Educational sessions, networking opportunities and exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services for the baking industry await baking professionals at the American Society of Baking’s BakingTech 2013. This year’s event will be held March 3-5 in Chicago.

Effective Jan. 1, Joseph Mariano Turano became president of Turano Baking Co., Berwyn, Ill. More than 50 years ago, his father, Mariano, founded the company. Joe Turano joins the family’s third generation, which is positioned for leadership, to boost the company’s growth, provide guidance and passion and vision to move the company into more innovative areas.

Flowers Foods Inc., Thomasville, Ga., is set to buy Wonder Bread and some other brands owned by Hostess Brands Inc. for $360 million, according to Reuters.

Snyder’s-Lance Inc. says it will close its bakery facility in Cambridge, Ontario, effective May 17, to reduce operating costs and consolidate production into other manufacturing sites.

Flowers Foods has acquired the perpetual, exclusive and royalty-free licenses to the Sara Lee and Earthgrains brands for sliced breads, buns and rolls in California from BBU Inc.

In response to increased supply chain demands, food re-distributor Dot Foods Inc. and General Mills have reached an agreement for Dot to carry General Mills’ refrigerated Yoplait and Pillsbury brand offerings.

As part of its 100th anniversary celebration this year, Lance announces product introductions and improvements, social media giveaways and more.

Effective May 22, Allen L. Shiver will take the helm of Thomasville, Ga.-based Flowers Foods as president and CEO.

Tyson Mexican Original, a subsidiary of Tyson Foods Inc., has acquired the assets of Don Julio Foods in Clearfield, Utah. The deal includes retail branded tortilla, chip and snack business.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will hold additional public meetings in February and March to discuss new proposals under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).