Artisan Breads In Gaithersburg, By Way Of Mexico

Rosario and Rosendo Gamboa, a husband-and-wife team from Rockville, started the business three years ago after their friend—and now partner, baker and production manager—Eloy Dosendiz told them about a German bakery for sale. The Gamboas now sell their products to Oyamel Cocina Mexicana, a Washington, D.C. restaurant, and stores such as MOM’s Organic Market, Yes! Organic Market, Roots Market and other grocers in the D.C. area.

Magnolia Bakery Eyes Overseas Expansion

Magnolia Bakery, the New York City-based purveyor of cupcakes once prized by the gals on “Sex in the City,” received state approval this week to sell franchises, with an eye on overseas markets from Sao Paulo to Doha, Qatar.

Supermarket Promotions Coming In Novel Ways

Some are tried and true, but we're also seeing innovations, such as the growing use of apps and digital communications to bring messages — as well as coupons — to potential shoppers, the introduction of new lines of branded beef and locally raised poultry and increased benefits for shopping club members.

Wild Rhody Fishermen Sell Their Catch Directly To New England Restaurants

Recently, an entrepreneurial group of three Point Judith fishermen have started to use modern technology and business acumen to market and sell their catch directly to restaurants in Rhode Island and the Boston area. Its a modern version of what those fishermen were doing a generation or two ago at Georges.

Whole Kids Foundation To Support Childhood Health & Wellness

July 26, 2011 Whole Foods Market

Whole Foods Market is pleased to announce the Whole Kids Foundation, a charitable organization that will provide children with access to healthy food choices through partnerships with schools, educators and organizations.