bakery trends

On December 22nd, former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio signed into law a bill that will prohibit the combustion of substances with certain emissions profiles in city buildings. This means that beginning in December 2023, new buildings and businesses erected within the city limits will not be allowed to install gas stoves, ovens, boilers, etc. This new law...

Each year Kids Helping Kids by Kids Way, Inc. - through their "Making a Warmth of Difference" initiative - donates hundreds and hundreds of brand new coats and other winter apparel to valued organizations across Long Island in an effort to help warm our children in need during the winter months. This wonderful organization, led by Executive Director Bob Eslick...

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...

There is no denying it. Small businesses are suffering during the COVID-19 pandemic. Empire Bakery Equipment is experiencing first hand the impact the current crisis is having on small retail bakeries all over the country. Things are no longer businesses as usual, but as the "new normal" continues to change, one thing that won’t change is Empire’s continued support of...

Empire Bakery Equipment prides itself on consistently offering new technology in the baking industry and food industry. This innovation enables bakeries and restaurants to grow and become more successful. The latest piece of equipment Empire carries is the Roboqbo food processing machine.  The Roboqbo is a complete and versatile machine that cooks, cools, concentrates, kneads, refines, cuts, mixes, homogenizes and...

The in-store bakery trend is moving in the right direction. Little by little, grocery stores and supermarkets are including an in-store bakery and making it a point of interest in the store. In 2018, in-store bakeries made $13.8 billion dollars in the United States which is up 6.4% from the previous year. The growing trend points towards in-store bakeries making...

Often times, small bakeries run into a similar problem that prevents them from increasing production and growing their business. And the problem is simply that they are SMALL bakeries. Successful small bakeries would love to move into a bigger space or open another location to keep up with its growing popularity and demand. However, the lack of space in the...

This past year, we have learned a lot about the consumer market and the trends that are shaping up moving into the new year. It seems the market is becoming increasingly health-conscious, which has challenged bakers to adapt. However, adapting is not always an easy task, especially when the task is making baked treats healthier. Here are some of the...

There are two main types of mixers found in a bakery, planetary and spiral. Bakers know how important it is to have a reliable mixer that is capable of producing high-quality and consistent products, however not all of them may realize that choosing the right mixer is even more important. Before choosing the right mixer for your bakery, bakers should...

Empire Bakery Equipment has always made it a priority to help assist bakers with everything they need to run a successful bakery. Michael Eggebrecht, an Artisan Bread Expert and Consultant for Empire Bakery Equipment, has been working with Empire to help better educate bakers on the best practices on both the baking end, as well as the business end. Michael...