The St. Louis-based manufacturer of specialty breads and pastries is helping fund honey bee health research and programs with its new Banana Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding.

Selected from thousands of entries, Independence, Missouri's Michael Edwards was chosen to be among the country’s most inspiring role models.

The company’s products have been nominated for QVC Customer Choice Food Awards.

The company teamed up with Piantedosi Baking Company for the buns that will be available for a limited-time at select iconic locations and baseball stadiums across the US.

Tony Martin will succeed his father, Jim Martin, as president.