Maple Leaf Foods Hires Director Of Culinary Innovation

August 3, 2012 Maple Leaf Foods

Maple Leaf Foods announced that chef Bob Villeneuve has been appointed as Director, Culinary Innovation.

Harris Teeter, Jon Beason Launch Dessert To Benefit Second Harvest Food Bank

August 3, 2012 Harris Teeter

Carolina Panthers’ middle linebacker Jon Beason showed his support to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina on Friday evening, announcing the re-creation and sale of his favorite childhood dessert at two Harris Teeter locations starting next Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012. Proceeds from sales of the dessert will benefit the food bank.

Lady Fortunes Confectionery Company Announces New Product: The Ultimate Candy Apple

August 3, 2012 Lady Fortunes

Called "The ULTIMATE Caramel Apple"- this gargantuan treat is a confectionery giant among all its counterparts. Starting with a crisp, CA grown Granny Smith Apple, Confectionery Artisans hand dip it in luscious caramel, then cover it in a tantalizing jacket of Crispy Rice Treat- but it does not stop there! Each apple is enrobed in a rich coating of Belgian Chocolate- and decorated in a plethora of different toppings and decor.

All Things Baking – Julie Bashore Leads "The Business Of Cakes" Seminar

The Retail Bakers of America brings you All Things Baking 2012 so you can be ahead of the curve on trends and techniques.  If you are a retail baker, food service professional, supplier or just hoping to be a future baker, you should attend All Things Baking on September 9-11, 2012 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. Take three days to gather ideas, find inspiration and attend educational sessions.

ABA Opposes FDA Plans For Consumer Survey On Added Sugar Labeling

ABA submitted comments to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) opposing plans to conduct a consumer response study on added sugar labeling. ABA noted labeling of added sugars would contradict FDA’s historic science-based approach to labeling. ABA also questioned why FDA would proceed when the agency would not have the authority to enforce such a policy.