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American Bakers Association Elects New Board of Directors to Lead the Industry Towards Innovation and Growth

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Under the guidance of the newly elected Board, the ABA is committed to fostering innovation, advocating for policies that support the industry's growth, and providing valuable resources to its members.

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  • Under the guidance of the newly elected Board, the ABA is committed to fostering innovation, advocating for policies that support the industry's growth, and providing valuable resources to its members.
  • Each member of the Board brings a wealth of experience and a passion for driving positive change within the baking industry.
  • “I am honored to continue serving the American Bakers Association as an At-Large Member of the Executive Committee.
  • For more information about the American Bakers Association and its Board of Directors, visit www.americanbakers.org/

United States Gluten-Free Food Products Market Insights 2024: A $4.25 Billion Industry by 2029, Driven by Rising Incidence of Intolerance & Increasing Availability of Diversified Options - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, April 26, 2024

The U.S. gluten-free food products market is expected to reach a value of 4.25 billion by 2029 from $2.62 billion in 2023, growing at a CAGR of 8.36%

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  • The U.S. gluten-free food products market is expected to reach a value of 4.25 billion by 2029 from $2.62 billion in 2023, growing at a CAGR of 8.36%
    The U.S. gluten-free food products market report contains exclusive data on 28 vendors.
  • The US gluten-free food products market is highly competitive, with established players and emerging brands competing for market share.
  • The rising incidence of celiac disease and gluten intolerance is a major driver in the U.S. gluten-free food products market.
  • The increasing availability of diversified gluten-free food options is a key driver in the U.S. market, contributing to its ongoing growth.

NATURE'S OWN DEBUTS FOUR NEW PRODUCTS TO INSPIRE CULINARY CREATIVITY

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

THOMASVILLE, Ga., April 23, 2024  /PRNewswire/ -- Nature's Own®, America's No. 1 selling bread brand, has unveiled its latest lineup of innovative products, arriving just in time for summer and grilling season: Keto Soft White Bun, Small Loaf Homestyle White and Ancient Grain, and Perfectly Crafted® Flatbreads. The new additions expand the Nature's Own portfolio to further meet increasing consumer demand for high-quality, fresh baked goods that fit a variety of dietary restrictions and preferences.

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  • Nature's Own launches new products: Keto Bun, Perfectly Crafted Flatbread, Small Loaf Homestyle White & Ancient Grain.
  • The brand uses consumer insights regarding desired flavors, sizes, and other product attributes to develop products consumers actually want to see on the shelves.
  • Nature's Own Perfectly Crafted Flatbreads:
    Expanding its Perfectly Crafted line, experience a new level of culinary creativity with Nature's Own Perfectly Crafted Flatbreads in two delicious flavors, white and garlic.
  • ­­Nature's Own new products are now available in select regions, with plans for nationwide expansion in the future.

W. P. Carey Appoints Rhonda Gass to Board of Directors

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Monday, March 18, 2024

NEW YORK, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- W. P. Carey Inc. (W. P. Carey, NYSE: WPC), a net lease real estate investment trust, today announced the appointment of Rhonda Gass to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Ms. Gass will serve as a member of the Audit Committee and brings more than 30 years of experience in technological transformation, cybersecurity and digital risk management.

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  • NEW YORK, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- W. P. Carey Inc. (W. P. Carey, NYSE: WPC), a net lease real estate investment trust, today announced the appointment of Rhonda Gass to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.
  • Jason Fox, Chief Executive Officer and Board Member at W. P. Carey, said: "We are thrilled to welcome Rhonda to W. P. Carey's Board of Directors.
  • Rhonda Gass, said: "I am delighted to join W. P. Carey's Board of Directors.
  • With Ms. Gass's appointment, W. P. Carey's Board of Directors currently comprises 11 members, four of whom are female.

FLOWERS FOODS TO PARTICIPATE AT THE BofA SECURITIES 2024 CONSUMER & RETAIL CONFERENCE

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Monday, March 11, 2024

THOMASVILLE, Ga., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Steve Kinsey, chief financial officer and chief accounting officer, and J.T.

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  • THOMASVILLE, Ga., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Steve Kinsey, chief financial officer and chief accounting officer, and J.T.
  • Rieck, executive vice president of finance and investor relations, of Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) will participate in a fireside chat at the BofA Securities 2024 Consumer & Retail Conference on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 9:40 a.m.
  • The live audio webcast may be accessed at investors.flowersfoods.com/events-and-presentations .
  • Following the conference, the webcast will be available for replay.

