Products Specialty Bakery
BlissBomb introduces unique seasonal donut flavors
Products
01.27.2023
By Brian Amick
The New York City company specializing in baked mini donuts has launched its winter menu.
Products Business Management
Hero Bread expands retail distribution
Products
01.27.2023
By Eric Schroeder
The company’s products now will be available at retail at all Market District and Dom’s Kitchen & Market locations as well as at restaurants operated by Just Salad and Freebirds World Burrito.
Bakery Cafe Pastries
Diane Moua is ready to shine
Bakery Cafe
01.27.2023
By John Unrein
Moua, a multiple-time James Beard Award nominee and former executive pastry chef for Bellecour Bakery at Cooks of Crocus Hill, is pursuing her dream of opening her first bakery and café.
Business Management Food Service Chain
Nothing Bundt Cakes appoints chief development officer
Business Management
01.27.2023
By Gloria Cowdin
Chris Tarrant previously worked for Starbucks as its senior vice president of retail store development and design and vice president of development.
Business Management Workforce
Bay State Milling names first-ever chief people and impact officer
Business Management
01.27.2023
By Eric Schroeder
Nicole Gasaway will focus on talent development, advancing the company’s commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and more.

Our top 15 stories of 2022

The baking world came back in a big way in 2022, culminating in the return of the largest industry event in the Western Hemisphere, the International Baking Industry Exposition.

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Making your bakery messaging count

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Consumers shopping online – a growing segment for the bakery business – have shorter attention spans.

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Industry Analyst Review: State of the Retail Baking Industry

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Sosland Publishing’s 2022 State of the Baking Industry survey revealed retail bakers’ top business challenges and their outlook for the upcoming year.

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Plant-based options for pastries

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Consumers do not necessarily expect baked foods containing alternative grains and pulses to match wheat-based baked foods’ finished product flavor and texture profile. They do, however, expect these products to taste good and be high quality.

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Sustainability a major focus at IBIE 2022

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The conversation around sustainability went beyond equipment and materials but company programs.

Merchandising How-To Tips

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01.30.2023

Fresh bakery sales are thriving in today’s “new normal.”

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Key trends: Spotlight on Hispanic bakery

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01.30.2023

Hispanics have become a critical growth driver of the U.S. economy, making this segment a viable engine for post-pandemic growth.

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Online ordering and purchasing

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01.30.2023

Bakeries are benefiting immensely from the ease and reliability of new online purchasing systems that allow them to order the bakery ingredients and supplies they need every day.

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Software management and planning

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01.30.2023

In retail baking, forecasting is key

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Social media tactics

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01.30.2023

Social media can be an effective way to connect with your customers and create awareness for your brand.

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