2013 Sweets & Snacks Expo Posts Fourth Straight Year Of Aggressive Growth

Sponsored by the National Confectioners Association, the 2013 Sweets & Snacks Expo hosted a sold out show at Chicago’s McCormick Place to an audience of more than 15,000 qualified industry professionals. The Expo which was held May 21 – 23 is billed as the confectionery & snack industry’s most successful, world class event.

Food Safety Questions Answered At ABA's Environmental Testing Programs & Preparing Your Bakery Webinar

ABA invites you to join food safety expert and former FDA official Dr. David Acheson, Managing Director, Food and Import Safety Practice, Leavitt Partners, as he provides valuable insight on the issue of environmental pathogen testing and the role it will play as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration focuses its attention on preventive control implementation for food facilities.

Cacao Barry L'Art du Chocolatier Challenge 2013

June 4, 2013 Barry Callebaut

Cacao Barry®, the premium French chocolate brand, held its annual Chocolatier of the Year challenge at the state-of-the-art Barry Callebaut CHOCOLATE ACADEMY™ Center in Chicago this weekend. Jerome Jacob, Assistant Pastry Chef at the Bellagio Resort Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada was declared the overall winner.

Vocci Italian Food Products Recalls Lasagna Products

June 4, 2013 FDA

Vocci Italian Food Products, a Kansas City, Mo. establishment is recalling approximately 2,025 pounds of lasagna products because of misbranding and an undeclared allergen. The products are formulated with bread crumbs that contain egg, a known allergen, which is not declared on the label.

Calgary Restaurants Embrace Sustainable Seafood Movement, Program Continues To Grow

The pale pink tuna — lightly seared, topped with a red sprinkle of Marash chilies and set atop a bed of chickpea puree, caponata and salsa verde — is enough to get mouths watering. The small circular logo that sits next to the item on Catch’s newly revamped menu is enough to make a diner feel even better about the choice.