Forward Consumer Partners Acquires Firehook Bakery

May 2, 2024 Firehook Bakery

Forward Consumer Partners announced that it has acquired Firehook Bakery, a fast-growing artisan baking business built on an unwavering commitment to quality. Pierre Abushacra, Firehook’s founder, will retain a significant minority ownership stake in the Company going forward.

Marissa Sertich Velie Named Executive Director Of Retail Bakers Of America

The Retail Bakers of America announced the choice of Marissa Sertich Velie as executive director. Velie steps into this role following more than 5 years as the education & certification director. She will begin this new role immediately and use her inside knowledge of both RBA and the baking industry to expand on the momentum already evident.

Il Granaio delle Idee and Ginkgo Bioworks Announce Strategic Collaboration to Optimize Sourdough Strains for Bakery Products

May 1, 2024 Il Granaio delle Idee

Lactic acid bacteria helps give sourdough its distinctive taste. IGDI has used its proprietary technology to develop a product, Pater, that keeps lactic acid bacteria dispersed in flour, viable and stable over time. Pater is a shelf stable, dried baking mix that can be used to make sourdough en masse, enabling artisanal and industrial bakers to expand their potential offerings of sourdough-based products. Bakers can use Pater to enhance the flavor, fragrance, structure, and color of bread, improve digestibility, and extend bread freshness. Additionally, Pater can produce natural emulsifiers, and can thus lessen the reliance on chemical additives used widely in the baking industry.

Statement From Savory Fig Regarding Allergen Investigation

The Savory Fig is working alongside the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets and is voluntarily recalling their manufactured baked items out of an abundance of caution due to a possible undeclared wheat gluten, soy, and/or milk allergens that may appear in their baked products including their DONUTS, CLASSIC FROSTED ROLLS, MATCHA CINNAMON ROLLS, MAPLE PECAN OAT SCONES, AND BLACKBERRY CRUMB MUFFINS.

Denali Ingredients Appoints New President & Ceo; Neal Glaeser Set To Retire & Serve The Board Of Directors

April 30, 2024 Denali Ingredients

Denali Ingredients, a leading manufacturer of custom specialty ingredients for the ice cream and frozen novelty industry, announces it has appointed Jeremy Thompson as president and chief executive officer effective May 6, 2024. Thompson takes the helm from current president and CEO, Neal Glaeser, who will retire on Aug. 1.