A quarter-billion dollars is a lot of dough, but Harlan Bakeries hopes to further grow that annual sales figure over the next few years. Once a bagel specialist, the Avon, Ind.-based bakery now offers a full line of products, including frozen pies, cakes and cookie dough. This month, members of the family-built business share some of their secrets to success in today’s competitive industry.

For 30 years, life was easy as pie at Kyger, a regional dessert producer in Indiana. After Harlan Bakeries purchased the company in 2000, that all changed. Harlan expanded its product offerings and grew the business so much that it recently had to open a 150,000-sq.-ft. bakery to keep up with demand.

There are a “hole” lot of bagels being produced at Harlan Bakeries’ Avon, Ind., plant. We take you inside the state-of-the-art facility, where the right software is as important as the softness of the dough

Wanna fail to lose weight? Try a fad diet! Just ask Dan Malovany, the big man on the magazine.

The Grain Foods Foundation has tapped celebrity chef Dave Lieberman to help promote America’s Healthy Sandwich Showdown. We talked to the Food Network star about today’s top breads, fillings and condiments.

Whether it’s a happy Halloween or Thanksgiving or a merry Christmas that consumers seek, the key to holiday contentment lies in the sweets served, from ghostly treats to pumpkin pies to sugar cookies.

More complex menu items at Einstein Bros. Bagels — as well as top-shelf bagels — are transforming the fast-casual chain into a breakfast and lunchtime destination.

Bread has come a long way since its biblical beginnings, but the staff of life stays true to its roots through today’s popular artisan, Old-World-style loaves.

Move over Martha. “Debbie Crocker” is baking up goodies, just in time for the holiday season.

Read up on the latest childhood obesity stats, healthful lunchbox alternatives and a new portion-control product for kids.

Pop-Tartsare as patriotic as reality TV … or so says Kellogg’s, sponsor of the 2006 American IdolsLive tour.

Don’t know one end of a wiggy from another? Apparently, many people have the same problem. Electrical troubleshooting is just one of several skills a bakery maintenance staff needs, according to columnist Jeff Dearduff.

School districts nationwide are battling the bulge through new guidelines from the School Nutrition Association.