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Having the right oven in your bakery is crucial. It can mean the difference between success and failure and the overall quality of your products, so you need to choose wisely. The type of oven you choose first comes down to the types of products you plan on baking and how much room you have in your bakery. Two popular...

I believe the saying is “Go Big or Go Home”, and that is exactly what Empire intends to do come September 13th of next year. As the baking industry’s premier event that takes place every 3 years, Empire has had IBIE 2025 marked on their calendars upon returning home from IBIE 2024. Empire is gearing up for next years show...

Bread baking is a labor of love and a craft that requires many processes. Each process needs to be executed with perfection in order for your final product to turn out right. Among the many processes of bread-making, is the dough-proofing process. Dough proofing is crucial for achieving that perfect rise and gluten development needed to bake bread with the...

With so many different bakery mixers out there, it can be hard to choose the right one for your business. Whether you're whipping up delicate pastries, artisan breads, or decadent cakes, having the right tools for the job can make all the difference. A good mixer is the backbone of a good bakery. They say great baking starts with a...

Bread production at the wholesale and industrial level relies on quality equipment to ensure both quality and consistency. When it comes to the equipment needed in an industrial bread facility, a quality industrial baking oven is paramount. The oven is not only the final and arguably most important step in the bread production process, but it also affects the taste...

It's not hard to convince a bakery to start automating their dough production processes. What baker wouldn't want to speed up production while saving money on labor costs while keeping up with product demand? Busy bakers know the value of production equipment, they may just need help being pointed in the right direction. With a plethora of options available, how...

If you are reading this blog, then you understand WHY you need a cookie machine. Either you need help speeding up production to keep up with demand, or you are looking to automate production and save time and money on labor costs. No matter the reason for needing one, choosing the right cookie machine can be a daunting task. With...

Efficiency and consistency are extremely important for a bakery to be successful. Every batch of dough needs to be mixed effectively, divided accurately and baked perfectly to ensure the best possible final product that will keep the customers coming back for more. Out of all of the processes, dough production is the most laborious and time-consuming. There's not a single...

Busy bakeries rely heavily on their equipment to help them keep up with production and demand. From small retail bakeries to wholesale productions, bakery equipment is the workhouse of a successful bakery operation. With that said, it is extremely important that the equipment bakers rely on is running efficiently and doing its job to help increase profits and save on...

Your oven is the beating heart of your bakery, producing beautiful artisan bread, pastries, and more day in and day out. To keep your deck oven running smoothly and produce top-quality baked goods, regular cleaning is essential. We have put together a step-by-step guide explaining how to properly clean and maintain your deck oven, ensuring it bakes the highest quality...