After nearly a century on New York's Long Island, Entenmann’s in late August stopped producing its famous pastries. From a small bake shop on Main Street to a big production factory on Fifth Avenue in Bay Shore, Entenmann’s called Long Island home for nearly a century. That era has ended.

Mike Andres will take over as president of McDonald’s USA in October.

Kurt Miller of J&K Ingredients is chairman of the board of directors for 2014-15.

The Schiller Park, IL, plant, which produces Twinkies and other Hostess treats, is expected to close Oct. 19.

Located in Marion and Morral, the two plants produce Orville Redenbacher microwave popcorn.

The American Society of Baking is accepting applications for its 2015 Innovation Awards through Oct. 10.

The Tennessee-based gourmet cookie maker revamps its packaging, website and collateral material and updates its Nashville facility.

Education sessions, networking opportunities and complimentary admission to PACK EXPO International await Independent Bakers Association members in Chicago in November.

Rudolph Foods celebrates the 4th Annual Truck Driver Appreciation Week, Sept. 14-20, with a contest for $1,500 and pork rinds.

The Pittsfield, NH, manufacturer of ready-made pizza crusts and flatbread pizzas will break ground on a new facility on Aug. 14 as well as launch a program honoring first responders.