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It’s the start of a new year and with it comes some projected challenges for the foodservice industry. The higher food costs, labor costs and energy costs are a major concern for foodservice operators navigating the new year. Luckily, there are ways to overcome these challenges and improve your foodservice business overall. There’s no doubt that foodservice operators are concerned...

In the past, we saw the Baby Boomer generation become extremely influential in spending behaviors. Today, Gen Z is predicted to play a major role in business and brand success in the coming years. The bakery industry is already looking into how it can properly target Gen Z to ensure future success. Here is some insight into Gen Z’s thoughts...

As the year nears to a close, bakeries everywhere are finishing up their last-minute holiday orders. They should also be looking ahead to the bakery trends that are projected to dominate the industry in 2023. Staying on top of bakery trends can help bakeries earn extra income and become popular establishments in their area. From fresh-baked to bargain buys, here...

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...