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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1984

Page

11

Croissants Make Their Mark In American Breakfasts

French pastry marvels enter American menus reshaping breakfast and sandwiches. The croissant originated in Vienna in 1683 and gained popularity in Paris before spreading to the United States with fresh bakeries and store bought options.

France Vienna United States Drake Hotel Chicago Windy City Simon's Things Things Barlow Food Sara Lee Pepperidge Farm

Mail order croissants gain a nationwide foothold

Tom and Mary Lynn Thompson run CEst Croissant in Allentown and ship fresh croissants nationwide. The process takes 17 hours per batch with 162 dough layers and strict handwork. A 12 pack with preserves and a logo towel costs 15 dollars plus shipping, while a plain dozen is 10 dollars.

Pam Fruehling Pennsylvania Tom Mary Lynn Thompson Allentown Thompsons U.S Mary Lynn the Gazette United Parcel Service

Chemists test canned foods in new NFPA lab

The National Food Processors Association opens a modern lab in Washington to support member firms with fact finding and lab analyses. About 40 chemists will study canned fruits vegetables fish and meat, while NFPA provides statistics and backs up member research as needed.

14Th Street New York Avenue National Food Processors Association NFPA Ashington del Monte Libby’s Hunt-Wesson Pillsbury Harry Mussman State of Nebraska Food and Drug Office

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