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Global Bakery Product Manufacturer Register Available at MarketPublishers.com

Baking industry worldwide is marked by continuous introductions of new flavors and varieties of bakery products. With companies working round the clock to satisfy evolving tastes and preferences, the industry is witnessing constant in-flow of new products and innovations. The companies, which anticipate changing consumer tastes and preferences and introduce new and enhanced flavors, are bound to gain significant mileage in terms of competitive edge and market share over other industry counterparts.

New register “Bakery Product Manufacturers - Global” provided by Obainfo incorporates essential data and information about 12,000 manufacturers of bakery products across the globe. The particular details on the manufacturers contained in the register include the name of the company, contact information, financial information as well as the number of employees.

Register Details:

Title: Bakery Product Manufacturers - Global
Published: December 2011
Price: US $3,234
http://marketpublishers.com/report/consumers_goods/food_beverage/bakery_product_manufacturers_global_obainfo.html

Registers of Bakery Product Manufacturers are also Available Region-Wise:

• Bakery Product Manufacturers - Asia
• Bakery Product Manufacturers - Americas
• Bakery Product Manufacturers - Europe
• Bakery Product Manufacturers - Eastern Europe
• Bakery Product Manufacturers - Western Europe
• Bakery Product Manufacturers - Africa

More new registers and studies by Obainfo can be found at http://marketpublishers.com/members/obainfo/info.html

Winter’s Coming: Get Your 'Cold Comfort' From Alaska

The shortest day of the year is approaching: Winter Solstice, Dec. 22. That means there’s no denying that cold weather and the dark winter months are upon us—not to mention the often rushed and costly run-up to the holidays.

It’s time for comfort food, in other words. We suggest looking North, to Alaska and its delicious wild salmon. While you may think of salmon as a summertime treat, it’s actually an affordable year-round option. Wild Alaska salmon lends itself to quick, hearty recipes that are perfect for this busy time of year.

Salmon from Alaska is available frozen year-round (as well as in pouches and cans). Frozen wild Alaska salmon comes in a variety of forms for consumers, including whole, fillets, and steaks, allowing it to be kept on hand like a pantry staple. (Left: Alaska Salmon Melts. Photos courtesy Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute.)

And speaking of nutrition, salmon is one of the highest natural food sources of vitamin D—a nutrient that’s in short supply during the dark winter months—with 360 IU* (International Units) per 3.5 oz. It’s also packed with omega-3 fatty acids, recognized to help thwart heart disease, inflammation, and certain types of cancer, as well as acting as a mood enhancer. (Above: Alaska Salmon Mini-Loaves)

No wonder it makes for great comfort food. Here’s our take on three classic comfort food dishes.

• Get gooey grilled cheese satisfaction with these Alaska Salmon Melts
• Classic meatloaf with a twist Alaska Salmon Mini-Loaves
• Turn up mashed potatoes Alaska Salmon Florentine Stuffed Potatoes

The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) is the official marketing arm of the Alaska seafood industry and a comprehensive resource for wild Alaska seafood, including recipes, species facts and sustainability issues (www.alaskaseafood.org). (Left: Alaska Salmon Florentine Stuffed Potatoes)

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Betty Crocker Celebrates 90th Birthday

“The Original First Lady of Food” Throws a Party, Launches a New Cookbook and Whips Up New Cupcake Recipes

To celebrate the 90^th birthday of Betty Crocker, the legendary brand is celebrating in a big way, with birthday treats for everyone! Whether consumers are looking for a cooking resource to help guide an at-home party or new cupcake recipes that will make everyone smile, Betty Crocker and the brand’s food experts have rolled up their sleeves and put on their party hats. This milestone birthday is the “icing on the cake” for the brand that made cooking cool and baking big, and with a new and impressive roll out of recipes, Betty Crocker remains the ultimate go-to food resource.

“Betty Crocker is celebrating an incredible 90 years. It’s an honor to have been a part of so many generations,” said Kristen Olson, Food Editor with Betty Crocker. “We look forward to another 90 years of inspiring the next generation of cooks. We will continue to watch food trends, develop recipes and be a great food resource; delivering it all in new and modern ways.”

