High Flavanol Chocolate Confirmed To Positively Impact Brain Performance

February 23, 2012 Barry Callebaut

Chocolate can be good for the brain – at least if you eat the right kind. Chocolate – in particular the dark variety – is already well known for its positive effects when consumed in small quantities. Scientists have now found new evidence for another effect: Chocolate or cocoa powder containing higher amounts of so-called cocoa flavanols can positively influence brain performance in healthy middle-aged individuals in a natural way.

Manny Randazzo Wins Times-Picayune King Cake King 2012 Crown

Let’s not beat around the bead-covered bush any longer. Our panel of tasters has placed the 2012 Times-Picayune/NOLA.com King Cake King crown on the pecan praline king cake at Manny Randazzo King Cakes in Metairie.

George Weston Ltd. Appoints Richard Dufresne As Chief Financial Officer

February 22, 2012 George Weston Limited

George Weston Limited today announced the appointment of Richard Dufresne as Chief Financial Officer of George Weston Limited. He will begin his duties on March 26, 2012.

Bakery Supplier CSM To Slim Down European Unit

February 22, 2012 Ivana Sekularac, Reuters

CSM, the world's largest bakery products supplier, may sell up to one third of its recession-hit European business, hurt by weak consumer spending and high prices for key ingredients such as wheat and sugar.

Caravan Ingredients Introduces Low Sodium Baking Powder

February 21, 2012 Caravan Ingredients

Caravan Ingredients has introduced Low Sodium Baking Powder for chemically leavened baked goods.