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The first known mention of the bagel was in Poland around 1610, and to this day, we’re still enjoying this breakfast staple. Whether you like your bagel with a shmear or plain, one thing is undeniable… Bagels are delicious and here to stay! But how do you prefer your bagels? Not all bagels are made the same, there are two main...

Every year brings its own plethora of food trends that consumers can’t seem to get enough of, and 2018 is no exception. Here are the trends that everyone will be lining up for this year. Croissants with Delicious Fillings Laminated dough, the dough used to make pastries such as croissants will become a staple for bakeries in 2018. New fillings...

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...