The Betty Crocker Kitchens recently hosted a birthday party and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for some of Betty’s biggest fans. After inviting consumers nationwide to submit their ideas for Betty’s 90^th birthday bash, including a menu, a party theme and event activities, 10 finalists were selected from thousands of entries and each won a trip for two to the Betty Crocker Kitchens headquarters in Minneapolis. The 10 finalists celebrated with the Betty Crocker team and attended the party inspired by the grand prize-winning idea “Be Betty,” submitted by 24-year-old Catherine Sonderman of Phoenix.

The original first lady of food has changed with the times to become a contemporary icon and stay relevant as a resource for the modern-day cook. Betty Crocker is celebrating 90 successful years of bringing together family and friends by releasing a brand new edition of the Betty Crocker Cookbook, “Big Red”. With more than 65 million copies sold since its first edition was published in 1950, the modernized version allows readers for the first time ever to have exclusive access to an online cookbook destination (bettycrocker.com/BCcookbook). Highlights include:

• 1,500 recipes, 1,100 all-new photographs, and online bonus with access to 85 videos and 400 additional recipes.
• New features include heirloom favorites with new twists, mini recipes that are quick and easy, and a new visual approach to the cooking technique called “learn to make” as well as three new chapters – “Do It Yourself,” “Entertaining,” and “Breakfast & Brunch.”
• Also, for the first time, the legendary cookbook is available in digital formats including eBook, Enhanced eBook, and the recently announced fixed page layout from Apple.

With all these reasons to celebrate, it’s no wonder that Betty Crocker loves to throw a good party. What better way to celebrate than with the release of four brand new cupcake recipes and a birthday party extravaganza? Based on recent cupcake trends, Betty Crocker is releasing brand new cupcake recipes that have something for everyone to enjoy:

• Lemon Champagne Celebration Cupcakes: Make a toast! This elegant champagne cupcake has a twist of lemon in the filling and glaze.
• Red Velvet Triple Stack Cupcakes: A twist on a classic cupcake. Three layers of red velvet stacked with spoonfuls of fluffy frosting.
• Ooey Gooey Pumpkin Caramel Cupcakes: Spiced pumpkin cupcakes filled with dulce de leche and crowned with cream cheese frosting. A scattering of cashews, chocolate and extra caramel make it ooey gooey good.
• Double Dark Chocolate Coconut Cupcakes: A dark chocolate cupcake topped with chocolate-coconut frosting and a bonus mini cupcake. The real surprise? It’s an egg-free, dairy-free vegan recipe.

Betty Crocker’s nearly 1.5 million Facebook fans can vote for their favorite cupcake at Facebook.com/BettyCrocker.

About Betty Crocker
Since her creation in 1921, Betty Crocker has enjoyed a distinguished history as a multimedia superstar. Featured in radio, TV, print, and now online, this cultural icon has rightfully earned her reputation as “The Original First Lady of Food.”

Since first published in 1942, more than 75 million Betty Crocker cookbooks have been sold. BettyCrocker.com is one of the top websites in the food category and to date, millions of downloads of Betty Crocker mobile applications have been processed by consumers. Betty Crocker’s Facebook community has nearly 1.5 million fans that enjoy interacting with the brand, and millions have downloaded Betty Crocker’s mobile app. Betty Crocker branded products garner more than $1 billion in sales annually. For more information, visit www.bettycrocker.com.

Celebrity Chef Serves Up Tips for Eating, Living Well With Diabetes

There are nearly 26 million Americans with diabetes and for many, eating delicious foods while keeping their diabetes in control can be a challenge. But celebrity chef Sam Talbot, a “Fan Favorite” on Season 2 of “Top Chef” who has been living with type 1 diabetes since he was 12, says that people can—and should—be able to enjoy their favorite foods, as long as they understand how to manage their diabetes.

In his new cookbook, “The Sweet Life: Diabetes Without Boundaries,” (Rodale, Oct. 25, 2011) Talbot, executive chef at two of New York’s hottest restaurants, dishes up healthy recipes, lifestyle tips and diabetes management strategies.

