The International Dairy•Deli•Bakery Association seeks decorators to compete in its 18th annual Cake Decorating Challenge, to be held during the Dairy-Deli-Bake Seminar and Expo in June.
More results of the bad economy: U.K. consumers are buying less bread and making what they buy go further, even if it means eating stale bread. Meanwhile, supermarkets hit by shoppers' reluctance to purchase bread are pressuring suppliers for cheaper products.
Some food and nutrition statements are coming through loud and clear, with survey data from the International Food Information Council Foundation (IFIC) indicating that 70% and 63% of consumers are trying to consume less sugar and HFCS, respectively.
Nation Pizza and Foods, the subject of our upcoming December feature articles, was recently selected as Supplier of the Year for contract manufacturing by Nestlé Business Services North America Technical Procurement. The Schaumburg, Ill.-based supplier was selected from more than 130 contract manufacturers to receive the award.