Perfectly crafted artisan bread is more popular than ever. Over the last few years, we have seen an increase in the demand of sourdoughs and other hand-crafted breads alike. We are lucky to get to work with so many talented artisan bakers who share our passion for creating high-quality artisan products. We understand that artisan baking is incredibly involved; the...
Bakeries know all too well that around this time of year, cookie demand is through the roof! With limited staff and an increase in orders to fill, some bakeries are either overworking or turning down profits during the holiday rush. If this sounds like your bakery, then you may need to automate your cookie production. In this article, we will...
When it comes to baking at a large-scale production, being efficient and consistent as possible is crucial. Being able to produce quality product over and over again at a high rate is what makes a good wholesale baking facility into a great one. Empire understands wholesale facilities' needs and has put together wholesale baking solutions that fit the quality and...
The bakery industry is ever-changing and consistently evolving. Whether it’s a hot new product or the latest innovative equipment, there is always something new and exciting just around the corner. The latest product craze lately has been the flakey and buttery pastry legend, the croissant. According to a new study from Sosland Publishing, consumers are going crazy for croissants. The...
For years, the saying has always been “quality over quantity”. With Empire’s Industrial Bakery Equipment, you now get both quality AND quantity. Quality bakery automation is a valuable tool for mid to large-sized bakeries and bakery production facilities. Maximum production means nothing if your products are inconsistent and of low quality. Luckily the remedy for that issue is the variety...
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...
It has been two years and counting and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic still ripples through the bakery industry. One area it has significantly affected is bakery trends. We have seen “to-go” and single-serve baked goods hit a peak in popularity and we have noticed health and wellness become a focal point in baked good production, all as a...
It’s time for another IBIE and Empire is ready to rock the Las Vegas Convention Center with high-quality artisan breads, cookies, pastries, pizzas and artisan sandwiches. For IBIE 2022, Empire is bringing the baking by setting up a fully functional 600-square-foot bakery in their 1,800-square-foot Booth (#5519). Empire will be inviting expert artisan bread bakers and pastry chefs to produce...
Empire Bakery Equipment has been in the baking industry for 45 years, and they are no stranger to helping provide businesses with quality equipment. The latest in Empire’s line of superior baking solutions is the MASTRO, a top-notch oven from our pizza production line that was recently introduced at The International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas in March.The greatest pizza...
Its been nearly 10 years since Colorado and Washington became the first states in the U.S. to legalize the recreational use of marijuana. Since then, more states have allowed recreational marijuana use with five new states joining the movement in 2020 bringing the total to 15 states with another 34 legalizing medical use of marijuana. With the growing legality of...