baking trends

This April, Google released an interesting and detailed report about food trends of all kinds. From options like the Bundt cake that have shown steady growth in past years to the trends like rainbow donuts that skyrocket to fame just to fizzle out quickly, there are many different insights to be gained from this document. The report included top trending...

It's not that you don't have something fantastic to offer your customers. After all, few people can resist freshly baked breads, pastries and other treats. With so many other businesses -- food related and otherwise -- vying for attention, it can be difficult to get noticed amid all the din and clamor. Going the unconventional route enables you to build...

With the school year almost over and the weather warming up, your mom and pop shop may soon be experiencing an influx of customers as more and more people stop in for cold brew coffees and pastry treats during walks and bike rides around the neighborhood. All these extra visitors are great for business, but they might have your staff...

When it comes to baking breads, pastries, pies and cookies there is much more to take into consideration then just how delicious your treats taste. Presentation is an especially important piece of the sales puzzle, and as technology and consumers change, so do the standards for bakery packaging. According to Mintel and Bake Magazine, there are six key themes to...

As the weather grows warmer and you begin to see couples and families strolling around the neighborhood, enjoying the beautiful summer sunshine, you are probably wondering how you can get them inside your shop for an afternoon snack. There are plenty of different marketing tactics for you to try, from hanging a brightly colored banner in your window to putting...

Over the past few years, healthier eating habits have become a point of focus for many Americans, with organic and whole grain ingredients becoming highly sought after for shoppers across the country. The National Restaurant Association has found that 71 percent of adults are trying to eat healthier at restaurants than two years ago, but just because your customers are...

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...

2016 is finally here and a new year offers the perfect opportunity to try your hand at creating some delicious and unique pastries, breads and pies. As with all industries, there are plenty of new trends on the horizon for 2016 and here at Empire Bakery Equipment we can’t wait to see which of these gourmet dessert ideas you decide...

From brightly lit trees and family gatherings, there is so much to love about the holiday season. Here at Empire Bakery, we especially love the smell of fresh baked cookies. There are so many delicious seasonal cookies to choose from, including delicious gingerbread. Symbolic of the holiday season, gingerbread houses have been a Christmas favorite since the 16th century. Earliest...

We have exciting news to announce here at Empire Bakery Equipment!  Our newly redesigned Revolving Tray Oven is taking the industry by storm! The new Empire LC Revolving Tray Oven is ideal for pizzas, breads, pastries, bagels and everything in between.  Solid design, robust capacity and keen aesthetics work in harmony to create a product that can only be described...