A thriving bakery business can take a series of measures to ensure it’s not vulnerable to finicky supply chains. From finding local sources for its ingredients to working with a single major supplier, there is a solution for each type of…

Choosing vanilla, cocoa or oil that has been produced with minimal environmental impact allows bakers to answer to their customers’ needs and ensure their own business has sustainable practices.   Cocoa, vanilla and palm oil are some of the…

Dough dividers can split high volumes of dough into equal-sized buns and do it faster and more accurately than any human. Rounders, their pair, ensure the buns have even shapes while also protecting the fragile dough from deflating. Their…

All whole grains in the larger sense are “ancient” — they all can trace their roots back to the beginnings of time. However, the moniker started being used in the past decade in reference to grains that are largely unchanged over the last…

In spite of international trends that shun carbs and especially bread, the French still value their heirloom recipes that gave us the baguette, the croissant and all the other pastries that make our days better. According to Euromonitor…

Bakers have an increasingly diverse offer of ingredients that were sustainably produced, processed and delivered. Choosing vanilla, cocoa or oil that has been produced with minimal environmental impact allows them to answer to their…

Artisan pastry is both a keeper of tradition and heirloom recipes and a place of innovation where a lot of the new pastry favorites are born. With the right equipment, pastry chefs and bakers have a little more time to think of the next New…

In the land of the pretzel, Berliner donuts, and the beautiful Stollen, bakeries are part of everyday life. They provide on-the-go breakfast, delicious snacks and bread for the main meals of the day, but also embody an ancient cultural…

They define categories, some feed yeasts, and some help prolong shelf life. And, recently, they all have been under a lot of scrutiny, either for adding too many calories to products, or for being too processed. But, whether they are full-,…

Spices and seasonings can bring character to a baked product and differentiate it on the market, but they also have properties that give bakers advantages in a market driven by health objectives. Not only can some claim health benefits, but…

Companies’ efforts toward sustainability have been challenged lately by the post-pandemic reality. Supply chain interruptions, rising inflation , dwindling labor force, all put pressure on sustainability goals.

Spain and Portugal have a stunning culinary history, powered by the Mediterranean climate and a multicultural heritage. They produce amazing olives and olive oil and memorable cheeses and cured meats, make vegetables exciting by turning…

The heart-shaped donuts Baker & Baker launched for Valentine’s in 2023 are a work of love. Not only because they are meant to help people express their feelings, but also because making an irregular-shaped donut involves extensive…

Starches are the miraculous ingredients that help thicken, smooth and stabilize baked goods, as well as a vast array of food and non-food products. They are sourced from natural products - including corn, potatoes, wheat, peas, and others -…

Becoming sustainable as a large or small bakery is determined by many factors: reducing costs and carbon footprint, being resilient to market fluctuations and supply chain woes, living up to consumer’s expectations about food waste or…

The growing demand for plant-based bakery drives a thriving worldwide market. But the challenges manufacturers face when developing new products or reformulating heirloom recipes range from consistency to taste, and from price to clean…

Consumers increasingly require greater transparency about the products they buy and that changes the way companies look at their supply chains. This is especially relevant for food manufacturers, as certain crops - palm oil, cocoa, milk -…

A new study from ingredients producer Kerry shows a significant change in what drives consumers in their request for less sugar. Instead of the classic ‘weight loss’ objectives, consumers now say they want sugar reduction to support their…