Merchandising

Packaging and innovation emerge as key needs in fresh bakery

03.01.2021

By John Unrein

The COVID-19 crisis has rapidly accelerated consumer demand for fresh packaged bakery.

Surprise Cake Stand brings theater to the party

12.14.2020

By John Unrein

The spring-loaded Surprise Cake Stand includes a gift pod large enough to hold a smart phone or other small gift. With the pull of a ring or the crank of a music box, the secret gift pops through the cake.

CakeSafe now manufacturing clear protective barriers for use in checkout areas

11.09.2020

By Brian Amick

The company's Clear Acrylic Barriers can soon be purchased online and installed in minutes.

Surprise Cake popping cake stand creators to appear on ABC’s Shark Tank

10.23.2020

By Brian Amick

The patented Popping Cake Stand will be showcased on the November 6 episode.

The kiosk model as a response to changing times

08.13.2020

By John Unrein

Retail bakeries are gradually embracing the notion that shoppers want something personalized, but they do not want to spend a lot of time waiting.

Eye-catching displays keep customers coming back

03.04.2020

By Kristen Putch and John Unrein

What bakery shoppers see, smell, and hear affects what they decide to buy.

Modular Custom Foodservice Counters

10.09.2019

By John Unrein

Since 1947, LTI has been leading the industry in the design, durability and innovation of custom counters. We build state-of-the-art mechanical serving technologies that enable you to serve and display the varied menu options required by your patrons.

Breadbot reflects interest in on-premise technology

09.23.2019

By John Unrein

Speed and convenience are key consumer benefits and motivators for using on-premise technology due to increasingly time-pressed lifestyles, according to a new Mintel report.