The Retail Bakers of America Appoints Amie Smith as Board President

August 20, 2024 Retail Bakers of America

During her term as president, Smith is poised to help facilitate the organization’s growth and brand recognition by drawing on over two decades of experience in corporate marketing, branding, writing, and teaching.

Porto’s Bakery & Café Partners with Tillster to Enhance Digital Ordering Experience

August 20, 2024 Porto's Bakery & Cafe

Porto’s Bakery & Café, a beloved family-owned bakery with a rich tradition of crafting delicious pastries, cakes, sandwiches & more, announced its partnership with Tillster, a leader in digital ordering technology. This collaboration aims to enhance the digital ordering experience for Porto’s guests, further streamlining operations and expanding guest engagement.

Dole Banana Hall of Fame Recognizes Magnolia Bakery for Worldwide Appeal of its Banana Pudding

August 19, 2024 Dole plc

The bakery in New York City’s Greenwich Village made famous by HBO’s “Sex and the City” before expanding globally has been inducted into the Dole Banana Hall of Fame for contributing to the lore, legacy and global appeal of the iconic yellow fruit through its beloved Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding. Magnolia Bakery becomes the sixth banana icon officially recognized by Dole.

USApple Elects Brett Baker as Board Chair for 2024-2025 Term 

Raised on a fruit and vegetable farm in Ransomville, New York, Baker follows a unique legacy – both in the apple business and in this esteemed industry leadership role. Baker’s father, Paul Baker, was chair of USApple in 1989.

Duncan Family Farms Partners With Coosemans-Phoenix Llc to Create Duncan Family Farms Specialties

August 19, 2024 Duncan Family Farms

The joint venture delivers a streamlined approach for customers and consumers by providing faster delivery of truly local fresh herbs, microgreens, Shishito peppers, and more. Duncan Family Farms’ specialty crop production combined with Coosemans’ local packing and distribution expertise, allows for more nimble requests, fewer food miles, and direct access to the farm.