Magnolia Bakery’s First Overseas Location Opens In Dubai

February 8, 2010 Magnolia Bakery

Magnolia Bakery, renowned for its old fashioned, freshly baked
desserts, today announced the grand opening of its Dubai annex, the first such
location outside of the United States.

Wonder Bread Goes Mobile With Launch Of First iPhone App

February 8, 2010 Wonder

Wonder, America’s most iconic bread brand, is now “mobile” with
the introduction of the Sandwich “Wonder-izer” application, a free app for the
iPhone and iTouch that enables consumers to create unique sandwich combinations
from a list of more than 120 ingredients.

IDDBA: The Inside Track On Consumer Buying Behavior

The IDDBA commissions one important piece of original research each year and picks up those costs so that members can benefit from the results at a fraction of the investment. Here are a few of the recent studies:

Acquisition Helps Drive Strong Earnings At Ralcorp

Gains from the recently acquired Harvest Manor Farms helped drive stronger sales and earnings at Ralcorp Holdings, Inc. in the first quarter.

U.S. Restaurant Closures Down Slightly

The number of U.S. restaurants fell this past fall as the industry continued to suffer from serious declines in traffic and sales.