Bagel Makers Are Filling The Portland Area's Bagel Vacuum

Kettleman Bagel Company's sale to Colorado-based bagel giant Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc. late last year stirred the flames of Portland's unrequited passion for bagels. As a result, several small business owners have jumped into the local bagel market and others ramped up existing production.

Speaker Line-Up Grows By One, Rep. David Schweikert To Open ABA Convention

The American Bakers Association is pleased to announce Congressman David Schweikert as the special guest at its 2012 All Membership Meeting—taking place at 1:15 p.m. on April 15, at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess.

Whole Grains' Dancing Debut: Students Get Flashy For The 1st National Whole Grains Sampling Day

In effort to raise awareness about whole grains, the Grains for Health Foundation of St. Louis Park, MN coordinated a flash mob in front of Coffman Memorial Union on the University of Minnesota’s campus over the lunch hour. Food science & nutrition student volunteers grabbed the attention of University of Minnesota students and staff with loud music and flashy dancing to the tune of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota’s “Do-Groove” song.

IDDBA FSCRP Scholarship Deadline Is August 1

The next application deadline for the International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association™ (IDDBA) Food Safety Certification Reimbursement Program is August 1, 2012, for training completed May 1 – June 30.

Land O'Lakes Receives Top Butter & Cheese Honors

April 4, 2012 Land O’Lakes

Land O’Lakes cheesemakers and buttermakers recently received top industry awards at the Upper Midwest Dairy Industry Association (UMDIA) 2012 Spring Butter and Cheese Contest held at Bongards Creameries in Norwood, Minn. The judging took place in March and included four categories for cheese: cheddar block, cheddar barrel, artisan and miscellaneous. No plant identification or brand names appeared on the product samples during judging.