Bakery

George Weston Limited announced today that its subsidiary, Maplehurst Bakeries, LLC, has completed the purchase of Keystone Bakery Holdings, LLC for total consideration of approximately US $185 million. Keystone is a leading supplier of frozen baked goods to the in-store bakery and foodservice industries. …

Caravan Ingredients has developed Pristine Crack ‘N Good Wheat Base, a natural, egg free cracked wheat base that produces bread with exceptional eye appeal and flavor. This base, part of Caravan Ingredients’ Pristine line of clean label products, enhances uniformity and improves tenderness of baked bread and rolls. …

Cargill today introduced Clear Valley omega-3 shortening, an industry-first shortening innovation to help bakeries differentiate their products and out-perform competitive brands, at the International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) in Las Vegas. The new shortening helps bakers differentiate their products by adding a FDAMA* nutrient content claim for ALA omega-3. …

Baker Boy in Dickinson, ND is having a tough time keeping up with customer demands. But as Reporter Kate Schell explains, that should soon change. They’ve seem to have found a recipe for success. …

Cargill Process Optimizers (CPO), a service designed to help food manufacturers grow leaner through operational and sustainability efficiencies, was introduced today at the International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) in Las Vegas. CPO helps bakeries and other food manufacturers improve bottom line results by helping them reduce energy and water consumption, reduce yields and enhance their capacity. …