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27 Feb
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...
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18 Feb
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...
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04 Feb
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...
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08 Jan
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...
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26 Dec
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...
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06 Dec
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...
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23 Oct
All bakers know the frustration of baking the perfect piece of artisan bread and then the next day, the same recipe does not yield that beautiful crust or crumb full of those big holes which are the telltale sign of a great bake. Consistency in baking is key, especially for retail and wholesale bakeries. You want to make sure your...
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09 Oct
If you have not seen a photo on social media of someone holding two halves of a thick gooey chocolate chip cookie exposing the doughy insides of the delicious treat, then you either live under a rock or do not follow the right accounts on Instagram! The latest craze in food and baking is the thick chocolate chip cookie with...
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17 Sep
Lately, there has been a growing demand for mini pastries. Small-sized gourmet baked treats are more popular than ever as customers are attracted to the delicious flavor without feeling guilty. This bite-sized trend has been on the rise for a while now but has fully hit its stride and bakeries are reaping the benefits of its recent spike in popularity...
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03 Sep
With a little over a week to go, the IBIE excitement is reaching a fever pitch! An anticipated 23,000 people from over 100 countries will be arriving at the Las Vegas Convention Center looking for the latest innovations in bakery equipment and ingredients from around the world. For those guests that will be joining us in Booth #2235, we have...
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