Kraft Removes Artificial Preservative From Some American Slices

February 11, 2014 Jessica Wohl, Chicago Tribune

Kraft Foods is taking an artificial preservative out of some of its individually-wrapped Kraft Singles slices, the latest move by a major food seller to clean up its Iist of ingredients.

Nature's Bakery Makes Bid For Bankrupt Theodoro Baking Co.

Nature’s Bakery, a Nevada-based maker of fig bars, has made a $4.1 million bid to acquire Theodoro Baking Co. in Hazelwood, which filed for bankruptcy in August.

Bread Production In Canada Industry Market Research Report Now Available

February 11, 2014 IBISWorld Inc.

The Bread Production industry has contracted slightly in the past five years. Disposable income growth slowed to a near halt, causing purchases of bread products, especially premium, higher-value products, to decrease. In turn, supermarkets, grocery stores and food service establishments demanded less bread from industry operators. Industry revenue has therefore dropped an annualized 0.9% per year on average in the five years to 2014. In 2014 alone, revenue is expected to grow 0.1% to total $6.3 billion.

Toufayan Kicks Off American Heart Month With Healthy Eating Initiatives

February 11, 2014 Toufayan Bakeries

Toufayan Bakeries, one of the largest family run bakeries in the US, announced that they will be participating in American Heart Month, a national campaign to raise awareness and educate people about heart disease that spans the month of February.

Operators Are Capitalizing On The Popularity Of Soup & Salad

February 11, 2014 Technomic

Soup, a classic comfort food, and salad, quintessential healthy fare, are favorites of the American diet. Ongoing emphasis on healthful eating, along with the rise of the fast-casual segment and retail prepared foods—both strong channels for soup and salad—continue to keep these offerings in the limelight.