bakery equipment

Lena Horne once said, “It’s not the load that breaks you down, it’s the way you carry it.” These wise words hint towards how being more productive could benefit your bakery business. At Empire Bakery Equipment, we understand time is money for bakers and we aim to help increase production while never sacrificing quality. Here are our top 5 tips...

Memorial Day is a day to remember and honor those who have shown the highest act of patriotism by giving their life to protect the United States and the freedom of Americans. Whether you scale them for production in your bakery or are just looking to share with friends and family, show your patriotism through these delicious treats!   Red...

If you own a bakery, you have already proven your skills in the kitchen. Whether it is artisan breads or sweet treats, everyone loves a good bakery. However, not everyone KNOWS about good bakeries in their area. Smaller shops do not usually have the manpower or budget to go out and heavily market their business to those prospective customers living...

Today is National Chocolate Chip Day, and you can’t Have you ever wondered how chocolate chip cookies were invented? Who was the genius foodie who decided to add these two separately delicious foods into one amazing treat? Read on to find out the entire history of the chocolate chip cookie! Believe it or not, the chocolate chip cookie is not...

Even the bakery industry is often being improved due to innovations and advances in technology. While the beloved bakery equipment that you’ve had for decades might hold sentimental value, it is likely costing you in efficiency, energy, and cold hard cash. Using old and out of date bakery equipment will result in missed opportunities in efficiency gains and cost reduction...

These days, bagels can be found almost anywhere. But where and when was the bagel first created? Bagels were first seen in the Jewish communities of Poland in the 16th and 17th centuries. In fact, according to Wikipedia, the first mention of the bagel was in 1610, in the Jewish community within Krakow, Poland. Today, bagels are commonplace throughout North...

If your bakery is in the cake decorating business, you probably know how difficult it is to find – and retain – an incredibly talented decorator. Baking a delicious cake may be the foundation of your business, but decorating it with style and flair will ensure that customers continue to walk through your doors to create cakes for their birthday...

The Bureau of Labor Statistics points to the ongoing growth in population and income as key factors fueling the increasing demand for specialty baked goods. Many of the trends that will prove to be most profitable for bakeries in 2016 are already underway, so let’s look at the signs that indicate six especially significant industry trends we’re anticipating. 1) Farmers...

Imagine being able to create a cake design just by hitting the "print" button on a special printer. Or creating a wedding cake topper that looks exactly like the bride and groom. Or maybe you'd like to wow a corporate client with 3-D sugar logos for business meeting coffee breaks. The possibility is not as futuristic as it may seem...

With energy costs always in the back of the mind of every baker’s mind, many businesses are looking for ways to save money on their gas and electric expenses each month. One option is to look into new, energy-efficient appliances that are built to use less energy and operate more effectively than traditional kitchen appliances. Ovens are one of the...