AIB International Tip Of The Week: Gluten Washing Test Results Explained

April 20, 2017 AIB International

When bakers begin discussing flour quality, the conversation quickly turns to gluten. During mixing of wheat flour and water, gluten forms. Gluten becomes the elastic framework of dough; it entraps the gas produced by fermentation and results in leavened dough.

Earvin 'Magic' Johnson Added To IDDBA 17 Speaker Lineup

The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association™ (IDDBA) added Earvin “Magic” Johnson to the speaker lineup at IDDBA 17. Johnson’s presentation is titled “The Power of Magic.” IDDBA 17 runs June 4-6 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA.

Ontario Government Investing To Boost Access To Local Food Across Province With 24 New Greenbelt Fund Projects

April 20, 2017 Greenbelt Fund

The Greenbelt Fund is announcing 24 local food projects that increase access to local food across Ontario, made possible with funding from the Government of Ontario. These investments support farmers and agri-food businesses as an essential bedrock of Ontario's economy.

This Is Why Kroger Should Cut A $14B Check To Buy Whole Foods

April 20, 2017 Laura Berman, TheStreet

While that potential purchase price would represent a trailing 12-month Ebitda multiple of 10 to 11 times, given a long-term average multiple of 8.1 times and an average multiple of 6.4 times since 2000 for Whole Foods, the high potential synergies justify the price tag says the analyst.

Albertsons Companies Promotes Denningham To President & COO

April 20, 2017 Albertsons Companies

Albertsons Companies announced Wayne Denningham, EVP & Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed to the new role of President and Chief Operating Officer for Albertsons Companies. Bob Miller remains Chairman and CEO, a role he has held since April 2015.