Federal Court Grants Final Approval of $130 Million Settlement For Misclassified Drivers

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Friday, March 1, 2024

SAN DIEGO , March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Judge Jinsook Ohta (S.D. Cal.) granted final approval of a $130 million settlement between delivery drivers and Flower Foods Distributors in California. It represents one of the largest recoveries for individual class members (over $113,000 each) for wage/hour violations in American history. The settlement requires Flowers to spend over $64 million to buy back territories and discontinue its independent distributor program in California. Counsel for the Class, Nicholas & Tomasevic, LLP, describes the change in Flowers' business model as a "rare accomplishment" in employment class action litigation.

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  • granted final approval of a $130 million settlement between delivery drivers and Flower Foods Distributors in California.
  • It represents one of the largest recoveries for individual class members (over $113,000 each) for wage/hour violations in American history.
  • The settlement requires Flowers to spend over $64 million to buy back territories and discontinue its independent distributor program in California.
  • The Court awarded Nicholas & Tomasevic over $18 million in attorneys' fees.

Cooper Standard Promotes Nudd to Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer

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Monday, February 12, 2024

NORTHVILLE, Mich., Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cooper Standard (NYSE: CPS) today announced the promotion of Alison Nudd to vice president, chief accounting officer effective March 1, 2024.

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  • NORTHVILLE, Mich., Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cooper Standard (NYSE: CPS) today announced the promotion of Alison Nudd to vice president, chief accounting officer effective March 1, 2024.
  • In her new role, Nudd will be responsible for the Company's accounting function, financial reporting including Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting, financial systems, and the Company's global business services.
  • Based at the Company's world headquarters in Northville, she will report to Jonathan Banas, executive vice president and chief financial officer.
  • Previously, she served as senior director financial reporting where she led corporate accounting and consolidations, external reporting and technical accounting.

Bread Market to grow by USD 118.37 billion from 2022 to 2027, AB Mauri Ltd. and AGROFERT AS emerge as key contributors to growth - Technavio

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Monday, February 5, 2024

Ltd., Pasco Shikishima Corp., Yamazaki Baking Co. Ltd., and Warburtons Ltd. are key companies.

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  • Ltd., Pasco Shikishima Corp., Yamazaki Baking Co. Ltd., and Warburtons Ltd. are key companies.
  • AB Mauri Ltd. - The company offers bread under the brand name Panesse, Scrocchiarella, Holgran, and Fleming Howden.
  • AGROFERT AS - The company offers bread, festive bakery, gingerbreads, gluten-free products, open sandwiches, sandwiched baguettes, stollen plait, super sandwiches, sweet pastry, and toast bread.
  • The growth is fueled by multiple purchases, diverse options, and the incorporation of healthy ingredients like soy, catering to health-conscious consumers.

Tricentis Expands its Prominence within SAP’s Ecosystem with Exceptional Growth in Application Testing

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

Selected by SAP for its SAP Solution Extensions, Tricentis extends SAP application life cycle management solutions by offering exceptional testing and software quality assurance capabilities.

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  • Selected by SAP for its SAP Solution Extensions, Tricentis extends SAP application life cycle management solutions by offering exceptional testing and software quality assurance capabilities.
  • In 2023, Tricentis’ SAP partnership saw the following developments:
    40% YoY growth in new customers onboarded, in addition to 46% YoY growth in revenue, with significant traction across the globe.
  • In addition to SAP Solution Extensions powered by Tricentis previously on the SAP price list—SAP Enterprise Continuous Testing, SAP Enterprise Performance Testing, SAP Change Impact Analysis and SAP Enterprise Data Integrity Testing, an extended list of products validated by SAP is now available on the SAP Store, including Tricentis Vera™, and Tricentis NeoLoad.
  • Large organizations such as Vodafone and Flowers Foods are leveraging the SAP solution extension by Tricentis to enhance their QA and application testing needs.

Flowers Foods to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

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Friday, January 26, 2024

THOMASVILLE, Ga., Jan. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) will report its fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results on Thursday, February 8, 2024, after market close.

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  • THOMASVILLE, Ga., Jan. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) will report its fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results on Thursday, February 8, 2024, after market close.
  • On Friday, February 9, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern, the company will host a live question and answer webcast.
  • A link to the webcast, press release, pre-recorded remarks by management with accompanying transcript, and supporting slide presentation will be posted on the investors page at www.flowersfoods.com .
  • A replay will be available at the same link following the event.