Vegan Cheese Company Announces 3 New Cream Cheese Flavors

After the recent announcement by vegan dairy-style cheese brand Miyoko’s Kitchen that it’s releasing a Philadelphia-style cream cheese and upscaling production – the plant-based company has shared a sneak-peek of the three new flavors coming to its lineup.

Third Coast Bakery Opening Its First Retail Location In Traverse City

January 4, 2018 MyNorth News Service

After extensive research, countless building tours, and plenty of creative planning, Third Coast Bakery is ready to launch its first brick and mortar location in Traverse City. The plans for the new location are finalized, the lease is in-hand, and the team is ready to build. Currently, the bakery operates out of a licensed, commercial kitchen in Suttons Bay, supplying more than 30 retail locations, Munson Hospital, and several area grocery stores.

Caluda's King Cake Announces 3rd Annual Caluda’s King Cake Festival

January 4, 2018 Caluda's King Cake

The 3rd Annual Caluda's King Cake Festival will be held Saturday, January 6, 2018, in celebration of Kings Day and the start of the Mardi Gras season to support local charity. The festival will take place at Caluda's King Cake bakery on River Oaks Road West from 10 am to 3 pm. The event is free to the public and pet-friendly. All proceeds from king cake sales will be donated to Animal Rescue New Orleans (ARNO).

2018 Sweets & Snacks Expo Sells Out In Record Time

Booth space for the 2018 Sweets & Snacks Expo is sold out. This is the first time in the trade show’s 21-year history that it has sold out so early in the year. Hosted by the National Confectioners Association, the Sweets & Snacks Expo (May 22-24) welcomes more than 18,000 attendees from 90 countries as more than 850 exhibitors display their most innovative products.

Case Shipments Of Ancient Grains To Foodservice Outlets Increased By Double-Digits

January 4, 2018 The NPD Group, Inc.

Grains, like quinoa, amaranth, farro, and spelt, which were eaten on a daily basis by ancient civilizations, are growing in popularity again with today’s consumers because of their perceived health benefits compared to processed wheat grains, reports [npd.com]The NPD Group, a leading global information company.