Bakery

Grupo Bimbo (BIMBOA.MX) is the lead bidder to buy Sara Lee Corp’s (SLE.N) North American bread business for about $1 billion, though a deal could be several weeks away, Bloomberg news reported on Tuesday. …

Take a sip of your favorite root beer. What does it taste like, besides familiar? Wintergreen, licorice, cherry, ginger, vanilla and nutmeg are among the most prevalent notes, and they make root beer a worthy flavor component for cooking and baking. …

In a move to help greater St. Cloud area residents eat better, improve their health and reduce rising obesity rates, a unique team involving CentraCare Health Foundation’s BLEND initiative, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross), and Coborn’s grocery stores, today introduced the NuVal nutritional scoring system to Central Minnesota. …

The Kroger Co. today announced that Jeffrey D. Burt has been promoted to Group Vice President of Perishables Merchandising and Procurement. …

Ralcorp Holdings, Inc. is pleased to announce that Benjamin Akande and Jonathan E. Baum have been appointed to serve on the company’s board of directors. …