August 1, 2011
Riesbeck’s makes National Donut Day count
Riesbeck’s Food Markets, St. Clairsville, Ohio, teamed with The Salvation Army (SA) for a National Donut Day campaign that extended well beyond the June 3 observance...
Majority of American shoppers prefer organic
According to the most recent Thomson Reuters-NPR Health Poll, which gauges Americans’ opinions on various healthcare issues, 58 percent of Americans say they choose organic over conventionally produced foods when possible...
Harvest sales with bushels of pumpkins
This basket design makes a great Thanksgiving centerpiece, both in its colorful version or as a monochromatic gold cake. The basket theme also can be used for apples, peaches or any type of fruit or vegetable....
Restrictions and expansions
Two slightly ironic items crossed my desk this month. One was the Massachusetts decree banning sweetgoods in school lunches...
Gluten-free honey pound cake
Scale 2.5 lbs. (930 g) of dough for every 9-in. by 5-in. prepared loaf pan. (If dusting pans, be sure to use gluten-free flour.) Bake at 350°F for 58 minutes. Allow to cool completely....
Polenta asiago bread
Combine cornmeal and water in a medium saucepan. Stir in milk and salt; cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently until mixture thickens and bubbles. Cook 5 to 7 more minutes, until polenta pulls away from the sides of the pan. Remove from heat and set aside to cool until lukewarm....
Capture free-from product sales
Bakery products without common food allergens are no longer just for consumers on restricted diets. Bakers share marketing tips to gain the most sales from free-from product lines. ...
Lulu’s Bakery– not afraid of change
When Charlie Tola dreamed of opening a business, he pictured an Italian-American bakery; however, the Fresh Meadows neighborhood demanded something different. For the last 12 years, the bakery and neighborhood have adapted to one another....
Combating consumers' malaise
As the effects of the Great Recession continue to drag down shoppers’ attitudes, in-store bakery executives share best practices to keep sales up....
Cheesecake sales struggle outside holidays
Cheesecake sales were stagnant in the last year, but growth within individual cheesecake slices poses an opportunity to adjust your assortment to focus on popular smaller sized offerings. ...
HBS East will present latest trends
Modern Baking and Baking Management will host Healthy Baking Seminar East (HBS), Sept. 21 in Baltimore. The seminar is held in conjunction with Natural Products Expo East, Sept. 21-24....
All Things Baking expects a diverse crowd
The first event of its kind looks to redefine the retail baking tradeshow....
August 2011 Workbench with Dr. Klaus Tenbergen
Q: Pumpkin pies are in high demand at our bakery, but we can’t find a formula we like. Can you share your formula with us? ...
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