Consolidated Biscuit Bought By Illinois Firm

Consolidated Biscuit Co., a maker of cookies, crackers, and other snacks, said yesterday it has been acquired by Hearthside Food Solutions, a Downers Grove, Ill., manufacturer of specialty food products.

Jera Concepts Announces Jera Supplyit Supply Network Solution For Fresh Item Retail Outlets

May 13, 2010 Jera Concepts

Jera Concepts, an enterprise level development company for the fresh item retail industry announced Jera Supplyit, an application suite providing a web based solution to manage the supply of products across a network at the NYACS Show on May 12, 2010. Jera Concepts has been providing innovative highly effective web based solutions to manage production, ordering, inventory, and sales management, resulting in significant cost reductions since 2006.

St. Paul, MN Bakery Project On Fast Track

Construction only began last month on the project, in St. Pauls east side, but if all goes according to schedule, the new 144,000-square-foot bakery will be producing hamburger buns and other baked goods by years end.

Crystal Palace Cupcake Tree Available In New Shapes, Economy Versions

May 13, 2010 Crown Plastics

Just in time for summer weddings and parties, the Crystal Palace Cupcake Tree, the stunning round acrylic dessert stand known for its elegance and clever construction, has debuted in square and floret shapes for those who want an out-of-the-ordinary design for their special occasion.

Sorghum Food Workshop Targets Kansas Baking Industry, Promotes Gluten-Free Uses

An upcoming workshop for food industry leaders features ways to use the sorghum in whole-grain and gluten-free foods.