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Six Guiding Trends Include How Food Influences Tech Of Today, Tomorrow

The IDDBA Show kicked off June 9 with a panel discussion on the six guiding trends in dairy, deli and bakery.  Moderator Anne-Marie Roerink, president of 210 Analytics, was joined by panelists Jewel Hunt, Albertson’s VP of fresh merchandising; Josh Bickford, president of Clyde’s Donuts; Jody Barrik, UNFI’s SVP of fresh merchandising and sales; and […]

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IDDBA Begins Anniversary Show In Houston

The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association held its annual convention and expo June 9-11 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. The show is the largest industry-only show for the dairy, deli, bakery and foodservice industries. The annual IDDBA trade show attracts more than 10,000 registrants, includes more than 800 exhibiting companies […]

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‘Cake Boss’ Stresses Importance Of Innovation, Quality In Bakery Industry

Celebrity baker Bartolo “Buddy” Valastro Jr. emphasized the importance of innovation, quality and staying on trend during a presentation Sunday at the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association’s 2024 Show in Houston.  A fourth-generation baker perhaps best known for the TV show Cake Boss, Valastro has grown Carlo’s Bakery – his family’s Hoboken, New Jersey-based bake […]

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IDDBA Show In Houston Marks Association’s 60th Anniversary

The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year and will mark the milestone at the upcoming IDDBA show to be held June 9-11 in Houston. Whitney Atkins, VP of marketing for IDDBA, said registration is on track to be as good or better than last year’s show in Anaheim, California. […]

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Kevin’s Natural Foods Names Bernstein As CEO

Kevin’s Natural Foods has named Roxanne Bernstein as CEO to support the brand’s continued growth. Bernstein joined Kevin’s Natural Foods in April, and will transition into the role by July 1. This transition comes at an important time for Kevin’s Natural Foods, following its acquisition by Mars and a period of record sales and exponential growth. Bernstein […]