Month: February 2014

Oakhurst Acquired By Dairy Farmers Of America

February 3, 2014 Oakhurst Dairy

It was announced that Oakhurst was acquired by Dairy Farmers of America, a national dairy farmer-owned cooperative. Oakhurst will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Dairy Farmers of America and will continue to operate independently.  The Bennett family, which has owned Oakhurst since 1921, and the existing management team will continue to manage the company’s day-to-day operations. John Bennett and Tom Brigham will continue in their role as Co-Presidents. …

Sarkozy Bakery Kitchen Passes Inspection; Baking To Start In Tuesday In Downtown Kalamazoo

February 3, 2014 Al Jones, MLive

The kitchen section of the new Sarkozy Bakery passed muster with a health inspector from the Michigan Department of Agriculture on Monday morning. …

Thomas' Toasts National Bagel Day With Free Bagels Across America

February 3, 2014 Bimbo Bakeries USA

February 9 marks the holiday of one of America's favorite foods: the bagel. In honor of National Bagel Day, Thomas'®, baker of the most popular packaged bagel in the U.S., is giving away 100,000 samples of bagels through a series of events and an online sweepstakes. …

Reinhart To Teach Sold­-Out Guild Class On Ancient & Sprouted Grains

February 3, 2014 The Bread Bakers Guild of America

Award­winning baker and author, Peter Reinhart, will teach a sold­-out class for the Bread Bakers Guild of America at Alon’s Bakery & Market in Atlanta, GA, on February 28-­March 1. …

Wal-Mart Stores To Close Chain's Only Mas Club

February 3, 2014 David Kaplan, Houston Chronicle

Wal-Mart Stores is closing its one Más Club membership warehouse store, which is located in Houston, the company announced. Más Club opened as a test format in 2009, she said, and the parent company came to realize that it made more sense to incorporate its best working elements, including some of the merchandise, into traditional Sam's Clubs in Houston and throughout the U.S. …