bakery trends

All bakers know the frustration of baking the perfect piece of artisan bread and then the next day, the same recipe does not yield that beautiful crust or crumb full of those big holes which are the telltale sign of a great bake. Consistency in baking is key, especially for retail and wholesale bakeries. You want to make sure your...

If you have not seen a photo on social media of someone holding two halves of a thick gooey chocolate chip cookie exposing the doughy insides of the delicious treat, then you either live under a rock or do not follow the right accounts on Instagram! The latest craze in food and baking is the thick chocolate chip cookie with...

Lately, there has been a growing demand for mini pastries. Small-sized gourmet baked treats are more popular than ever as customers are attracted to the delicious flavor without feeling guilty. This bite-sized trend has been on the rise for a while now but has fully hit its stride and bakeries are reaping the benefits of its recent spike in popularity...

With a little over a week to go, the IBIE excitement is reaching a fever pitch! An anticipated 23,000 people from over 100 countries will be arriving at the Las Vegas Convention Center looking for the latest innovations in bakery equipment and ingredients from around the world.  For those guests that will be joining us in Booth #2235, we have...

Bread is booming! The popularity of bread is rising like active yeast and businesses are benefitting from it. One of mankind’s most basic and ancient concoctions has 11 million photos uploaded to Instagram using the hashtag #bread. It’s all the craze whether it’s a close-up shot of the hills and valleys of fresh focaccia bread or before and after photos...

Summer is here and with it comes hot days. While long summer days are great for the beach, they can have an effect on your bakery, so it is important to know how to adjust your routine for the summer season. At Empire Bakery Equipment, we know the importance of a properly functioning and productive bakery, so we have offered...

Seems like a silly question, right? There is only ONE way to properly slice a bagel. Or is there? Earlier this year the internet nearly broke after a man from Missouri showed his coworkers in Washington D.C. how to “properly slice a bagel”. The man in question, Alek Krautmann, presented the bagels to his coworkers … sliced VERTICALLY like a...

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...

Used in the creation of almost every baked good we can think of, eggs add flavor and perform the important function of holding the ingredients together. Egg replacers have seen a growth in popularity in recent years, attributed in part to the increase of individuals trying a vegan diet, which means that more and more bakeries are looking to make...

When it comes to dessert popularity, trends are always changing. One day we loved the macaron and the next cake pops reigned supreme. But the one dessert staple that has stood the test of time, retaining favor above the rest, is the cupcake. A single-serve treat that can be prepared for any event, the cupcake can be dressed up with...