If you’ve never visited a large-scale bakery facility, stepping onto the production floor of Highland Baking’s flagship location in Northbrook, IL is likely to overwhelm. 

The bread-centric chain recently signed five such agreements across the country.

An expert from the bakery supplier discusses cost-effective, sustainable alternatives.

Back in January, Oprah Winfrey began a campaign devoted to her heartfelt love of bread. And when Oprah says, “I love bread,” America listens. It’s just that simple.

‘I LOVE BREAD’ will be the rallying cry of a joint effort by the Grains Foods Foundation and Bakery Equipment Manufacturers and Allieds designed to help the baking industry publicly promote bread.

Shifting consumer demand equals opportunity for commercial bakers.

Chris Mulford succeeds Mickey Miller as president of Flowers Baking Co. of Thomasville.

Alpine Valley Bread Co. will operate as an independent subsidiary of Flowers Foods.

Certain limited breads produced under the Sara Lee, Great Value, Kroger, Bimo, Nature’s Harvest and L’Oven Fresh brands are affected.