Congressman Bob Goodlatte kicks off the meeting with his political insight and insider details on the Sugar Reform Act. The meeting also features a business preparedness speaker offering advice on natural and expected disasters.
Regarding the Senate vote reaffirming the Sugar Reform deal, the American Bakers Association (ABA), Washington, is disappointed in the rejection to modify what it says is an antiquated program.
Charles E. Burford, founder of the Burford Corp. and the inventor of a wide range of specialty equipment for the bakery industry, died on May 16 in Dallas.
Post Holdings will acquire assets from Hearthside Food Solutions comprising the Golden Temple, Peace Cereal, Sweet Home Farm and Willamette Valley Granola Co. brands, as well as its private-label granola business.
BBU Inc., parent company of Bimbo Bakeries companies, has initiated a voluntary regional recall of hamburger and hot dog rolls due to the possible presence of metal fragments.
New panel discussions and numerous speakers from the White House, federal agencies and Congress will make the Independent Bakers Association’s June convention a not-to-be-missed event.
The Food Marketing Institute (FMI), Arlington, Va., says its current board of officers will remain in their roles for another year to oversee the start of the association’s new strategic plan. FMI also says that next year’s show will be renamed "FMI Connect, The Global Food Retail Experience."