Globe Announces New Gas Charbroiler Models

January 27, 2012 Globe Food Equipment

Globe Food Equipment announced new cast options for their Gas Charbroiler line. Charbroilers are available with Stainless Steel Radiant (-SR models), Cast Iron Radiant (-CR models) for durability and even heat retention, and with Cast Iron Char Rock Racks (-RK models) to hold the char rocks in place. Available in 15”, 24”, 36” and 48” widths, Globe Gas Charbroilers are made of stainless steel with double wall construction.

Highland Baking Co. Buys Facility In Spartanburg County; Project Could Create 200 Jobs

Highland Baking Co. has purchased the former Mrs. Smith’s bakery at Hearon Circle for $4 million. The company will use the facility for its new baked goods distribution center.

Cincinnati's Busken Bakery's Cookies Go National With Walmart

Two Greater Cincinnati-based companies have teamed up to take a favorite Cincinnati cookie nationwide. Busken Bakery and Hebron-based Galerie are partnering to sell Busken’s Original Iced Cookies stamped with Valentine’s Day messages in 3,200 Walmart stores across the United States.

Stonefire Makes Naan With Delicious Authenticity

The key to creating authentically light, naturally smoky-tasting naan is heat. Stonefire™, makers of the number one naan in North America, is armed with the largest commercial tandoor oven in the world capable of the searing heat required for true Indian flatbread.

USDA Releases School Meal Nutrition Standards, Recognizes The Unique Nutrient Package Of Dairy Foods

January 27, 2012 National Dairy Council

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) new Nutritional Standards for School Meals help ensure the nation's schoolchildren have access to lunches and breakfasts that meet federal dietary guidance for good nutrition. The standards will encourage students to meet federal recommendations for dairy consumption by requiring that either fat-free flavored milk or low-fat or fat-free white milk be offered with each school meal. As the number one food source of three of the four nutrients[i] the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans identified as lacking in children's diets (vitamin D, calcium and potassium[ii]), milk plays an important role in delivering critical nutrients.