Riesbeck’s Food Markets, having continued its annual, hefty promotion of paczki right up to Easter, hit a new record this year with sales of the super-rich pastries totaling $348,228, up nearly 5% over last year.
The co-owner of a frozen yogurt chain based in Canada plans to invest in New York-based Crumbs Bake Shop, Inc., which is trying to bounce back from a tough 2012 fourth quarter affected by Hurricane Sandy.
Hostess Brands Inc. has won approval to sell off the last of its major cake and bread brands, bringing the total proceeds from its liquidation to about $860 million.
US-based restaurant chain, Dunkin’ Donuts, has signed a multi-unit store development agreement with new franchise group, Little General, to open three new restaurants across West Virginia.
Kraft Foods Group, Inc. is introducing Philadelphia Snack Delights, a reduced-fat cream cheese dip in five flavors: dark chocolate, milk chocolate, white chocolate, cinnamon and caramel.
Harvest Granola L.L.C., a subsidiary of Indian Harvest Specialtifoods, has purchased Olympia Granola, a maker of granola bars based in North Branch, Minn.
Food company innovation efforts are starting to gain momentum, said Alan Wilson, chairman, president and chief executive officer of McCormick & Company, Inc.
In the crackers-with-filling segment, General Mills, Minneapolis, has created a presence in the convenience store cracker channel with Gardetto’s Sandwich Crackers, available in Cheddar Bacon and Garlic Cream Cheese flavors.
A new toolkit is being launched by the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) to help businesses have a greater knowledge of and positive influence on decisions about sustainable packaging design.
Danish food ingredients firm Chr. Hansen has developed a salt-reducing solution that allows cheese manufacturers to reduce sodium levels by up to 50% while retaining taste and texture properties.
