cameroon

August 20, 2012 Barry Callebaut

Barry Callebaut, the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate, has begun training members of five farmer cooperatives in the Central region of Cameroon to enable them to become independently certified by Rainforest Alliance. Approximately 1,000 farmers will receive training in the next 12 months. This is an extension of the already successful collaboration between Barry Callebaut and the prominent independent certification body that began in Ivory Coast in 2010.