Bakery

Innophos Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: IPHS), a leading North American specialty phosphates producer, today announced plans for the expansion of its Nashville, Tennessee facility for the production of its specialty leavening acid CAL-RISE. This expansion, which is due to be completed by mid-year 2011, doubles the current capacity for this specialty product. The project also further reinforces Innophos’ commitment to the Nashville Plant as one of its key manufacturing sites. …

Chuys Bakery has leased 4,800 square feet in South Austin for the company’s second store. …

The Retail Bakers of America, American Bakers Association and Bakery Equipment Manufacturers & Allieds (BEMA) announced the launch of their newest industry event, All Things Baking, at a press conference held before the second day opening of the International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE). …

Pumpkin lovers can relax: A nearly yearlong shortage of the canned stuff is over. That means an end to the hoarding, rationing and even pumpkin profiteering that have been going on since heavy rain ruined last year’s harvest and caused a shortfall. But the country’s top producer says this year’s crop is healthy and cans are arriving in stores. …

BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. is pleased to announce its “Supplier Partners of the Year” for 2010. These awards are presented annually to the Company’s supplier partners that have made the most significant contributions to the continuing evolution of the quality, differentiation and value of the BJ’s restaurant concept for the consumer, as well as to the advancement of the overall productivity and leverage of BJ’s business model. For 2010, BJ’s “Supplier Partners of the Year” are Highland Baking Company, Sugardale Foods, Constellation Wines, Javi LLC and Terra Nova Industries. …