Rise Baking Co. received 23 blue ribbons at the 2025 American Pie Council (APC) National Pie Championships, held April 14-15 in Orlando, Florida. This year’s competition saw hundreds of pies submitted by amateur, professional and commercial bakers across the U.S. and Canada. A panel of judges evaluated each entry based on first impressions, flavor, texture, mouthfeel and […]
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Posted inBakery News, News, West
Dave’s Killer Bread Launches Sandwich Roll Varieties
Dave’s Killer Bread is expanding its product lineup with the national launch of organic sandwich rolls in two varieties: 21 Whole Grains and Seeds and Sandwich Rolls Done Right. In the U.S., sandwiches are a mealtime staple with more than half of Americans enjoying one daily. Dave’s Killer Bread hopes to redefine this classic by providing organic, […]
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Baldor Specialty Foods Appoints McInerney President
New York-based Baldor Specialty Foods, a distributor of premium fresh produce and specialty foods in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, has appointed industry veteran David McInerney as its incoming president. McInerney, former CEO and co-founder of FreshDirect, brings more than 30 years of experience in food retailing, operations and supply chain innovation to Baldor. His addition comes […]
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Superfresh Growers Highlights Orchard Buddies During Earth Month
In late 2024, Superfresh Growers launched a new organic packaging line to attract families, find homes for smaller apples and share its passion for sustainable farming. As Earth Day approaches, the company is taking the time to highlight its new product. “We had a mission to make organic apples more appealing to children. We realized […]
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Utz Brands Appoints Kelley, Stuart To New EVP Roles
Utz Brands Inc. has named William (Bill) J. Kelley Jr. and Jeremy Stuart to EVP roles within its snacks company. William J. Kelley Jr. Utz has appointed Kelley as EVP, CFO and principal accounting officer, succeeding Ajay Kataria on May 1. He most recently served as global CFO at Tropicana Brands Group Inc. Prior to […]
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Procurant Introduces Fresh AI Offering
Procurant has introduced Procurant Fresh AI, the first artificial intelligence solution made for perishables category management in retail grocery. Procurant Fresh AI uses the company’s expertise in the perishables category to reduce costs, streamline decision-making, eliminate reporting and deliver accurate insights to executives and frontline users alike. Procurant Fresh AI provides accurate insights within an […]
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Spring Into Summer As Preparations Begin For Biggest Veggie Season
As we move into the second quarter of the year, the longer days and warmer weather signal the arrival of peak production season. With daylight savings and tax season behind us, it’s time to refresh, reorganize and prepare for the busiest quarter of the year. At Crazy Fresh, we know that success in Q2 sets […]
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Southeastern Grocers Wins Big At National Pie Championship
Southeastern Grocers LLC (SEG) received six first-place blue ribbon awards at the National Pie Championships hosted by the American Pie Council. Competing against top industry bakers across North America, the following Southeastern Grocers’ pies garnered honors in the commercial baker division: Caramel Apple Pie, 8-inch; Chocolate Cherry Pie, 8-inch (select stores); Peaches and Cream Pie, […]