As a woman-founded brand, Plano, Texas-based Stacy’s Pita Chips has been helping women rise through its annual mentorship program, the Stacy’s Rise Project. With the launch of this year’s program, the brand is deepening its commitment by celebrating women’s strength in the face of adversity with “Rise,” a short film created by filmmaker Nisha Ganatra, and […]
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Posted inBakery News, Midwest
JTM Foods Breaks Ground On Facility In Wichita, KS
JTM Foods is expanding its distribution by breaking ground Aug. 24 on a new facility in Wichita, Kansas. Representatives of JTM Foods and its financial partner Tenex Capital Management announced the expansion, joining community leaders in the groundbreaking at ict21 Industrial District. The company also announced plans to hire 150 people within the next two […]
Posted inBakery News, National
St Pierre’s Huber Discusses Driving Category Growth At IBIE Expo
Sponsored Content The International Baking Industry Exposition is back and this time, St Pierre is on the scene. St Pierre Bakery has been carving out a space in the American bakery market since 2015. Ahead of IBIE in Las Vegas, The Shelby Report talks to St Pierre Bakery Customer Development Director, Jake Huber. Read more on why […]
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DecoCookies Looking North Of The Border For Future Growth
Minna Thrall, PR and communications manager of Mexico City, Mexico-based DecoCookies, recently sat down and spoke to The Shelby Report about the company’s future growth plans. DecoCookies was founded “through the wit” of Eliana Campos Berry, a self-taught baker, according to Thrall. “She started baking for her sons because she believed in spreading joy and […]
Posted inBakery News, Northeast
Martin’s Potato Rolls Expands Distribution To Midwest
Pennsylvania-based Martin’s Famous Potato Rolls and Bread has expanded into the Cleveland, Ohio, retail market. The company’s products are available for purchase in these areas through retail and club stores. Cleveland consumers can find Martin’s full product offering, including its Sandwich Potato Rolls and Long Potato Rolls. Other available products include Slider Potato Rolls, Dinner Potato Rolls, Party […]
Posted inBakery News, Executive News, Southeast
Flowers Foods Promotes Roach To Chief Strategic Projects Officer
Thomasville, Georgia-based Flowers Foods has promoted David Roach, formerly president of cake operations, to chief strategic projects officer, effective immediately. In this newly created role, Roach is responsible for leading various strategic projects for the company and will continue to report to Brad Alexander, chief operating officer. Tom Winters, Flowers’ chief supply chain officer, is responsible for overseeing […]
Posted inBakery News, Lipari Foods, National
St Pierre Driving U.S. Brioche Market With New Innovations
London, England-based St Pierre Bakery is known in America for its sweet and soft brioche products. Brioche is a bit different from most breads because it’s made with an “enriched dough and tastes a little sweeter,” according to Paul Baker, St Pierre’s founder. Baker recently sat down with The Shelby Report to discuss the company’s […]
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Fareway Baker Gosselin Wins State, International Honors
Pleasant Hill, Iowa-based Fareway and Brandy Gosselin, bakery manager, are celebrating her win of recent state and international honors. Gosselin recently attended the 2022 International Dairy, Deli, and Bakery Association’s event in Atlanta, Georgia, where she was awarded 2022 Cake Artist of the Year. She was selected for the honor from cake decorators across the […]