Little T takes baking to the next level
Owner Tim Healea’s breads and pastries are rooted in traditional production methods but are tweaked to reflect the modern character of his Portland bakery.
10 trends driving in-stores
In-store bakeries do not operate in a bubble; trends affecting the supermarket as a whole are often reflected in the bakeries. And the same is true for wider consumer movements. Trends come and go, but some have more influence and staying power than others.
On a TV near you
At the recent BEMA Winter Summit, Thierry Reunbrouck, regional merchant bakery operations of H.E.B. and one of the conference speakers, briefly mentioned that with the spate of food/baking/decorating TV shows, customers are more aware of trends than ever, and those trends change rapidly.
Whole grain goodness
Sometimes the stars align. I recently visited Portland, Ore., and besides taking some time to see family, hike a mountain and visit some
truly amazing bakeries
New Seasons Market: a new type of in-store
An almost 100 percent organic product line instantly sets this 10-store chain apart. The in-store bakeries produce nearly 100 varieties of artisan bread from scratch every day.
Is now the time to expand?
In an uncertain economy, people often behave like squirrels in autumn, hoarding everything they come across for a day when the situation will get worse
Perfect Christmas pair
Ring in the holidays with two seasonal icons–Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Santa Claus. The two, who make a great team in a sleigh, also work well together in your bakery showcase
