Baking Equipment

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...

Bakers everywhere know the feeling.  Business is good, and demand is high but production is at a standstill. The lack of staff and the aches in your hands could clearly indicate that something needs to be done about your bakery’s dough production process. Divining, weighing, sheeting and rounding your dough manually is a very laborious task, especially as your bakery...

In the past, we saw the Baby Boomer generation become extremely influential in spending behaviors. Today, Gen Z is predicted to play a major role in business and brand success in the coming years. The bakery industry is already looking into how it can properly target Gen Z to ensure future success. Here is some insight into Gen Z’s thoughts...

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...

This past year, we have learned a lot about the consumer market and the trends that are shaping up moving into the new year. It seems the market is becoming increasingly health-conscious, which has challenged bakers to adapt. However, adapting is not always an easy task, especially when the task is making baked treats healthier. Here are some of the...

There are two main types of mixers found in a bakery, planetary and spiral. Bakers know how important it is to have a reliable mixer that is capable of producing high-quality and consistent products, however not all of them may realize that choosing the right mixer is even more important. Before choosing the right mixer for your bakery, bakers should...