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by Katie Martin Sep. 11, 2012

Tellin’ ain’t trainin’

Renee Rouwhorst shared several techniques she uses in her bakery, Ryke's Bakery, to ensure her customer service staff is performing up to her....More
by Katie Martin Sep. 10, 2012

What's fueling in-store bakery growth?

Jonna Parker, Nielsen Perishables Group, shares some of the top reasons fresh bakery is performing so well in supermarkets....More
by Maggie Hennessy Sep. 10, 2012

A primer on whole grains

Panelists at All Thing Baking discuss what whole grain is and how bakers can incorporate it....More
by Katie Martin Sep. 10, 2012

Basics on baking for new bakery owners

Although the conference, Business of Baking for Beginners, put on by RPIA the day before the All Things Baking expo began, even business owners who....More
by Maggie Hennessy Sep. 9, 2012

What to look for when you're not looking

Business coach Doug Winnie shares tips for boosting profits in the bakery....More
by Maggie Hennessy Sep. 6, 2012

We're heading to Houston!

The editors of Modern Baking will be blogging live from the All Things Baking expo in Houston, Sept. 9-11....More
by Maggie Hennessy Aug. 21, 2012

Baker versus business owner

Editor Maggie Hennessy explores how to balance running a successful business and satisfying a passion for the craft of baking....More
by Katie Martin Aug. 16, 2012

Is the baking industry dying?

I hear the above questions/sentiment a couple times a year, usually around the time of a tradeshow, so I thought I’d address it since All....More
by Maggie Hennessy Jul. 26, 2012

Food truck ordinance a mixed bag

Chicago food trucks are finally able to cook onboard their vehicles under an ordinance approved by City Council on July 25 after weeks of controversy....More
by Maggie Hennessy Jun. 30, 2012

When cardinal rules are broken

In baking there are certain cardinal rules to which we hold fast in the hope of creating some kind of standard. But then there are almost always....More
by Maggie Hennessy Jun. 29, 2012

Taking inspiration from Team USA

On day two of Wheatstalk 2012, attendees got a taste of what it was like to compete in the bread category of the Coupe du Monde de la Boulangerie, as....More
by Maggie Hennessy Jun. 28, 2012

Natural ingredients and traditional practices

Day one of Wheatstalk 2012 was a hot one, with temperatures reaching triple digits in Chicago and not much cooler in the Kendall kitchens. But that....More
by Katie Martin Jun. 12, 2012

Chinander wins Cake Decorating Challenge

After three days of intense decorating, Andria Chinander, Lund Food Holding (Byerly's), Edina, Minn., came out on top. Amy Murtha, Hy-Vee Inc.,....More
by Maggie Hennessy Jun. 12, 2012

Seeing double

One of the most interesting displays at this year’s IDDBA Show & Sell Center was the Seeing Double case....More
by Katie Martin Jun. 12, 2012

Understanding the younger consumer

Jane Buckingham stressed learning what makes the youngest adult consumers tick to market and sell to them effectively....More
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Katie Martin

Katie Martin is chief editor of Modern Baking, and has been a full-time staff editor since 1998. When she’s craving sweets, few things can surpass a really good brownie.

Maggie Hennessy

Maggie Hennessy has been associate editor of Modern Baking since June 2011. She’s never been one to subscribe to the low-carb movement, particularly due to a lifelong obsession with really good bread.
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