Consumer Demands And Economy Shape Trends Into 2010

December 14, 2009 Jennifer Fox, Baking & Snack

As consumer spending continues its rebound, smart manufacturers will persist with many of the same behaviors that brought them success in 2009 marketing for value, health, environmental awareness and innovative flavors

MESA Foods To Invest Nearly $2.9 Million In Louisville, KY Plant

December 11, 2009 MESA Foods

MESA Foods, producers of corn and flour products for restaurants, grocery stores, national accounts, and food service and private label segments plans to invest $2.9 million in plant expansion to increase production.

Tofte, Bramble Join Bread Bakers Guild of America Board

December 10, 2009 Staff Reporter, Bakers Journal

The Bread Bakers Guild of America has elected two experienced and talented baking professionals to to three-year terms beginning in January.

General Mills Launches Consumer Website Of Gluten-free Foods & Recipes

December 9, 2009 General Mills

In reposnse to heavy consumer inquiry, General Mills has launched liveglutenfreely.com, giving them 24/7 access to information about General Mills gluten-free products.

Apple Skin May Boost Fiber In Baking Applications

A study published in the Journal of Food Quality states that adding dried apple skin powder could boost the fiber content of baked goods without detrimentally affecting the sensory profile.