How do bakeries fit into today’s world?
By creating thoughtful menus and providing a space to enjoy them, retail bakers can appeal to customers who are intentional with their spending.
March 2, 2026
By creating thoughtful menus and providing a space to enjoy them, retail bakers can appeal to customers who are intentional with their spending.
Bakers are using colors to spark moments of joy in and outside of the pastry case.
By creating thoughtful menus and providing a space to enjoy them, retail bakers can appeal to customers who are intentional with their spending.
Bakers are using colors to spark moments of joy in and outside of the pastry case.
As 2025 fades into 2026, bakers need to stay on top of shifting trends and flavors to keep customers coming back for more.
The berry lends a purple hue and flavor profile that’s sweet, tangy, earthy and herbal.
Keeping an eye on which trends are predicted to gain traction can help inform bakery innovation in the new year.
With the help of proper planning and budget-aligned suppliers, bakers can future-proof their bakery cases.
Standout flavors at BagelFest 2025 include fermented chili, kimchi scallion, ube and jalapeno.
In its “2026 Trends” report, Datassential found that interest in fiber is set to overtake protein, and that retail venues are where customers find the latest flavor mash-ups.
A successful Q4 requires thinking ahead — and looking back — when it comes to fulfilling staffing needs.
With their vibrant hues and flavor-pairing versatility, cranberries offer retail bakers looking to diversify their products with a functional and flavorful solution.
In response to the dessert boom, Mondelez International released four trends to help diversify portfolios and scoop up LTO sales.
By keeping an eye on shifting flavor trends, retail bakeries can provide customers with offerings that excite.
Jenae Cartwright, owner of Cake and Crumble in Auburn, WA, presented to an overflowing room of bakers eager to learn about the benefits of baking gluten-free.
With shifts toward clean-label products and natural sugar alternatives, honey has found itself in a comfortable position.
The 2025-26 school year is moving allergy-friendly treats to the forefront. Keeping a few key basics in mind can help bakeries succeed this fall.
Big, bold cakes add a ‘wow’ factor to weddings.
Lambeth-style cakes continue their reign this wedding season.
Bakeries can find loyal employees with a range of skills and experiences from untapped talent pools.
As 2025 fades into 2026, bakers need to stay on top of shifting trends and flavors to keep customers coming back for more.
The berry lends a purple hue and flavor profile that’s sweet, tangy, earthy and herbal.
Keeping an eye on which trends are predicted to gain traction can help inform bakery innovation in the new year.
With the help of proper planning and budget-aligned suppliers, bakers can future-proof their bakery cases.