Bakery Trends

There is nothing more appetizing than an eye-catching display of fresh baked good, and if you are looking for a way to make your shop standout, an attractive display is just the way to do so. There are plenty of different ways to arrange your sugary creations, but no matter what type of stand or shelving you have them on...

2016 is finally here and a new year offers the perfect opportunity to try your hand at creating some delicious and unique pastries, breads and pies. As with all industries, there are plenty of new trends on the horizon for 2016 and here at Empire Bakery Equipment we can’t wait to see which of these gourmet dessert ideas you decide...

Social media is a must-have part of every business today, and the best way for bakeries to make an impact is with photographs of the delicious breads, cookies and cakes they make. With so many editing tools and apps out there customers expect to see quality pictures everywhere they look, which is where a few quick tips from the professionals...

As a business owner, you are always looking for the next big thing, and right now all the rage is centered on doughnuts. This amazing treat was often overlooked in favor of the cupcake craze and macaron mania, but has now ballooned into a featured menu item for breakfast, an afternoon snack or a cakey dessert. With all the flavor...

You may be surprised to learn that artisan bread popularity is on the rise, in spite of the recent no-carb and gluten-free diets that have swept the nation. With health-conscious consumers and a desire for transparency in how your food is made on the rise – bread pun intended, of course – more and more people are curious about what...

Next time you’re thinking about adding to the selection of sweet treats in your bakery, consider that there is a popular – and naturally gluten-free – treat that has been making a big splash state-side recently. Of course, we’re talking about the delicate and delicious French macaron, a traditional dessert with origins tracing back to the Renaissance. Mr. Macaron (of www.mrmacaron.com...

Organic, gluten-free and natural labeled foods are competing for popularity and customers’ attention on the shelves at bakeries and grocery stores around the world, but how are these terms different and what is important about each in terms of marketing? Organic Organic produce and baking ingredients are grown without the use of pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, genetically modified organisms or ionizing...

It seems like every season has a food craze all its own, and trends this summer are no different. On the other side of the world, Jimmy’s Bakery in Taiwan has stirred up customers and their appetites with their novel watermelon bread, which is a loaf of bread that looks like a squared watermelon, reports India’s NDTV. While it’s not...