The book includes 75 innovative recipes for fresh, all-natural dishes that everyone—whether they have diabetes or not—can prepare and enjoy, along with stories and tips from his own life that prove that it’s possible to live life to the fullest—even with diabetes.

Talbot learned about the impact of food and other factors on his diabetes at an early age. “As far as I’m concerned, nothing is completely off limits for people with diabetes,” says Talbot. “The important thing is to understand how what I eat, as well as other factors, impact my blood glucose. I’m in the kitchen tasting food all day, so I test a lot, and need to trust the results. That’s why I use the OneTouch® UltraMini® Meter. It’s small, fast and easy to use, so I can test anywhere, get the result I need and keep going.”

Talbot also believes that having the right attitude about living with diabetes is important. “People shouldn’t think of diabetes as a barrier that prevents them from doing all the things they want to do,” says Talbot. “Instead of letting diabetes be the focus of your life, you can take steps to control it so that you can live your life on your terms.”

In the book, Talbot serves up some tips that have worked for him:

• Experiment. Because food impacts everyone differently, it may take some experimentation to understand what’s best for you and to understand how different foods will impact your blood sugar levels.

• Stock up. Talbot stocks up on foods that are low on the glycemic index, such as strawberries, apples, agave, almond milk, nuts and seeds. He also has a designated spot for his diabetes testing supplies—blood glucose meter, test strips, medication, etc. He keeps an inventory system, so he never runs out of supplies.

• Plan ahead for trips. When traveling, Talbot takes along a “Ninja Snack Pack,” which includes healthy homemade “on-the-go” snacks, such as his Coconut Acai Granola Crumble or Roasted Seed Trail Mix.

For more information about Sam Talbot, the OneTouch Ultra-Mini Blood Sugar Meter he uses and his new cookbook, visit www.facebook.com/OneTouch.

Leading Flavor Experts Are Red Hot for Tart Cherries

'Cherry Will Be the New Pomegranate'

American palates are indicating a new appreciation for a combination of sweet and tart tastes. In fact, while sweet still ranks third among America's favorite flavors, tangy is now fifth (up from sixth) and sour ninth (up from 10th). It's no coincidence that tart cherries—with their unique sweet-tart taste—are showing up in more new products and menu items.

Restaurateur Michael Moorman, owner of popular cafe m.henry and recently opened m.henrietta in Chicago, says he's been using tart cherries as a featured ingredient in everything from salads to sauces to baked goods. One of the cafe's signature items is their Sour Cherry Granola, which features dried tart cherries. "We use tart cherries for their flavor and the added value that they bring to a dish. They're plumper and moister than most other dried fruits, so they offer greater appeal to our customers."

Moorman adds that tart cherries are an ideal choice because they're highly versatile and available year-round, in dried, juice and frozen forms. "Tart cherries have a distinctive enough flavor to stand up as a featured ingredient, but are also subtle enough to complement other flavors." Coupled with their eye-popping, bright red color, tart cherries offer a winning combination unmatched by any other Super Fruit.

Beyond the restaurant menu, tart cherries are outfitting store shelves in everything from granola bars to pre-made salad mixes to cereals, making it easy for everyone to incorporate this versatile Super Fruit into the daily diet.

Cheers to Tart Cherry Juice

According to the Food Channel's "Top Ten Beverage Trends 2011," one of the hottest ways to use Super Fruit juices — such as tart cherry juice — is to mix them with beers and spirits. This gives them a healthy twist, adds color and provides a unique flavor. In her 2011 trends report, wine and spirits expert Kara Newman cited, "cherry will be the new pomegranate," when it comes to adding new flavors. Mixologist Charles Joly of Chicago's Drawing Room livens up cocktail hour by mixing tart cherry juice with whiskey for The Cherry Club Cocktail (recipe available at www.choosecherries.com).

