August 2004
FEATURES COVER STORY You might not know Grecian Delight Foods, Inc., but many foodservice operators do. Now the maker of pita bread, pita chips and Greek food under the Opaa! brand in the retail channel caters to Greek and mainstream consumers alike. - Grecian Delight Foods, Inc.PLANT STORY Many wholesale bakers rely on good manufacturing practices or Total Quality Management (TQM) to maximize efficiencies and guarantee food safety. Grecian Delight has gone one step further with a management program called World Class Enterprise. Take a tour of its Elk Grove Village, Ill., plant. BUSINESS & MARKETING EDITOR'S NOTE - Doubling Down Freshly back from the International Baking Industry Expo in Las Vegas, Dan Malovany urges the baking industry to place their bets on the Foundation for the Advancement of Grain Based Foods. IBIE SHOW COVERAGE Overall, this year’s International Baking Industry Exposition was a huge success. At least, that’s what many suppliers are saying. Check out the highlights of this year’s show. NEWS WIRE Krispy Kreme’s woes continue, and the Food and Drug Administration wants to clear up the confusion surrounding net carbs and low-carb claims. - Suppliers News- People on the Move MARKET WATCH To offset softness in white bread sales, many soft panned and hearth bread producers are shaking up their product mix and upgrading their portfolio with a wide range of higher-margin, premium baked goods. - Upping the Ante - Flexing its Muscle NEW PRODUCTS Discover the latest fun new products from Nutri-Grain Chewy Granola Bites to Atkins-approved cookies. ADVERTISER INDEDX TECHNOLOGY & DEVELOPMENT INGREDIENT R&D - In The Mix Today’s ingredient suppliers bring convenience and consistency to bakeries, serving up everything from blends of key active ingredients to complete, ready-to-use mixes. CUTTING EDGE
THE SFA SECTION - Snaxpo 2005 goes Hollywood! - Snack Food Industry Trends - Low-carb Featured at IFT Expo - Chairman’s Letter - Up and Down the Street |
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