The company has opened a logistics point in Northeast Brazil as part of an operation expansion in the region.

The doughnut chain is opening its eighth location in the state, and 20th overall, with its new Dallas store.

John Skadorwa has more than 25 years of experience in a variety of industries, including military, construction, energy, aerospace and manufacturing.

The company has purchased Prairie Pulse Inc., owners of a pulse crop cleaning, milling and packaging facility in Vanscoy, Sask., doubling its pulse footprint in the region.

The two new bakeries mark the second and third locations in the state.

Panera Grocery Rewards is an online points system to promote the company’s consumer packaged goods (CPG) business and MyPanera loyalty program.

The Bakers’ Forum is a member-exclusive, bakers-only forum for those who wish to discuss and learn about issues relating to operating a small business.

The new plant will be built in the heart of the company’s main US campus in Pennsauken, New Jersey.