Tart Cherries Add RED Hot Holiday Appeal

It's easy for anyone to get in the holiday spirit with tart cherries, according to food blogger and photographer Matt Armendariz of MattBites.com. Armendariz says tart cherries are always on the top of his holiday shopping list. "The holidays are the time to really elevate the menu, and adding tart cherries to any holiday favorite instantly ups the appeal."

Matt shared some of his favorite ways to add tart cherries to holiday fare –easy for anyone to do:

• Red hot mulled wine. Simmer a full-bodied red wine and a splash of tart cherry juice with cloves, a cinnamon stick, some orange slices and dried tart cherries. This also works great with apple cider.
• Roast chicken with red. Roast a chicken with chicken stock, layering cippolini onions, fingerling potatoes, garlic and a handful of dried tart cherries around it before putting it into the oven. "It couldn't be easier to do, and the tart cherries provide a delicious contrast to the warm roasted flavors of the potatoes and chicken," said Armendariz.

Visit www.choosecherries.com or facebook.com/choosecherries for more recipes and tips to inspire you to Go Red Instead with tart cherries.

This Holiday Season, It’s All About The Pie

New survey shows nearly two-thirds prefer holiday foods to gifts, ranks top 10 pies to try

This year more families will spend the holidays in the kitchen than hunting for gifts, according to a recent survey of American households. The study, conducted by Kelton Research on behalf of Pillsbury, revealed that nearly two-thirds of Americans consider eating holiday foods to be the highlight of the season, and nearly half list cooking or baking as their most anticipated activity, with pie as the number-one treat for the holidays — no surprise, given 2011 was deemed the “Year of the Pie,” by NPR after trend spotters and food bloggers heralded the iconic pastry as the darling of the food world.

Receiving gifts trailed the list of preferred holiday activities, which also included spending time with family and friends, decorating the home and watching holiday movies — reflecting the nation’s renewed focus on family traditions over material goods. In fact, 77 percent of Americans said they plan to spend time with the family this season. Family gatherings are not complete, of course, without delicious food and desserts.

“Baking pie is a roll-up-your-sleeves activity that lets families embrace the true spirit of the holidays — warmth, laughter and quality time with family and friends,” says Greg Pearson, Marketing Manager for Pillsbury Refrigerated Pie Crusts. “Pillsbury has served as a long-standing, trusted resource for holiday baking, and continues to offer clever new ideas to make it easy for the modern family to maintain favorite traditions while creating new ones.”

Pearson says the brand has seen a merging of the nostalgia in classic recipes, with the desire for a new twist on these desserts, as younger generations join previous generations in the kitchen to create delicious holiday meals together.

The survey revealed that 94 percent of Americans will enjoy a slice of pie this holiday season. It also found the top holiday pie flavors these traditional and modern hosts will be serving up this year.

Respondents ranked the top 10 pies to try this holiday season as:

1. Pumpkin
2. Apple
3. Pecan
4. Cherry
5. Chocolate Cream/French Silk
6. Sweet Potato
7. Banana Cream
8. Peach
9. Berry
10. Mincemeat

The survey also found that 54 percent of holiday bakers are under 35 years old. “Today’s cooks are thinking outside of the traditional pie pan,” says Pearson. “They’re lining muffin tins and oven-safe ramekins with pastry dough, adding their favorite fillings and baking for quick and simple treats that impress family and friends.” He says despite the busyness of it all, they want to share the special foods that symbolize the holiday season — without the fuss.

Pillsbury refrigerated pie crusts are a simple solution to the age-old quest for delicious, flakey pie crust, and they allow plenty of flexibility for both new and seasoned bakers to put their own twist on holiday favorites.

For example, New-Fashioned Pumpkin Pie offers a quick and easy twist on the classic holiday dessert. You can even substitute maple-flavored syrup for part of the evaporated milk for your own secret ingredient!

Or, for the ultimate slice of decadence, try the timeless French Silk Chocolate Pie. Rich chocolate rests in a flakey crust, topped by festive whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

For more traditional occasions, try the Golden Pecan Pie or the delightfully indulgent Chocolate Pecan Pie. Both feature plenty of nutty goodness with special twists to satisfy every sweet tooth.

