Bakery

The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) continues its investigation of an outbreak of Salmonella, possibly related to zeppoles. HEALTH has now received reports of 25 people who are ill throughout the state, with a common characteristic among many as having consumed zeppoles from DeFuscos Bakery. …

The International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association (IDDBA) has announced the three contestants chosen to participate in the 16th annual IDDBA Cake Decorating Challenge to be held at IDDBAs Dairy-Deli-Bake 2011 seminar and expo in Anaheim, CA, June 5-7. There were 78 entrants from 21 supermarket chains. …

Today the American Bakers Association (ABA) urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture to increase sugar imports to address supply concerns shared by the baking industry. Sugar supplies are at dangerously low levels, said Robb MacKie, ABA president and CEO. Bakers continue to face skyrocketing input costs. With recent news of food inflation hitting record highs, now is the time to eliminate politics from the supply of a key baking ingredient. …

At an event hosted for financial analysts today, executives of Flowers Foods unveiled the company’s new vision for growth for the next five years. Flowers executives provided details of the company’s plan for geographic expansion, as well as how the company plans to support growth through prudent financial management, operational excellence, and new product development. The meeting was held at the New York Stock Exchange. …

Over the past year, Canyon Bakehouse has been busy growing. In 2010 they were only serving four states, but now they deliver their line of gluten-free breads, made in a small building south of Loveland, to 35 states. And in March, King Soopers stores began to carry their products too. …