Levain Bakery marks new leadership with co-CEOs
Lorna Sommerville and Taya Stenson have almost a decade of combined experience across Levain Bakery’s operations and brand building.
Maddie Lambert
August 26, 2026
Lorna Sommerville and Taya Stenson have almost a decade of combined experience across Levain Bakery’s operations and brand building.
The Bread Bakers Guild of America is offering a full slate of field trips and virtual sessions to help bakers succeed.
The partnership brings together two brands to create a co-branded cupcake line featuring nostalgic flavors.
In his new role, Ziemnisky will guide the association’s strategic direction, enhance member value, drive innovation and expand IDDBA’s reach across the fresh-food landscape.
Nothing Bundt Cakes’ seasonal lineup includes a new flavor and two returning fall favorites.
The Destination Dessert Collection features three new varieties infused with flavors inspired by classic global desserts.
The menu features Levantine- and Palestinian-inspired pastries that blend traditional techniques with seasonal ingredients.
OvoPro is an egg white protein that provides binding, gelling, foaming and whipping functionality.
Crafting interactive desserts is one avenue bakers can take to boost foot traffic during the summer.
The new bakery will open in Valor Acres, a mixed-use development center home to a growing collection of curated businesses.
Notable cake flavors in this year’s lineup include Cinnamon Roll, S’mores, Peach Cobbler, Lemon Raspberry and Turtle Cheesecake Swirl.
The publication’s second special edition of the year highlights six industry trendsetters baking up a storm in the Windy City.