Magnolia Bakery’s First Overseas Location Opens In Dubai

February 8, 2010 Magnolia Bakery

Magnolia Bakery, renowned for its old fashioned, freshly baked
desserts, today announced the grand opening of its Dubai annex, the first such
location outside of the United States.

Tuesday February 9th Is National Bagel Day

February 8, 2010 Bruegger's Enterprises, Inc.

In honor of National Bagel Day, Bruegger’s surveyed approximately 75,000 fans,
via Facebook and email. Here are their responses for favorite bagel flavor and topping.

CSM Extends US Presence By Acquiring Best Brands Corp.

CSM, Bakery Supplies North America, announces the newest addition
to the growing bakery portfolio of its US division. Best Brands of Minnetonka,
MN will join the entire CSM family of companies. Currently one of the largest
bakery supply companies in the world, CSM is now positioned to provide customers
the ultimate selection in premium bakery products.

Durham, NC Bread Seller Arrested On Fraud Charges

A Superior Court judge ordered a Durham, NC company to temporarily stop selling
food products after a Tuesday hearing into allegations that the company, Great
Specialty Products, marketed bread as gluten-free that had gluten and made
people sick.

On The Call: Sara Lee CEO Brenda Barnes

Food and beverage maker Sara Lee Corp. reported a fiscal second-quarter profit on Thursday. The company is facing moderating commodity costs and has lowered some of its prices in the highly competitive bakery. Chairman and CEO Brenda Barnes discussed the bakery category, which can be very promotional, during a conference call with investors Thursday.