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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...

The current pandemic has changed the landscape of the baking industry as we know it. Whether these changes are temporary or have long term effects on the industry, there is no denying that things are different now. One major difference is the amount of business being done online. More bakeries then ever are setting themselves up for online ordering. The...

As essential businesses continue to find their footing while we navigate the current pandemic, more and more bakeries and food establishments are offering delivery services for the first time in order to keep their business operating.  If your bakery is new to offering delivery or looking to make the transition, here are some tips and strategies you can use to...

Some bakeries and restaurants have started to figure out how to navigate the current pandemic and successfully operate their business while adhering to the government guidelines. We have seen businesses offer delivery for the first time, open up their shop online and reconfigure their bakery layouts. It puts a smile on our face to see our customers handling a difficult...

Bakeries and restaurants are facing plenty of challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During this challenging time, preventative maintenance is more important than ever to ensure your business continues operating efficiently and effectively. Empire Bakery Equipment's Director of Technical Service & Parts, Bill Lawson, has some very helpful preventative maintenance tips for all bakeries and restaurants to review and make...

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...

As many small businesses find themselves struggling to successfully navigate the current COVID-19 pandemic, Empire Bakery Equipment wants to lend a helping hand by giving some advice on how to effectively promote your businesses. Constant communication with your customers during the current situation is something that is going to be crucial to the success of your bakery or restaurant. Empire’s...

The world is currently dealing with a global COVID-19 pandemic that if affecting families, communities, businesses and the way we live. Empire Bakery Equipment understands how important support, now more than ever, is to those businesses who may be suffering from the pandemic both directly and indirectly. That is why Empire wanted to reach out and update everyone on how...

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...

When an expert Master Baker offers a hands-on artisan bread workshop, bakers should seize the incredible opportunity. That is exactly what happened at Empire Bakery Equipment when Didier Rosada offered his Exploring Bread Trends workshop at Empire’s test baking facility. In a matter of weeks, the class was fully booked with bakers from around the country eager to learn from...