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NEWS ABOUT: bakers

bakers stories: 3 news summaries

In Gay Marriage, Calif. Sees Economic Love Match

Altar-bound same-sex couples could provide $370M boost to state economy

Jun 2, 08 2:56 PM CDT
(Newser) - Lifting the ban on same-sex marriages could prove a boon to California’s economy, as couples waiting for years to tie the knot spend big on lavish nuptials, the Los Angeles Times reports. Wedding planners, bakers, and other related business have seen increasing activity since the May 15 ruling; one... More »

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California • gay marriage • wedding • event planners • economy • bakers

 France Finally Wins Bread Battle 

World Cup of Baking pits

Apr 2, 08 2:40 PM CDT
(Newser) - It's been a dozen years since France won the Baking World Cup, but the baguette's homeland took home the gold today, reports the Wall Street Journal. The drought was odd, because, as America’s coach says, “It's a French competition. And it's bread.” America has won two of... More »

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bread • France • French cooking • bakers

 Flour Is Costing a Lot of Bread 

The rising cost of wheat is forcing bakers to increase their prices

Mar 16, 08 8:46 AM CDT
(Newser) - Consumers are getting hit in the breadbasket as tight flour supplies push bakers’ costs higher, reports the Los Angeles Times. Wheat crop failures, the weak US dollar and more farmers growing corn for ethanol instead of grain have more than doubled the price of a 50-pound bag of flour... More »

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bread • consumer prices • pizza • wheat prices • flour • bakers

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