CAPC Conference, September 17-18, 2013

Bakers and suppliers will have an opportunity to discuss key commodity and agricultural policies impacting the baking industry at the next ABA Commodity and Agricultural Policy Conference. Attendees will hear presentations on how the passage of the Farm Bill affects bakers, developments with GMO wheat, CFTC position limit issues, and much more!

The Annual Puratos Belcolade Student Rewards

August 30, 2013 Puratos

Every year in August, Puratos welcomes a selection of chocolatier students from around the world for the Belcolade Student Rewards. During this one-week training programme at Belcolade in Erembodegem (Belgium), the students receive extensive training by our very best in-house chocolatiers.

IOI Loders Croklaan Gets Creative With Studio Grand Opening

August 30, 2013 IOI Loders Croklaan

On the heels of a successful IFT exhibit, IOI Loders Croklaan, a leading global supplier of commodity and specialty oils and fats, will be celebrating the introduction of its Creative Studio with a grand opening event on September 5. The event, featuring James Beard Award-winning pastry chef Mindy Segal, will reflect IOI Loders Croklaans creative approach to partnering with clients at the Creative Studio to collaboratively develop solutions and accomplish product development goals using its edible oils.

McDonald’s Canada Introduces Two New Veggie Options On Its Menu

August 30, 2013 McDonald's Canada

McDonald's Canada announced it is expanding its entrée offerings to include two new meatless options on its menu nationwide – Signature McWrap Mediterranean Veggie and Santa Fe Veggie. The company developed the new products to meet the growing appetite among Canadians for more veggie-based menu choices in their daily diet.*

Sodexo Says It Will Consider Alternatives To MSC-Certified Seafood

An international food contractor doing millions of dollars in business with the federal government says it will consider a request from Sen. Mark Begich, D-Alaska, for alternatives to sourcing Alaska seafood from a single certification program.