Maple Leaf Said To Draw Bids For Bread Unit

Maple Leaf Foods Inc., the Canadian producer of foods from hamburgers to frozen pasta, has drawn bids for its bread unit from Grupo Bimbo SAB, Flowers Foods Inc. and several private-equity firms, three people with knowledge of the matter said.

Marwood Sales Offers Tips On Selecting A Cheese Supplier

November 27, 2013 Marwood Sales, Inc.

Cheese suppliers can help make a positive impact on your food production application when they have the right experience. When the bottom line and quality are both equal concerns for food manufacturers, restaurants, schools, and other food service applications, the right cheese supplier will know this and provide an effective solution.

Restaurants Capitalize On Beef Trend With New Menu Offerings

November 27, 2013 Eric Pera, The Ledger

From its base in Santa Rosa, Calif., the Artisan Beef Institute is attempting to do for steak what Starbucks did for coffee, creating cachet and demand for a seemingly one-note commodity by playing up beef’s nuanced flavors — much like fine wine — derived through breeding, growing region, diet, aging techniques and other characteristics.

Highwood Farms Acquires Tarazi Specialty Foods

November 27, 2013 Highwood Farms

Highwood Farms announced that it has acquired Mediterranean food manufacturer, Tarazi Specialty Foods, Inc. Tarazi has been an innovator and leader in the food service industry for nearly 40 years. Its signature products, Tahini and Falafel Mix, are made using the old world Tarazi family recipe. Tarazi strives to manufacture non-GMO, gluten-free, wheat-free and dairy-free products. These products are key ingredients in food service manufacturing facilities, restaurants, and family kitchens worldwide. They are available via retail stores, food service distribution, or may be purchased direct.

Canadian Consumers Are Expanding Their Definition Of Dessert, Finds New Technomic Study

November 27, 2013 Technomic, Inc.

The latest research from Technomic finds that dessert occasions are evolving in the Canadian marketplace as today's consumers loosen up their definition of "dessert" along with their willingness to eat it.