The American Society of Baking (ASB) recently announced several changes to its BakingTech 2013 schedule. The show will be held March 3-5 in Chicago.

Performance coach and adviser Joe Calloway will be the keynote speaker at the Opening Super Session of the 2013 American Wholesale Marketing Association (AWMA) Show, which will be held March 6-8 in the Peabody Hotel in Orlando, Fla.

Cargill Inc. and Arasco are creating a new starches and sweeteners joint venture in Saudi Arabia. The new company will acquire Arasco’s existing corn milling facility in Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia, and produce starch-based products primarily for Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.

McKee Food, Collegedale, Tenn., reportedly will offer Hostess Brands Inc. approximately $27 million for its Drake’s brand, a maker of snack cakes.

The Food Marketing Institute’s signature FMI Show will be held annually beginning in 2014. At this time, FMI is considering potential changes to the event and possible locations.

Ten finalists will be selected to prepare their creations on April 27 during the National Cornbread Festival in South Pittsburg, Tenn.

The National Confectioners Association will present three 2013 Confectionary Leadership Awards next month at its annual State of the Industry Conference in Miami.

In the past two decades, AIB International’s global network has expanded from its headquarters in Manhattan, Kan., to include regional offices in Europe, Latin America and Asia Pacific.

The Retail Bakers of America’s 13th Annual Pillsbury Bakers’ Plus Decorating Competition will once again be a featured event at IBIE 2013, the baking industry’s triennial international event, scheduled for Oct. 6-9 in Las Vegas.

Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery, Boulder, Colo., is offering weekly giveaways and a $1,000 reward to fans who help in the search for “Soft & Fluffy” gluten-free bread.