American Crystal shuttering the operation in Sidney, Mont.

Construction is underway on the company’s new sourdough plant.

Consumer Brands unit also sees increase in income.

The 2022 Operations Executive of the Year urges young bakers to learn from his mistakes.
 

Cites current and expected market conditions as reason for closing.

Company also benefits from QSR demand.

Scoular Food Innovation makes debut.

But sales increase 10% during the quarter.

Deal gives company a new distribution channel.

Revenues climb 19%.