Strong, Smart, Stunning – Vollrath Unveils Super Pan V Line

The Vollrath Company, the world’s leading manufacturer of steamtable pans, introduces the newest generation of food pans, the Super Pan V line. With its solid dent-resistant construction, Super Pan V pans are able to withstand daily wear and tear in the toughest commercial kitchen environments, while its bright, attractive finish provides users with beautiful food presentation.

USA Pears National Culinary Student Competition Inspires Innovative Creations

March 8, 2012 Pear Bureau Northwest

Three U.S. culinary students who created recipes featuring fresh USA Pears earned a trip to Portland, Oregon to compete for the top prize in the 2012 USA Pears Culinary Student Recipe Competition. Chosen from dozens of entries from students around the country, the top three culinary students recently competed at Portland’s Le Cordon Bleu with an appetizer, an entrée, and a dessert recipe featuring multiple varieties of fresh USA Pears.

Tootie Pie Company Adds New Directors

March 8, 2012 Tootie Pie Company, Inc.

Tootie Pie Company, Inc.  announced that it added two members to its board of directors: Les Doss, of San Antonio and Cliff Rogers, of Dallas, TX. This brings the total number of board members to five.

National Whole Grain Sampling Day Is April 4th

Millions of Americans are going to see – and taste – a whole lot of delicious, healthy whole grains on Wednesday, April 4th. That’s the first ever National Whole Grain Sampling Day, organized by Boston-based non-profit Oldways and its Whole Grains Council (WGC). On that day, consumers will find opportunities to try delicious whole grain foods everywhere they go.

Chicago Heights Pita Maker Embarks On Big Expansion

Economic development can come in all shapes and sizes, and in one instance in Chicago Heights the shape is flat and round. The city is home to Pita Pan Old World Bakery, which turns out about 1 million pieces of pita bread daily and is undergoing an expansion that will double its capacity by the end of the year.