2013 American Bakery Expo Challenge

Enter the American Bakery Expo Challenge at the 2013 Upper Midwest Bakery Convention in Red Wing and win a chance to represent the UMBA in Las Vegas at the IBIE convention on October 6-9, 2013. The winner of our contest will compete against 11 other contestants from across the USA for a share of $14000 in prize money. Travel expenses and hotel accommodations will be provided by RBA and UMBA for the competition in Las Vegas.

Dave's Killer Bread Expands To Denver Market

December 20, 2012 Dave's Killer Bread

Dave's Killer Bread announces the expansion and availability of their breads to Colorado and Denver area Safeway, King Soopers, and City Market stores.

Food Industry Summit 2013 – Leveraging Shopper Insights At The Moment Of Truth

Saint Joseph’s University Food Marketing Departmentis pleased to host the 7th annual Food Industry Summit. These continue to be challenging times for the Food Industry. Communicating and conducting business with our customers and consumers is changing at a rapid pace, demanding major shifts in Marketing dollars. Understanding how they think and shop is critical.

Camden, Rockland Hannaford Supermarkets Get Overhauled

December 20, 2012 Chris Wolf, Penobscot Pilot

The Scarborough-based company is expanding its Camden store into the plaza’s former Movie Gallery space, increasing square footage from 28,000 square feet to 32.500 square feet. In addition to the Camden store, the Rockland Hannaford Supermarket will undergo extensive renovation at that site.

NJ Supermarket Trade Group Against Proposed Disposable Bag Fee

December 20, 2012 Mary Diduch, The Record

A Trenton-based trade group that represents New Jersey supermarkets and food suppliers opposes the proposed 5-cent fee on paper and plastic grocery bags that advanced in the state Senate Monday, claiming it would be a burden on consumers.