Month: April 2011

Steven Roberts Original Desserts & Ticklebelly Desserts Increasing Capacity

April 14, 2011 Steven Roberts Original Desserts

Following a period of sustained growth, Steven Roberts Original Desserts and Ticklebelly Desserts today announce the addition of a 100,000 square foot, state-of-the-art bakery in Pembroke, N.C., scheduled to open in summer, 2011. The new bakery provides Steven Roberts Original Desserts and Ticklebelly increased capacity to manufacture and ship their innovative, signature desserts to clients and consumers across the nation and to continue to meet clients varied scaling needs. …

Award Baking Announces Tom Herring As New Production Manager

April 14, 2011 Award Baking International

Award Baking International, A Division of Kenny Bs Cookie Company, headquartered in New Germany, MN, is pleased to announce Tom Herring is the new Production Manager for Award Baking. With 20+ years of manufacturing experience, Tom brings a level of expertise that will take the Award Baking manufacturing to the next level. He started his career in the military with 6 years in the Air Force that has provided a disciplined view toward production. …

Rhode Island Outbreak Highlights Burden On States 7 Food Inspectors

April 14, 2011 Felice J. Freyer, Providence Journal

According to federal recommendations, food establishments should be inspected one to four times a year, depending on the risk of contamination. To thoroughly inspect, just once a year, each of the 8,000 places that make or serve food, Rhode Island would need about 26 inspectors doing 300 inspections a year. …

Are Your Restaurant’s Micro-Climates Inviting?

April 14, 2011 John Foley, All Business

California is a mixture of micro climates that produce a variety of tang, saltiness and seasonings that waft through the atmosphere awaking your senses. The aromas of the countryside are now coming to life. The sun’s warmth is drying out soggy hills and meadows, a combination of smells and fragrances, burying the dread of winter and adding a breath of freshness to the season ahead. Restaurants produce their own micro climates of smells and fragrances. …

Dunkin’ Donuts Launches National Loyalty Rewards Program

April 14, 2011 Dunkin’ Donuts

Dunkin Donuts, Americas all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, has unveiled a new loyalty program offering guests unlimited rewards just for enjoying their favorite Dunkin Donuts food and beverages. The new DD Perks Rewards program, the brands first-ever national loyalty rewards program, offers Dunkin Dollar reward coupons for purchases made with a registered Dunkin Donuts Card. …