Bakery

AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc., today celebrated Little Debbie’s 50th anniversary by launching a one-of-a-kind, custom-designed Boeing 717, dubbed Little Debbie 1. As part of the 50th anniversary, AirTran Airways and Little Debbie are giving away 50 vacation packages in conjunction with The Great American Getaway sweepstakes. …

Trader Joe’s Company of Monrovia, California is voluntarily recalling Trader Joe’s Chocolate Chip Chewy Coated Granola Bars manufactured by Bloomfield Bakery, a subsidiary of Ralcorp Holdings, Inc., because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. …

Giant Food of Landover, Md. has announced a voluntary recall of its 24 oz. Party Platter Cookies because they contain almonds and almond paste, both undeclared allergens. …

Aunt Millie’s, a family-owned bakery company, has made the inner wrap on its Aunt Millie’s Hearth Breads degradable. The change will affect 12 bread varieties. …

Private equity firm North Castle Partners announced today that it has recapitalized premium flatbread maker Flatout, Inc.manufacturer of healthy, premium flatbreads, wraps, and snack crisps sold under its own Flatout brand to the grocery, mass, club store and food-service channels. …