Diverse revenue stream spurs DTC bakery growth
The modern bread company sends ready-to-bake, organic, whole grain sourdough to country-wide doorsteps.
Maddie Lambert
April 28, 2026
The modern bread company sends ready-to-bake, organic, whole grain sourdough to country-wide doorsteps.
The business began as a pandemic pop-up but quickly grew into a three-location operation known for its Southeast Asian-inspired pastries.
With the growing customer demand for bakers to use natural sweeteners, maple syrup is a popular alternative.
The new lineup includes Strawberry Babka Brioche, Poppyseed Passionfruit Cookies and Cheddar Scallion Scones.
By adapting a new par-baking technique, Starship’s three separate bagel shops can serve hot, fresh bagels baked throughout the week.
The speakers include renowned cook Alton Brown, former Duke University men’s basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski and Anne-Marie Roerink, president of 210 Analytics.
Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop, Wild Crumb and Weltons Tiny Bakeshop were among the Outstanding Bakery nominations.
The new offering extends the bakery brand’s mission to make celebrations easy and accessible.
Wildgrain has cultivated a monthly membership base of more than 180,000 subscribers, shipping 1.2 million boxes of its artisanal offerings each year.
The new flavor was created through Levain’s exploration of a breakfast cookie, resulting in a warm-spiced treat with seasonal appeal.
By opening its first-ever airport location, Insomnia Cookies will bring its brand to domestic and international travelers.
The publication’s first special edition brings inspiration from eight of New York City’s busiest bakeries right to bakers’ fingertips.