A Brief Message From ASB Chairman Jeff Dearduff

January 24, 2012 American Society of Baking

The American Society of Baking will hold it's annual Educational Conference and Marketplace , called BAKINGTECH 2012, in Chicago March 4th through 7th. The conference will be held at the Marriott Magnificent Mile hotel on Michigan Avenue.

Le Chef Bakery Unveils New, Unique Creations In Response To Current Trends In Consumer Demand

January 24, 2012 Le Chef Bakery

Le Chef Bakery presented an extensive assortment of its breads and pastries, including many debut items at the Fancy Food Show in San Francisco. Some notable Le Chef new items featured  included a German pretzel slider bun and German pretzel hamburger bun which were developed as a result of a collaboration between Le Chef and a Master Baker from Germany.

ABA Launches BakersEnrichAmerica.org

January 24, 2012 American Bakers Association

The American Bakers Association has launched BakersEnrichAmerica.org, a site which showcases the economic impact of the baking industry. The site includes baking industry job, wage, and tax data at the national level, state level, and also by congressional district.

Beautiful Gardens Program Announces 'VT Spirit Daylily'

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) and the Beautiful Gardens program are proud to introduce VT Spirit, a new daylily bred to showcase the colors and community spirit of Virginia Tech University. This is the first new plant released by the Beautiful Gardens Plant Introduction Program.

American Institute Of Floral Designers Releases Details Of Their National Symposium "Caliente"

The American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) has released details of their National Symposium "Caliente." The event is set to take place July 12-16, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency in Miami, Fla.