Wholesale

2013 Baking Industry Forecast: New year, same refrain

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 15:36:00 +0000

The past year looked a lot like 2011, with economic and political uncertainty abroad and anemic growth at home as businesses remained stingy and consumers climbed out of debt. While bakers expect much of the same in 2013, consumers’ desire to reward themselves with small luxuries has kept the bakery industry viable and optimistic about growth opportunities.

Persephone finds its niche in Jackson

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:12:00 +0000

This tourist destination’s population swells in summer and winter, and the specialty wholesale bakery strives to meet the needs of a variety of sophisticated palates.

The Trendy 10: Bakery game changers

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 15:46:00 +0000

Modern Baking explores 10 consumer trends that could make a difference in your bakery in the months to come.

Reestablished family bakery sees rapid expansion

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 20:38:00 +0000

Relaunched 5 Generation Bakers (formerly Jenny Lee) now sells its signature cinnamon swirl bread in more than 1,000 retail outlets from New England to Missouri.

WheatStalk pushes the craft forward

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 20:52:00 +0000

The three-day artisan bread conference in Chicago reinforced the importance of idea sharing and community building in the bakery industry.

Instilling passion in the next generation

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 20:30:00 +0000

Modern Baking staff

2012 Leadership Award in Industry Service: Melina Kelson-Podolsky, Klaus Tenbergen

Europain 2012

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:56:00 +0000

The recent Europain show in Paris showcased interesting merchandising ideas and fresh takes on some traditional products

The Trendy 10–What's shaping bakery?

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:07:00 +0000

Modern Baking identifies 10 thriving consumer trends that have the potential to impact your bakery in the coming months

2011 Leadership Awards, Industry Service - Sébastien Canonne and Jacquy Pfeiffer, Felix Sherman

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:47:00 +0000

Growing up in France, Sébastien Canonne and Jacquy Pfeiffer’s career path to becoming pastry chefs was fairly clear-cut

2011 Leadership Awards, Profitability - New Pioneer, Sweet Endings

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:44:00 +0000

Bakery in the New Pioneer co-op, Coralville, Iowa, has been growing by leaps and bounds