Bakery

With obesity fears a constant concern, many are striving to eat better, seeking out affordable better-for-you food options. Whole grain products have certainly hit that sweet spot, and shoppers now have many options across food and beverage sectors. According to recent research from Mintel Global New Products Database (GNPD), more than 3,700 products were launched since 2005 with a “whole grain” claim in the US. …

Flowers Foods (NYSE: FLO) will webcast its presentation to analysts from its bakery in Bardstown, Ky., on September 22, 2010. George E. Deese, chairman of the board and chief executive officer, and other Flowers executives will discuss the company’s operations and strategies and provide a look at Flowers’ newest bakery. The webcast will last approximately 1 hour. …

Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB) today announced that its Pepperidge Farm division will further reduce sodium across its portfolio of 84 breads, rolls and bagels. By February 2011, 80 percent (69 varieties) of these Pepperidge Farm products will be at least 25 percent lower in sodium than regular breads, rolls and bagels1 a significant achievement given that salt not only adds flavor to baked goods but also affects texture and color. …

GreenPalm will appeal to US baking companies to help tackle rainforest destruction and other environmental problems by supporting sustainable palm oil production. GreenPalm, the certificate trading program that supports palm oil producers working responsibly, will issue the appeal at the International Baking Industry Exposition in Las Vegas, Nevada, from September 26-29, 2010, at Booth 9650. …

Immaculate Baking Company, known for its delicious, all-natural, ready-to-bake cookies, today announces their partnership with Cookies for Kids Cancer, a non-profit organization committed to raising awareness and funding for pediatric cancer research. Beginning in September, all Immaculate Baking Chocolate Chunk Cookie Dough packages will feature the Cookies for Kids Cancer logo and encourage consumers to hold charitable bake sales. …