Month: March 2017

The Wisconsin Bakers Association (WBA) Board of Directors inducted Shirley “Sure” Heisler from LaSure’s in Oshkosh, WI into the 2017 WBA Bakers Hall of Fame on March 13, 2017, at the WBA’s annual awards night. The event was held at the Wisconsin Center in downtown Milwaukee in conjunction with the Midwest Foodservice Expo. …

During the ABA Board of Directors Meeting at the American Bakers Association (ABA) 2017 Convention, the ABA Board approved an additional $600,000 on top of its existing investment to the Grain Foods Foundation. This funding will further support GFF’s original research initiatives and GFF’s mission to showcase the health benefits of grains and bread in the American diet. …

As part of its forward-looking innovation and growth strategy, and following its acquisition of in-store bakery company Superior Cake Products last year, Hostess Brands is expanding its presence in the in-store bakery category with the launch of Hostess Bake Shop™. …