Registration is now open for the American Bakers Association Executive Leadership Development Committee (ABA ELDC) Public Policy Forum, scheduled for Sept. 17-19 in Washington.

More than 300 AIB International associates from around the world will come together July 21-24 at 2014 All-Staff Conference in Manhattan, KS.

The New York-based gourmet cupcake maker reaches an acquisition agreement with Lemonis Fisher Acquisition Co. LLC, a joint venture of Marcus Lemonis LLC and Fischer Enterprises LLC, as part of its voluntary Chapter 11 filing.

The all-cash transaction is valued at approximately $8.55 billion, including Hillshire Brands’ outstanding net debt.

We’re only halfway through the year, but we’ve uncovered so many interesting new snack and bakery products already that we can’t wait to share our favorites with you.

Michael Douglas “Doug” Horn Sr., president of A.C. Horn & Co., Dallas, died July 5.

David Van Laar of Oak State Products becomes president of the Biscuit &Cracker Manufacturers’ Association.

McKee Foods, bakers of the Little Debbie brand, is launching Little Debbie single-serve Premium Muffins.