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."

DeMet’s Candy Co.’s TrueNorth nut cluster brand joins New Jersey-based B&G Foods Inc.’s snack line.

The Independent Bakers Association is accepting nominations for posts on its board of directors.

PepsiCo Inc., the world’s largest snack-food maker, reports profits that topped analysts’ estimates, helped by global snack sales.

John Rudolph, founder of Rudolph Foods, died on April 16 in Lima, Ohio.

Proceed with caution are the economy watchwords today, as a new Deloitte survey suggests the economic meltdown has instilled a new sense of prudence.

Donald R. Shaffer, founder of Shaffer Manufacturing, died on April 12. He was at 87.