Bakery

In June more than 200 senior business leaders from the cocoa, chocolate and retail industries, as well as influential politicians and key NGO representatives, will meet at CHOCOVISION 2012 to discuss challenges and opportunities in the cocoa supply chain. The first of a bi-annual series of conferences will take place in Davos, Switzerland from June 5 to 7, and will explore new solutions for securing a successful future to chocolate driven by the theme "Balance the Challenge: From cocoa to chocolate – strategy, sustainability and success". …

Braum’s is now offering a new line of “Artisan Style” Breads including 24 ounce loaves of Whole Wheat Honey, Honey Oat Nut, Flax Seed, 100% Whole Wheat, and Multi Grain. …

The American Bakers Association has recently released its 2012 FDA Inspection Manual.
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Wholesale baking company Hostess Brands Inc., has notified the state it may lay off more than 180 workers in Wisconsin as part of its plan to get out of bankruptcy. …

Investors are betting Maple Leaf Foods Inc. (MFI) can rebound from a slump in bakery sales by cutting costs as the food company trades at half the price-earnings value of its peers. …