Bakery Trends

The food industry has seen big changes in recent years with organics foods and ethnic options becoming more prominent. According to BakingBusiness.com, these changes are led by both Baby Boomers (age 51 to 69) and members of Generation Z (17 and under). Both sets of consumers are much more aware of the foods they are putting in their bodies than...

This April, Google released an interesting and detailed report about food trends of all kinds. From options like the Bundt cake that have shown steady growth in past years to the trends like rainbow donuts that skyrocket to fame just to fizzle out quickly, there are many different insights to be gained from this document. The report included top trending...

It's not that you don't have something fantastic to offer your customers. After all, few people can resist freshly baked breads, pastries and other treats. With so many other businesses -- food related and otherwise -- vying for attention, it can be difficult to get noticed amid all the din and clamor. Going the unconventional route enables you to build...

When it comes to baking breads, pastries, pies and cookies there is much more to take into consideration then just how delicious your treats taste. Presentation is an especially important piece of the sales puzzle, and as technology and consumers change, so do the standards for bakery packaging. According to Mintel and Bake Magazine, there are six key themes to...

As the weather grows warmer and you begin to see couples and families strolling around the neighborhood, enjoying the beautiful summer sunshine, you are probably wondering how you can get them inside your shop for an afternoon snack. There are plenty of different marketing tactics for you to try, from hanging a brightly colored banner in your window to putting...

An adequate level of protein is essential to the growth and maturity of our bodies. Many people know that the primary benefit of protein is to build and maintain muscle strength, but they may not realize that a daily helping of protein can also help to improve brain functions, increase bone density, lessen belly fat and slow the aging process...

Over the past few years, healthier eating habits have become a point of focus for many Americans, with organic and whole grain ingredients becoming highly sought after for shoppers across the country. The National Restaurant Association has found that 71 percent of adults are trying to eat healthier at restaurants than two years ago, but just because your customers are...

The Bureau of Labor Statistics points to the ongoing growth in population and income as key factors fueling the increasing demand for specialty baked goods. Many of the trends that will prove to be most profitable for bakeries in 2016 are already underway, so let’s look at the signs that indicate six especially significant industry trends we’re anticipating. 1) Farmers...

While your flavorful desserts and fresh breads are appealing, it takes more than just the heavenly scent of your shop to get customers to stop in. Creating a strong promotional plan can really boost your business, drawing in new customers and giving your loyal shoppers another reason to come by your store. From loyalty programs to online efforts, there are...

Imagine being able to create a cake design just by hitting the "print" button on a special printer. Or creating a wedding cake topper that looks exactly like the bride and groom. Or maybe you'd like to wow a corporate client with 3-D sugar logos for business meeting coffee breaks. The possibility is not as futuristic as it may seem...