Follow @LovethePie or visit Pillsbury.com to find easy ideas for pies this holiday season.

Planning Meals a Snap with GE’s Advantium iPhone App

You might not think of an iPhone as an indispensable item in the kitchen. Imagine, though, having recipes, shopping lists and instructions on using your GE Advantium Speedcook oven on your mobile device, without having to consult a cookbook, computer or user's manual.

"At GE, we know that users want information at their fingertips, and in the kitchen that's best accomplished with a mobile device," said Irene Newsom, GE's program manager for the new application. "We've looked at all the valuable tools that members of our Advantium community have told us are important and put them in an easy-to-use interface so that our users can find out anything they need to know on their iPhone."

Hundreds of recipes, useful features

The GE Advantium oven cooks foods up to eight times faster than a conventional oven. With the new Advantium app, the home cook now has a convenient, easy-to-use reference guide at his or her fingertips.

• GE and Advantium users have created hundreds of recipes — everything from appetizers to main courses — and posted them online. Home chefs are invited to add their own recipes, too.
• With the Advantium iPhone app*, your shopping list for ingredients is always with you.
• Once home, the app serves as a quick and easy way to find information, such as cooking times, conversion recommendations and preparation tips for your favorite foods and recipes.
• The app includes videos on creating your own recipes, using the Speedcook controls, and clean-up made easy.
• The app integrates with the timer on the iPhone, so you can simply set the timer on the app and forget it while you multi-task. "If you wanted to put a tenderloin in the oven and go out in the yard, the alarm on your iPhone will tell you when the food is ready," Newsom said.
• The GE Advantium iPhone app is free and available in the iTunes store.

Interact instantly with your iPhone

Consumers who purchase a GE Advantium oven have their own online community, where they share and rate recipes and save their favorites in their recipe box. And the iPhone app from GE makes it simple to interact with others or just show off a beautiful casserole right out of the oven.

Using the iPhone camera, consumers can take a photo and post it to the Advantium website. The app also makes sharing on social media sites, such as Facebook and Twitter, a snap. "People can take photos of their dishes and add them to the Advantium community recipe library," said Newsom. "It's really fun to share the results when you've done something great in the kitchen."

For more information about the Advantium community, check out the Advantium Facebook page.

*Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Requires iOS 4.3 or later.

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Fischer & Wieser Raspberry Chipotle Sauce Gives Meals Easy Gourmet Twist

While the weather is getting colder and families are gathering to celebrate the holidays, it is the perfect time to experiment with new foods and enticing new flavors. Fischer & Wieser (www.jelly.com) invites all home chefs to embark on a culinary adventure with their incredible line of gourmet cooking sauces, including The Original Roasted Raspberry Chipotle Sauce. With Fischer & Wieser as a pantry staple, it has never been easier to try something new and impress holiday guests; family and friends alike.

Made with wholesome, natural ingredients, The Original Roasted Raspberry Chipotle Sauce is a perfect mix of sweet and smoky. For a festive holiday appetizer that looks as magnificent as it tastes, try The Original Roasted Raspberry Chipotle Sauce & Cream Cheese Appetizer.

Original Roasted Raspberry Chipotle Sauce & Cream Cheese Appetizer

Ingredients:

1 3-oz. package cream cheese

1 bottle (15.75 oz.) Fischer & Wieser’s The Original Roasted Raspberry Chipotle Sauce

Fresh raspberries and mint for garnish, if desired

Instructions:

Place cream cheese on serving dish and pour 1/3 cup The Original Roasted Raspberry Chipotle Sauce over top, allowing it to drizzle down sides of cream cheese. Garnish with fresh raspberries and mint, if desired. Serve with gingersnap cookies or assorted crackers. Makes 2 servings.

Note: For an 8-ounce package of cream cheese use 1/2 to 3/4 cup of sauce.

Tip: Whip cream cheese with sauce (using measurements above). Form into a ball, and roll in chopped pistachio nuts or chopped, toasted pecans. Sprinkle parsley on top or drizzle with two tablespoons of additional sauce. Serve with gingersnap cookies or assorted crackers.

