Bakery Trends

Many bakeries are continuing to find the best way to operate under the “new normal” that COVID-19 has forced them into. Finding ways to prioritize valuable time and save on costs is more important than ever for these bakeries to stay successful through the difficult times we find ourselves in. Now is the time to focus on what popular items...

There is no denying that the demand for baked goods has shifted during the months of COVID-19. People are keeping their kitchens stocked with breads and pastries, clearing out grocery store shelves and supporting their local bakeries by ordering delivery or curbside pickup. In some areas people are shopping bakeries more than ever before. Bakeries are working their hardest to...

Planning a wedding is both a great joy and a great stress, however, taste testing desserts to serve your guests is definitely a plus. Although a cake is typically the most typical dessert served at a wedding, many brides and grooms are now starting to offer cookies as a fun and easy alternative. Wedding cookies can serve as another element...

Wedding season is right around the corner and it’s time for bakeries to start preparing wedding cake options. In spring and summer months, many couples will stop in and ask what wedding cake options you have, and will likely request samplings as well. It’s vital that you prepare for wedding season and bring in as much business as possible by...

Time to sweeten up your bakery selection this Mother’s Day with some mother-approved classics. With the holiday quickly approaching, the time is now to start planning your bakery’s offerings. Customers will be looking to show their mothers just how loved and appreciated they are, and baked goods are a perfect way to celebrate with loved ones. (At least we think...

Limiting ourselves to just a few cookies or just one donut often feels impossible. Knowing how much sugar is packed into one baked good might make your customers a little hesitant to indulge in sweets, so it’s important to offer healthier baked good options as an alternative. You can modify your baking habits to include healthier choices by substituting certain...

“Organic” has become an extremely appealing word to consumers. From packages of banana flavored yogurt to bags of crunchy green snacks, the word organic is making its way onto many products we purchase at the grocery store. Grocery stores now have designated organic aisles that have quickly become crowded with shoppers. To clarify, organic products are grown without the use...

When you think of going to fancy restaurant, you may think of the great wine they have on the menu or the craft beer that they brew in town. But, to set your bakery or restaurant apart from the competition; having great bread is key – whether it is for a nice Panini, breadsticks or loaf to be split at...

Used in the creation of almost every baked good we can think of, eggs add flavor and perform the important function of holding the ingredients together. Egg replacers have seen a growth in popularity in recent years, attributed in part to the increase of individuals trying a vegan diet, which means that more and more bakeries are looking to make...

When it comes to dessert popularity, trends are always changing. One day we loved the macaron and the next cake pops reigned supreme. But the one dessert staple that has stood the test of time, retaining favor above the rest, is the cupcake. A single-serve treat that can be prepared for any event, the cupcake can be dressed up with...