America's Love Affair With Cupcakes Evolves

Millions of Americans have indulged in a moist, buttery cupcake decked out with colorful icing and savory garnishes, becoming a part of the proclaimed "cupcake craze." New York City's Magnolia Bakery has been attributed to starting the craze, thanks to its cameo in "Sex and the City" in 2000. While many predicted that cupcakes were simply a fad, here we are 13 years later still talking about them and watching intently as new cupcakeries open for business all over the country.

Lucks Edible Image Plant Is BRC Certified

Lucks Food Decorating Company is pleased to announce that its Edible Image® design plant has been certified by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) Global Standards. Lucks is now accredited under the Global Standard for Food Safety, Issue 6, which shows our commitment to high quality products and food safety measures. The BRC standard is an internationally recognized standard for food manufacturers, to assist in producing safe, quality products.

Puratos Deli Cheesecake: Perfect Straight From The Pail Into The Oven

April 3, 2013 Puratos

Puratos launches Deli Cheesecake, a ready-to-bake cheesecake base, allowing to make the perfect cheesecake, every single time. It contains 30 percent of real fresh cheese and can be poured straight into the cake form. With no preparation time, Deli Cheesecake delivers a good result with constant quality and no cracking thanks to its patented oven-setting process.

Georgia Legislature OKs Grocery Store Bill To Attract Grocers

The Georgia General Assembly passed on Thursday a bill pushed by Athens-area delegates to allow grocery stores to sell beer and wine within 100 yards of a college campus. Advocates of the bill say it will make it more likely that a grocery store will locate in downtown Athens as grocers look to the higher-margin items to make urban shops economically feasible.

Dole Completes Sale Of Worldwide Packaged Foods & Asia Fresh Businesses

April 3, 2013 Dole Food Company

Dole Food Company, Inc. announced completion of the sale of its worldwide packaged foods and Asia fresh businesses to ITOCHU Corporation for $1.685 billion cash, resulting in a major portion of Dole’s operations and assets being sold, including exclusive rights to the DOLE® brand on certain packaged food products worldwide and on certain fresh produce in Asia, Australia and New Zealand.