Bakery

Tracy Claros’ unwavering determination to share Sticky Toffee Pudding with America placed her in the lead of a new trend and has led to a recent invitation to present her winning confection on November 9th at the exclusive press tasting event hosted by the National Association for Specialty Food Trade (NASFT). The event will host national media outlets including the Food Network, O The Oprah Magazine and Epicurious, among others, to highlight NASFT’s 2010 sofi gold award winners – the latest specialty food trends as holiday gift options. …

Known for its wide variety of flavorful, nutritious breads, Country Hearth breads is offering grocery shoppers across the upper Midwest another reason to love the brand the chance to win one of four $1000 cash awards in Country Hearth’s first “Home for the Holidays” Sweepstakes. …

Why are cupcakes so darn fun? The single-serving pastries, decked out with frosting and sometimes sprinkles and fillings have enjoyed a renaissance in recent years, with bakeries specializing in the confections to the exclusion of all else. …

Flowers Foods will review third quarter 2010 earnings and take questions from analysts during a live webcast on November 11, 2010. Flowers Foods will release earnings on November 11 prior to the webcast. …

A Northern Virginia baking company is moving its operations to Prince George’s County, where it will employ 60 people, with plans to nearly double its workforce in the next three to five years. …