Maple Donuts Expands Operations In Northwest PA

Governor Tom Corbett announced that Maple Donuts, Inc., a specialty food processor of donuts and bakery products, has expanded operations in Erie County to create 60 new jobs in the region.

ABA Names New Vice Chair For HR Committee

January 13, 2014 American Bakers Association

Today the American Bakers Association named Laurie Graves, Director of People Systems with The Bama Companies, as Vice Chair of the Human Resources Committee.

NY School Lunch Yogurt Pilot Program Expanded

Based on the success of a three-month pilot program in New York and three other states, officials say the U.S. Department of Agriculture has decided to expand a program adding Greek yogurt to school lunches.

Lamb Burgers Make Their Mark In California

Yolo, Solano, Napa, and Sonoma counties have long been known for their lamb. What is more recent is the appearance of lamb burgers on the restaurant- scape and we've recently had the pleasure of sampling them, beginning at Broderick Restaurant and Bar in West Sacramento, the Buckhorn Steakhouse in Winters for another version, and on to Healdsburg for another take at the Michelin recommended Bistro Ralph on the plaza.

How McDonald's Defines 'Sustainable' Beef Will Impact The Entire Industry

January 13, 2014 Kate Taylor, Entrepreneur

McDonald's announced plans to begin purchasing "verified sustainable" beef by 2016. First, however, the burger chain needs to figure out exactly what "sustainable beef" means– a question that will impact the entire industry.