April 1, 2008
Articles
Notes from Paris
The Bread Baker's Guild Team USA 2008 did not bring home the gold again this year, but I didn't return from the Coupe du Monde de la Boulangerie disappointed...
France takes Bakery World Cup title
For the first time since 1996, France earned the top baking title by winning the Coupe du Monde de la Boulangerie earlier this month in Paris, France....
Dobla sponsors pastry teams
Netherlands-based Dobla announced that it will be the exclusive sponsor of Team Asia and Team Russia during the World Pastry Team Championships (WPTC)...
Au Bon Pan offers smaller portion options
Bakery caf chain Au Bon Pain, Boston, introduced a line of small plate menu items that each contain 200 calories or less. Called Portions, the new line...
Spicy Pickle opens new bakery
Spicy Pickle fast casual restaurants, Denver, opened Crumb Rustic Bakery, its new corporate baking facility. The bakery produces the company's artisan...
Piggly Wiggly debuts innovative store design
Piggly Wiggly Carolina Co., Myrtle Beach, S.C., opened its restructured grocery store design last month. The company says the unique design incorporates...
Honey Bunnies return for spring
Great Harvest Bread Co., Dillon, Mont. introduced Honey Bunnies, rabbit-shaped bread products for its bakeries' spring product lines. The whole wheat...
Melody Cookies named Wisconsin bakery of the year
Melody Cookies, Oak Creek, Wis., was named the Wisconsin Baker's Association's (WBA) 2008 Bakery Operation of the Year. The award was presented last month...
Muffins appeal to range of lifestyles
Muffins span a broad range of consumer-types, especially in the East...
Events in Baking
May 14-18, 2008Rio Grande, P.R. NAFD Annual Convention National Assoc. of Flour Distributors 973/402-1801 www.thenafd.com May 17-20, 2008Chicago NRA Show...
Orlando Serrano decorator extrodinaire
Orlando Serrano uses his art background to wow customers with unique and stylish cakes...
Choosing the freezer that meets your needs
A wide variety of freezers are available for every bakery need. Be sure to select one that suits your bakery now and as your bakery expands...
The Workbench
Readers write in requests for useful tips and formulas. Experts answer the call...
Granola clusters
INGREDIENTS LBS. OZS. METHOD Butter 3 5 Mix with paddle attachment on high speed for five minutes, until light and fluffy. Sugar 2 11 Brown sugar 1 6...
Baking gains momentum
Organic is emerging as one of the fastest growing trends in the entire baking industry...
Northgate Market: where fresh baking is fundamental
At Norhtgate Market, fresh baking isn’t an attraction, it’s a way of life that expected from its clientele...
How Smith's Bakeries handles multiple locations
Retail bakeries with multiple locations are rare these days. Learn how Smith’s Bakeries have learned to not only handle their locations, but further increase in number...
Draw aahs with cute critters
Learn how to liven up cupcakes, brownies and cookies with an array of decorative animals, easy to pipe within a few simple motions...
Decorating Ideas
Collection of inspiring ideas Lucks' 2008 Bright Idea Book features new trend-right products, including Edible Image decorations, Designer Prints, Dec-Ons...
Seminar featured lively healthful baking discussions
Healthy Baking Seminar West (HBS), sponsored by Baking Management and Modern Baking magazines was held in conjunction with the Natural Products Expo West...
Creative thinking boosts competitive edge
Clever ideas for in-store bakeries will be on display at the International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association's (IDDBA) Dairy-Deli-Bake exposition to be held...
Ingredient Ideas
Reduced-fat shortening Cargill expanded its Clear Valley line of high oleic canola oil products to include all-purpose, zero trans fat donut and icing...
Equipment Ideas
Precise scoring device Scaritech manual scoring Gringettes are made from high-grade stainless steel meant for food production. The Gringettes are available...
Frozen Product Ideas
Premium cookies save labor Otis Spunkmeyer Supreme Indulgence cookie dough offers the appeal of gourmet made-from-scratch cookies without the labor. Meet...
Packaging & Supplies
Innovative muffin presentation Novacart introduces its newest item, the Tulip cup. Designed to be used with a standard 2-in. bottom diameter muffin pan,...
Coffee program stabilizes sales, drives profits
As the son of a Cuban baker and the owner of a Cuban bakery, Raul Porto knows a thing or two about espresso. It's very popular in the Cuban community,...
Dessert, wine pairings can draw new customers
Pairing desserts with wine can lure in a brand new clientele...
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