The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) recently shared the results of its latest marketbasket survey, which showed the average cost of a summer cookout has increased since a year ago. The organization said a group of 10 US consumers will pay an average of $69.68 for popular Independence Day food items, up 17% from 2021.
In pursuit of its mission to shape the knowledge and skills of the artisan baking community, the Bread Bakers Guild of America (BBGA) has announced that it has joined with the Baking Association of Canada (BAC) to offer a one-year free membership in each others’ organizations.
Fully integrated design build firm Dacon recently completed the design and construction of a 47,000 square foot facility for Bake’n Joy Foods in North Andover, Massachusetts.
Companion Baking’s new palletizing robot – affectionately called Bruce Banner (aka The Incredible Hulk) by the staff – enables this innovative St. Louis bakery the ability to achieve a higher level of production efficiency and equipment sophistication.
New from Toronto-based FGF are Stonefire Caramelized Onion Naan Rounds, which “are every bit as delicious as our Original naan in a versatile, hand-held size,” according to the company.