Vie de France, Vienna, Va., introduced two new European-inspired bakery products developed to enhance operators’ offerings across all dayparts.

The Eli’s Cheesecake Co., Chicago, introduced mini pumpkin pies for foodservice and in-store bakeries.

Canada-based Ozery Bakery took over the breakfast breads category with Morning Rounds, a wholesome alternative to bagels, English muffins and other breakfast items.

Hinds-Bock Corp., Bothell, Wash., introduced a fully automatic, high-volume depositing line designed to increase productivity, decrease labor costs and improve the bottom line for ring, layer and sheet cake bakers.

Hinds-Bock, Seattle, Wash., released high-quality ribbon blending tanks in single, insulated double and triple wall options.

In response to overwhelming consumer demand for Bakery On Main products, the East Hartford, Conn.-based company announced plans for a larger production facility and corporate headquarters.

C.H. Guenther & Son, Inc. (CHG), San Antonia, Texas, acquired Golden West Baking Co., Gizella Pastry Ltd. and Les Boulangeries Rene, Inc.

 Gourmet Frozen Cookies, Inc., Los Angeles, introduced homestyle frozen cookie dough under its Jen & Joe’s line.  

The ELF400 from Unifiller, Canada, is ideal for retail bakers looking to manage raw ingredient costs, increase production yield and produce accurate portions.

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