The year dawned with limited expectations in the in-store bakery market, but at its close, many operators are reaping the benefits of adjusting the price, size and quality of their bakery products...More
Focusing on natural, organic and locally sourced ingredients, New Pioneer’s two in-store bakeries rake in $1.6 million annually, making it one of the largest co-op bakery departments in the nation...More
Despite the national trend toward more
healthful eating, donuts maintained sales, dropping just
0.5 percent in per-week-per-store sales nationwide...More
Prudent equipment purchases and a new management structure provide this retail/food-service/catering operation with the flexibility it needs to adjust to changing demands...More
Bakery executives share strategies for addressing shoppers’ new mentality. Consumers are closely watching spending as bakeries strive to retain profits...More
Convenience is the number one reason customers shop self-service bakeries, according to Dr. Rosita Thomas, Thomas Opinion Research, who presented her...More
Cheesecakes lost ground in in-store bakeries during the past year as consumers turned to more healthful or affordable alternatives for indulgence. While...More
Market of Choice relies on beautiful product When Christina Jessie became bakery sales manager for Market of Choice supermarkets, headquartered in Eugene,...More
Modern Baking's annual Leadership Awards issue focuses on the bakers and bakeries who make anyone proud to be a part of the retail baking industry. It...More
Schnucks starts bakers from scratch As a point of differentiation for Schnucks Markets, St. Louis, Bill Mihu, vice president of bakery, looked to create...More
Bagels are available in several areas within the supermarket, from frozen foods to the commercial aisle to the in-store bakery. They continue to be a...More
Brownies and dessert bars exhibited flat dollar sales during the last 12 months compared to the previous year, despite a 4.1 percent increase in the total...More
Many in-store bakery officials would probably like a mulligan or do-over of the past two years. While the recession may be technically over, customer...More
Sweetgoods lost ground as contributors to the overall bakery supercategory during the past year as consumers turned to breakfast alternatives with lower...More
With its commitment to quality food and its Southern California location, it is no surprise that the Hollywood elite, such as Halle Berry and Penelope...More
Green, sustainability, localthese are all buzzwords circling in consumers' minds as they shop for food. According to a Burst Media poll of 1,500 adults,...More
As consumers look for grab-and-go options for the morning commute, muffins would seem to be the perfect blend of nutrition and convenience. But the national...More
With presidential speakers, celebrity chefs and thousands of attendees, there's a reason the International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association's (IDDBA) seminar...More
Though consumers are watching their food spending carefully, bread has maintained steady national sales. Bread and rolls comprise the second largest super-category...More
How many supermarkets can claim they can count a paczki king and queen among their employees? Most likely, the honor only belongs to Riesbeck Food Markets,...More
Available in the same flavors as the original size, Otis Spunkmeyer's 2.25-oz. muffins allow operators to offer customers a variety of options to perfectly suit their needs....More
Zulka Pure Cane Sugar preserves the natural properties of the sugar cane plant, while retaining a flavor profile that’s as close to fresh sugar cane as possible....More