When the holiday feasts are over, there inevitably are going to be leftovers. Instead of eating the same old turkey with cranberry sauce for days on end, try The Original Roasted Raspberry Chipotle Sauce on a turkey sandwich for a kick of flavor. Conveniently packaged in 3 oz. snack pack containers, the award-winning sauce is a perfect addition to school or work lunchboxes. Add The Original Roasted Raspberry Chipotle Sauce to your sandwich right before eating it, and enjoy!

Snack packs are also perfect for dipping veggie sticks, chicken nuggets, or string cheese into. With Fischer & Wieser, the opportunities for innovative, delicious new flavor combinations are never ending. Don’t wait another minute to embark on an easy, exciting, and incredibly flavorful culinary adventure!

Blueberry Pancake: Simply Sweet and Easy

Blueberry-Filled Dutch Pancake is a scrumptious dish for breakfast or brunch

For a quick twist on blueberry flapjacks, why not try a Blueberry-Filled Dutch Pancake? This family-sized pancake is quick and easy to mix in the blender, and bakes in the oven.

The Dutch pancake puffs as it bakes and quickly settles down as it cools to be filled with big, luscious blueberries that are gently poached in syrup.

Fresh and frozen blueberries are a great way to start the day. Not only do blueberries add fun to breakfast, a whole cup has just 80 calories and provides fiber, vitamin C, manganese and substances that have antioxidant properties.

Go to www.littlebluedynamos.com and you’ll find loads of recipes and ideas for adding blueberries to breakfast and much more.

Blueberry-Filled Dutch Pancake

2 tablespoons butter, softened

6 large eggs

1 cup low-fat milk

2⁄3 cup flour

1⁄3 cup sugar

1⁄2 teaspoon salt

1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup blueberries

1⁄4 cup light corn syrup or pure maple syrup

Preheat oven to 425˚ F. In a 13 x 9-inch pan, evenly spread butter over bottom and sides. In a blender, blend eggs, milk, flour, sugar, salt and vanilla until smooth. Pour batter into baking dish; bake until pancake is golden brown and puffy, 20 to 25 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small skillet over medium heat, heat blueberries and corn syrup just until the first blueberry pops, about 2 minutes; remove from heat. Remove pancake from oven; pour blueberry syrup into center of the pancake; cut into 6 pieces. Serve immediately.

Yield: 6 portions

Per portion: 270 calories, 37 g carbohydrate, 10 g total fat

Mad About Crave Brothers Mascarpone Contest Seeks Creative Chefs

Crave Brothers Farmstead Classics Cheese is calling on foodservice chefs to submit recipes for the Mad About Crave Brothers Mascarpone Contest. Chefs have until Jan. 13 to send their recipe ideas for small plates (including appetizers, sides and salads), entrees and desserts.

Each competition category will have a first place winner. The prize package for category winners includes $300 for first place and inclusion in a widely distributed recipe booklet. The Grand Prize winner will be awarded an Apple iPad 2 as well as a media campaign—including photography and press releases—to promote the chef and the winning recipe.

Crave Brothers award-winning Mascarpone is a versatile, creamy sweet cheese that adds its rich flavor to everything from Creamy Mascarpone Mushroom Soup and Mascarpone Pesto Chicken Rolls to desserts such as Craves Signature Chocolate Mascarpone Pie. Crave is looking for innovative, foodservice-friendly recipe ideas that demonstrate creative and versatile mascarpone applications.

Crave Brothers Farmstead Classics Cheeses are made with milk from the Crave Brothers Dairy Farm. The cheeses are all produced at the farmstead cheese factory on a sustainable, state-of-the-art family farm. Visit the Crave Brothers Farmstead Classics website at www.cravecheese.com for details about Crave Brothers Mascarpone.  Chefs should send their recipes by email to alise@cravecheese.com or by mail to Crave Brothers, Attn. Alise, W11555 Torpy Road, Waterloo, WI 53594. Entries must be postmarked by Jan. 13.