Detroit City Council Approves Tax Breaks For Bakery Expansion

October 1, 2012 Khalil Al Hajal, MLive

Detroit City Council authorized a tax abatement that will help the popular Cass Corridor baker Avalon International Breads expand.

A&P Introduces New Two Forks Bakery Products

October 1, 2012 A&P

The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea, Co. (A&P) today announced the addition of a variety of delicious new items to its revamped Two Forks Bakery and Hartford Reserve Deli in-store departments. The Two Forks Bakery features fresh, quality bakery products and decadent desserts.

ACF Chefs' Winning Idaho Potato Appetizer Recipes

October 1, 2012 Idaho Potato Commission


Chef Daniel Swift from the Capstone Café at the University of Nevada Las Vegas knows how to get a party started.  His recipe for Russet-Wrapped Shrimp Pops took first place honors, and won him $1,500 in the Idaho Potato Commission’s (IPC) “Get the Party Started” recipe contest.  Lobster Potato Skins won second place and $550 for Chef David Knickrehm, whose restaurant, Bella Aquila, is located in Eagle, Idaho. For third place and $400, Chef Marcos Rodriquez Caban, on the culinary arts faculty at Universidad de Este Culinary School in Carolina, Puerto Rico, created Idaho® Potato and Chicken Croquettes with Aioli and Spicy Paprika Oil.

Performance Food Group Promotes Kent Berke To SVP, Business Development

October 1, 2012 Performance Food Group:

Performance Food Group, Inc. (PFG) announced the promotion of Kent Berke to Senior Vice President, Business Development for PFG. He continues to report to George Holm, President & CEO.

Legacy Foodservice Alliance Announces Newest Distributor Member

October 1, 2012 Legacy Foodservice Alliance

Legacy Foodservice Alliance is excited to announce that JNS Foods, LLC located in Tamarac, FL  has become a distributor member effective September 12, 2012.