Denver Launch Of Baumkuchen Bakery 'Glaze' A Lesson In International Business

Heather Alcott knew in January 2011 that she wanted to bring the multilayered baumkuchen cake to Denver. But making that dream a reality would become a lesson in both international business relations and persistence.

Iowans Have Come To Love Artisanal Bread

It wasn’t until the 1990s were imminent that bread — at least in Des Moines — started its rise from humble peasant food to an artisan category all its own, paralleling an increasing fascination nationwide with things foreign, things organic and things gourmet. It was the era of rapid Whole Foods expansion and fusion cuisine and bagels appearing outside of Jewish delis.

All But Gluten Named One Of The Top Ten Things To Taste At EAT Vancouver

May 24, 2013 All But Gluten

In the midst of increased awareness of celiac disease and gluten sensitivity, the new All But Gluten™ line of baked goods is reaching out to consumers who must avoid gluten for health reasons at the upcoming EAT Vancouver world-class Food and Cooking Festival. “Vancouver is known for its health-conscious population and progressive lifestyles, so EAT Vancouver is the ideal venue for the All But Gluten™ début,” says Sumit Luthra, Vice President Innovation with Weston Bakeries Limited.

Topco Associates Names Paul Matthews Executive VP, Chief Supply Chain Officer

May 24, 2013 Topco Associates LLC

Topco Associates LLC announced that Paul Matthews, 56, has joined the company as Executive Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer, reporting to Randy Skoda, President and CEO. Matthews will oversee procurement of Topco’s corporate brand and perishable products as well as the company’s logistics, supply chain management and quality assurance areas.

Whole Foods Co-CEO Says Grocer Wants To Open 40 More Stores In Canada

U.S. grocer Whole Foods Market Inc. says it could open 40 or more stores and eventually tally $1-billion in annual sales in Canada as part of a wider expansion that continues unabated.