Gluten-Free Gaining Fans In Stores And Restaurants

The Rome is just one of several restaurants in Columbia that have responded to an increasing demand for gluten-free food with special menu items. The demand has also resulted in gluten-free sections in Columbia grocery stores, including Schnucks, Hy-Vee and Gerbes.

Flowers Foods Declares Dividend

February 17, 2011 Flowers Foods

The board of directors of Flowers Foods (NYSE: FLO) today announced a quarterly dividend of $.20 per share. This action renews the annual dividend rate of $.80. The dividend is payable on March 17, 2011, to shareholders of record on March 3, 2011.

Tootie Pie Company Reports Record Revenues

February 17, 2011 Tootie Pie Company

Tootie Pie Company, Inc. reported record revenues of $1,061,215 for the period ending December 31, 2010, versus revenues of $910,837 for the same period in 2009, a 17% improvement.

More Bakers Reinterpreting Classic King Cake

February 17, 2011 Mary Foster, Associated Press

Pastry chef Jean-Luc Albin certainly can turn out a delicious traditional king cake – one with a premium brioche dough, rich with butter and eggs. But these days it’s his inspired variations on that classic that he’s most passionate about.

A&P Strengthens Merchandising & Marketing Leadership With New Vice President Of Deli & Bakery

February 17, 2011 A&P

Today The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc. announced the appointment of six proven operating executives to its Merchandising & Marketing team to sharpen the Company’s focus on enhancing value for customers, while reducing structural and operating costs.