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We live in a digital world where digital marketing is heavily relied on by businesses to help promote their products, services and brand. Bakeries should be no exception to these businesses utilizing digital marketing. Outside of word of mouth and signage outside of a bakery, social media can play a huge role in helping drive customers to your shop and...

At Empire, we always say that great baking starts with a great mixer. Your final product is only as good as the dough that is developed. Without a good dough, the end result just won't be the best it could be. That is why choosing the right mixer for your bakery is such an important element to running a successful...

Pizza lovers everywhere gathered at the mecca for pizza, New York City, for a spectacular celebration of all things pizza at the 2nd Annual One Bite Pizza Festival. This year, the event was bigger and better than the first-ever festival, adding a second session and bringing together some of the most iconic pizzerias, mouth-watering pies, and top-tier pizza-making equipment, all...

Choosing the right oven for your bakery in a sometimes crowded market can be overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be! Finding the right bread ovens are essential for product quality, bakery efficiency and cost management. In a world where energy and fuel costs are constantly fluctuating, choosing the best oven for low-cost bread baking can significantly impact your bottom...

Making sure your bakery is equipped with the best and most efficient machines is crucial. One of the most important decisions you'll likely make is selecting the right dough divider for your needs. Whether you're scaling up production or aiming to more efficiently streamline production, the right dough divider can save you time, reduce waste, and ensure uniformity in your...

Americans eat more than 200 million bagels every year! Walk into any bagel shop on a weekend and witness the crowd of people waiting in line as the bagel makers work feverishly to keep up with the demand. Walk into grocery stores and markets and see big displays of grab-and-go bagels for your convenience. Simply put bagels are boomin' and...

As the holiday season approaches, bakeries are preparing themselves for an increased demand of cookies. Cookie sales are known to skyrocket during the holidays and some bakeries struggle to keep up with production, resulting in not meeting their full income potential. Cookies are the go-to treats for many during the holidays—whether it’s the classic sugar cookies, buttery shortbreads, or delightful...

There is a lot that goes into creating perfect artisanal loaves. It is a labor of love and a process that demands precision and accuracy. When you are looking to bake artisan breads at a retail or wholesale production level, you need to make sure you have the right equipment for the job. The proper equipment will give you that...

The bakery world is one that is fast-paced and heavily dependent on production. Any baker will tell you that time is money and finding ways to be more efficient and sell more products is a major goal for them. One of the most effective ways to enhance production and meet the growing needs of your customers is by investing in...

Pizza has been around for centuries and the pizza we know and love today was first seen in Naples, Italy around the late 1800's. There's sort of a tradition around pizza that is loved and respected by both pizzaiolos and customers alike. When it comes to the modern pizza ovens of today, it isn't easy to keep that old-world traditional...