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Supervalu shutters Sunflower Markets

webmaster@bakery-net.com (Bakery-Net Staff) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:02:00 EDT

After dabbling in the natural foods arena for two years, Supervalu146s Sunflower Market stores have not met company expectations.

RBA calls all decorators

webmaster@bakery-net.com (Bakery-Net Staff) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:02:00 EDT

The Retail Bakers of America (RBA), McLean, Va., is accepting Creative Decorating Competition applications from cake decorators who do not belong to an RBA affiliate association.

Spotlighting women bakers

webmaster@bakery-net.com (Bakery-Net Staff) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:02:00 EDT

The Bread Bakers Guild of America, Pittsburgh, launched its Women of The Guild North American Tour 200 this month.

Illinois Tool Works Inc. division acquires Peerless Group

webmaster@bakery-net.com (Bakery-Net Staff) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:02:00 EDT

The Food Equipment Group of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW), Glenview, Ill., acquired The Peerless Group, including its Sidney, Ohio-based manufacturing facility.

Flowers Foods buys bakery

webmaster@bakery-net.com (Bakery-Net Staff) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:02:00 EDT

Flowers Foods, Thomasville, Ga., purchased a bakery building in Suwanee, Ga. from The Schwan Food Co.

Au Bon Pain acquired by LNK Partners

webmaster@bakery-net.com (Bakery-Net Staff) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:02:00 EDT

Au Bon Pain, Boston, will be acquired by private equity firm LNK Partners. The recapitalization of the company will support Au Bon Pain146s expansion strategy in the United States and selected global markets, according to the company release.

Hinds-Bock opens state-of-the-art facility

webmaster@bakery-net.com (Bakery-Net Staff) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:02:00 EDT

Hinds-Bock Corp. recently opened its new company headquarters building in Bothell, Wash., where it manufactures filling and depositing equipment for the baking and other industries.

Horizon Milling expands capacity

webmaster@bakery-net.com (Bakery-Net Staff) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:02:00 EDT

Due to increased flour demand from the northern California area, Horizon Milling announced plans to expand its flour mill in Stockton, Calif. beginning in April.

Mocha marble cheesecake

webmaster@bakery-net.com (Bakery-Net Staff) — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 12:02:00 EDT

Contributed by the American Egg Board

Eight menu trends for 200

webmaster@bakery-net.com (Bakery-Net Staff) — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:01:00 EDT

Mini desserts, whole grains and superspices are among the top menu trends bakers should watch this year, according to Mintel Menu Insights, a national restaurant-tracking service.

RBA raises dues to support member benefits

webmaster@bakery-net.com (Bakery-Net Staff) — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:01:00 EDT

The Retail Bakers of America (RBA), Mclean, Va., announced a new tiered dues structure effective Jan. 1, 200.

Flowers Foods opens new bakery

webmaster@bakery-net.com (Bakery-Net Staff) — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:01:00 EDT

Flowers Foods, Thomasville, Ga. expects to begin construction on a 200,000-sq.-ft. bakery in Bardstown, Ky. this month on land purchased from the Bardstown Industrial Development Corp. and Nelson Fiscal Court.

MacKie disappointed with farm bill

webmaster@bakery-net.com (Bakery-Net Staff) — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:01:00 EDT

Robb MacKie, president and C.E.O., American Bakers Association (ABA), expressed his disappointment over the Farm Bill that was passed by the Senate late in December.

CSM sells QA Products

webmaster@bakery-net.com (Bakery-Net Staff) — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:01:00 EDT

Dutch firm CSM recently announced plans to sell QA Products to Kerry Group, an Ireland-based company. QA Products, Elk Grove Village, Ill., manufactures toppings and inclusions for the baking industry.

Winn-Dixie bakery leader to address IBA

webmaster@bakery-net.com (Bakery-Net Staff) — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:01:00 EDT

Nancy Gaddy, vice president, deli and bakery, for Winn-Dixie Stores will speak on bakery trends at the Independent Bakers Association winter meeting in Boca Raton, Fla. next month.