March 2011
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....
Making whole grains the new norm
The Whole Grains Council (WGC) recently hosted a three-day conference in Portland, Ore., entitled Whole Grains: the New Norm....
For the Love of Chocolate event bigger than ever
The sixth annual For the Love of Chocolate Gala, held Feb. 5 in Chicago, welcomed its largest-ever crowd of more than 900 guests and raised more than $70,000 in scholarships to benefit the students of The French Pastry School of Kennedy-King College at the City Colleges of Chicago. ...
Breads back in growth mode
Despite the challenges retailers face with increasing commodity prices and attracting customers to the bakery, sales in the bread category rebounded in 2010, posting the highest dollars per store per week of any of the last five years....
March 2011 Workbench with Dr. Klaus Tenbergen
Q: Our customers have been asking for almond macarons. Do you have a formula?...
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. ...
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....
Fishing for cake sales
This tackle box cake is ideal for any occasion in a fishing enthusiast’s life. You can make the cake as elaborate or as simple as you like. ...
Benefits of hand mixing bread
The invention of the modern mechanical mixer quickly replaced the tradition of hand mixing dough. Mechanical mixers are great for speed and building elasticity into the dough, which gives the bread a nice appearance and good volume....
World food prices hit record highs
World food prices climbed 2.2 percent to reach record highs in February, surpassing the previous record set in January, according to the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization....
Lighter-colored breads more appealing to refined-grain fans
A new study suggests that bakers looking to increase sales of whole grain breads should focus not only on marketing nutritional benefits but also on tweaking color and texture. ...
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