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Geof Comings is bringing European style breads and pastries to Pittsburgh, PA.  Five Points Artisan Bakeshop is a family owned and operated artisan bakery located in Pittsburgh, PA. Owner Geof Comings, has been in business there for three years and in the industry for over a decade. His goal is to make the best European style breads possible, and to...

It’s not much of a surprise that we want to get rid of Partially Hydrated Oils and anything else that we can’t pronounce in our foods. Today a growing number of consumers are making this an absolute lifestyle change and not just another trend. These conscience choices of healthy eating have influenced the bread market, and the characteristics and components...

” The specialty donut trend is definitely at its peak now, with more creations than you can even dream up. One of the more interesting things I’ve seen lately involved ice cream infusion – best of both worlds! These yummy little treats started at the Los Angeles bakery B Sweet and are the perfect way to end your summer. These...

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...

If you are a bakery that produces cakes for special events, you understand the struggle that it can be to create a cake or transport a cake in the heat of summer. With wedding season in full bloom, many bakeries are starting to produce and transport wedding cakes while battling warm temperatures. It is important to understand how to store...

If you’re a baker at heart, you know that the benefits you get from baking are more than just the pile of cookies in your kitchen when you’re finished. How you feel after baking is likely how people feel that love working out, creating artwork, doing sewing projects, and so forth. Many people enjoy hobbies because they have a good...

A great loaf of bread is good for your soul. Being able to bake bread is the sign of a true bakery, and customers are seeking out unique loaves of bread as often as they are seeking out cupcakes, cookies, and otherwise. Below we have highlighted some of our favorite bread recipes that will give customers a reason to keep...

Even the bakery industry is often being improved due to innovations and advances in technology. While the beloved bakery equipment that you’ve had for decades might hold sentimental value, it is likely costing you in efficiency, energy, and cold hard cash. Using old and out of date bakery equipment will result in missed opportunities in efficiency gains and cost reduction...