Café Valley Bakery Launches New 7UP Cake

June 14, 2012 Café Valley Bakery

Café Valley Bakery, a leading bakery for cakes, muffins, croissants and more with over 52,000 distribution locations worldwide, introduces its new 7UP® Cake at participating grocery chains throughout the U.S. in July.

Hostess Warns Of Illinois Layoffs

Hostess Brands Inc.’s bankruptcy fight with its unions over reducing its labor costs could have a significant impact on Illinois manufacturing. The maker of Wonder Bread, Twinkies and Ho Hos sent potential layoff notices to all 18,500 of its employees last month, including 1,380 in Illinois.

Seattle Weekly Ranks Seattle's 10 Best Bakeries

Here, our picks for the best bakeries in Seattle. Just like bakers, we stick to the same recipe with every list: Erin Thompson compiles the write-ups, and we list the runners-up in no particular order. The grand prize winner's on the final page.

Baker's Pride Expands Product Line, Adds Jobs To Burlington Facility

June 13, 2012 Baker's Pride, Inc.

Baker's Pride, Inc., a commercial bakery and manufacturer of private label and proprietary baked products, today announced expanded doughnut production capabilities and products through a new, hi-tech doughnut facility at the Mt. Pleasant Street Bakery, a Baker's Pride company. The facility located in Burlington, Iowa is anticipated to begin actual production later this year. When completed, the 65,000 square foot facility will produce both frozen ready-to-finish and ready-to-sell doughnuts.

New Pastry-Themed Line Of Jubilee Fudge Brings Parisian Elegance To Everyday Treats

June 13, 2012 Sweet Jubilee Gourmet

Sweet Jubilee Gourmet® announces a new addition to their wildly successful Jubilee Fudge™ brand: a line of pastry-themed confections designed to resemble the fancy cakes and pies found in gourmet patisserie shops.