Horsham, Pennsylvania-based Sara Lee Bread has introduced a new lineup of products – white bread made with veggies. The new variety is baked with the equivalent of one cup of veggies per loaf and fortified with vitamins A, D and E. In addition to offering a source of vitamins, each 18-ounce loaf is baked without artificial […]
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Why Brands Are Driving Bakery In 2023
Sponsored content As U.S. shoppers battle inflation, value for money is paramount for retailers competing for custom in a market fiercer than ever before. We sat down with Neil Pittman, director of sales USA for St Pierre Bakery, to talk about why today’s challenges create opportunity for brands able to help retailers balance demand for […]
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Haaf Named President, CEO Of IDDBA
The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association’s executive committee has appointed David Haaf as its new president and CEO. Haaf brings more than 30 years of retail food service and culinary experience to the association. His most recent position was VP of foodservice and Starbucks operations for Abingdon, Virginia-based K-VA-T Food Stores Inc. “After a nationwide […]
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Dawn Foods Appoints Two Executives To New Positions
Jackson, Michigan-based Dawn Foods is expanding its North America leadership team with two key appointments. The company has announced the promotion of Becky Loveland to VP of North America strategy and business planning and the appointment of Elena Taylor as VP of national accounts. Loveland, who previously served as senior director of portfolio and marketing strategy, brings her expertise to the forefront […]
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Flowers Foods Names Cox As Chief Human Resources Officer
Thomasville, Georgia-based Flowers Foods has named Cindy Cox as chief human resources officer. In this role, she will lead the company’s human resources organization, reporting to President and CEO A. Ryals McMullian. “Cindy brings a distinguished track record of excellence in human resources management to Flowers, and I’m confident that she will make a tremendous impact as our new CHRO,” […]
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JTM Foods Acquires Cookies-N-Milk
Erie, Pennsylvania-based JTM Foods (d.b.a. JJ’s Bakery) has acquired McKinney, Texas-based Cookies-n-Milk, a family-owned and -operated producer of edible cookie dough bites, individually wrapped cookies and brownies, packaged donut holes and frozen cookie doughs for retail operators. “Cookies-n-Milk is an excellent fit with the JTM portfolio further enhancing JTM’s position as ‘The Best Choice’ in sweet […]
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Tacodeli Launches Flour Tortillas At Whole Foods Market
Tacodeli, the taco concept with locations in Austin, Dallas and Houston, is offering its flour tortillas at Whole Foods Market stores across Texas. Tacodeli’s Flour Tortillas are available in the refrigerated section and are offered fully cooked or uncooked to cook at home. The tortillas are made with four ingredients and no preservatives. In addition to its flour tortillas, Whole Foods […]
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November Sales Delivered Mixed Results For Deli, Dairy, Bakery
IRI, 210 Analytics and IDDBA are sharing more analysis from the deli, dairy and bakery departments. Dairy and bakery had above-average inflation, whereas deli was below in November versus the November 2021 average. With heavy inflation in eggs and other dairy items, the total refrigerated department generated a 20.6 percent increase in sales to reach $7.5 […]