Bakery

Today The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc. announced the appointment of six proven operating executives to its Merchandising & Marketing team to sharpen the Company’s focus on enhancing value for customers, while reducing structural and operating costs. …

Pastry chef Jean-Luc Albin certainly can turn out a delicious traditional king cake – one with a premium brioche dough, rich with butter and eggs. But these days it’s his inspired variations on that classic that he’s most passionate about. …

Tootie Pie Company, Inc. reported record revenues of $1,061,215 for the period ending December 31, 2010, versus revenues of $910,837 for the same period in 2009, a 17% improvement. …

The board of directors of Flowers Foods (NYSE: FLO) today announced a quarterly dividend of $.20 per share. This action renews the annual dividend rate of $.80. The dividend is payable on March 17, 2011, to shareholders of record on March 3, 2011. …

The Rome is just one of several restaurants in Columbia that have responded to an increasing demand for gluten-free food with special menu items. The demand has also resulted in gluten-free sections in Columbia grocery stores, including Schnucks, Hy-Vee and Gerbes. …