bakery advice

Deck ovens are the cornerstone of many successful bakeries, producing the artisan breads, pastries, and baked goods your customers love. But like any hardworking piece of equipment, your oven needs proper care and maintenance to continue delivering quality results. With the right approach to cleaning and upkeep, you can extend your oven's lifespan, prevent costly repairs, and ensure every bake...

Springtime is finally here and Easter is almost upon us! Spring marks a fresh start and a busy season for bakeries, as customers look for bread, pastries, and other baked goods to celebrate holidays, hold gatherings, and generally enjoy the warmer weather. To meet the increased demand while maintaining top quality, bakeries must be equipped to scale production efficiently. With...

Artisan bread bakers know how important the process of kneading dough is in producing the highest quality artisanal breads. Some artisan bakers prefer hand-kneading as it provides them with a gentle mix and a sense of satisfaction. A great product starts with a great mix and there are pros and cons to both hand mixing and machine mixing. Bread bakers...

Looking to start a new bakery? Or maybe you are just looking to improve your existing bakery. Whether starting fresh or looking to grow, having the right equipment in your bakery will ensure that you are producing the highest quality products. Having reliable machines that are consistent, efficient and reliable will allow you to build a successful bakery and sustain...

The bakery industry has been changing drastically over the last decade due to advancements in bakery technology. One aspect that bakeries have been more reluctant to change, however, is bread production. Artisan bakers stress the importance of a handmade and high-quality product when it comes to artisan bread production. Lately, however, the advancements in tech and the labor shortage of...

Many bakeries are continuing to find the best way to operate under the “new normal” that COVID-19 has forced them into. Finding ways to prioritize valuable time and save on costs is more important than ever for these bakeries to stay successful through the difficult times we find ourselves in. Now is the time to focus on what popular items...

There is no denying that the demand for baked goods has shifted during the months of COVID-19. People are keeping their kitchens stocked with breads and pastries, clearing out grocery store shelves and supporting their local bakeries by ordering delivery or curbside pickup. In some areas people are shopping bakeries more than ever before. Bakeries are working their hardest to...

There is no denying it. Small businesses are suffering during the COVID-19 pandemic. Empire Bakery Equipment is experiencing first hand the impact the current crisis is having on small retail bakeries all over the country. Things are no longer businesses as usual, but as the "new normal" continues to change, one thing that won’t change is Empire’s continued support of...

Empire Bakery Equipment prides itself on consistently offering new technology in the baking industry and food industry. This innovation enables bakeries and restaurants to grow and become more successful. The latest piece of equipment Empire carries is the Roboqbo food processing machine.  The Roboqbo is a complete and versatile machine that cooks, cools, concentrates, kneads, refines, cuts, mixes, homogenizes and...

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...