Loїc Hémery brings culinary and baking expertise to Kneads

Every step of building Kneads Bakeshop by H&S was made with intention, and that includes bringing Loïc Hémery along from the start. As director of operations and executive chef for Kneads, Hémery brings Miami culinary experience combined with a foundation in baking.

Bootstrapping to business-savvy: Relationships are everything

It wasn’t all that long ago that Stephanie Hart, owner of Chicago-based Brown Sugar Bakery, was living month-to-month with her ingredient procurement and other resources. It’s not an unfamiliar story to many independent bakery owners.

How Sprinkles Donut Shop innovates through quality

Sprinkles Donut Shop is a mainstay in the Grand Rapids, MI, area. Founded by the late Gary VanderStelt Sr. as a 2014 post-retirement project, Sprinkles has grown to six locations as Gary VanderStelt Jr. carries on the legacy.

Introducing Craft to Crumb

Bakers deserve a voice, and Craft to Crumb will make them heard. With insights and inspiration, this community serves every facet of retail baking.