September 2011
Dedicated staff makes for a successful bakery
A business is nothing without its employees, and bakeries are no exception. This especially holds true for this year’s Retail Bakery of the Year, LaSalle Bakery in Providence, R.I. ...
Why bakery is the cornerstone of Fitzgerald’s
When the Devoe family purchased the single-unit market in Simsbury, Conn., they knew creating a signature bakery was the key to success. A year later, bakery sales are up 125 percent and account for 5.5 percent of store sales....
LaSalle Bakery does the right thing
Growing a business is never easy, but owners Michael and Cheryl Manni have remained dedicated to the principle of providing the best environment for both customers and employees....
Rolls category remains strong
In the 52 weeks ending June 25, 2011, bakery department dollar sales increased 2.4 percent compared to the previous year. Breads and rolls made up the second largest dollar share in the bakery department behind desserts and contributed to the department’s growth with a 2.1 percent sales increase versus a year ago....
Desserts on the move
These simple designs are great to have in the showcase for customers who need a last-minute cake, but don't want the traditional flowers or balloons....
Unique state desserts
Maine may have laid claim to the whoopie pie as its official state treat, but plenty of other states have made their sweet tooth known by naming some unusual desserts their symbolic foods....
The Workbench
Dr. Klaus Tenbergen is certified as a Master Baker in Germany, South Africa and the United States. He is currently an assistant professor at California State University in Fresno, directing the Culinology® program...
Everyday designs to boost cake sales
These simple designs are great to have in the showcase for customers who need a last-minute cake, but don't want the traditional flowers or balloons....
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