Hot take: Tea belongs in the bakery case
Cinnamon rolls with Earl Grey glaze and jasmine green tea cakes are all the rage.
July 23, 2026
Cinnamon rolls with Earl Grey glaze and jasmine green tea cakes are all the rage.
Standout ingredients in the T. Hasegawa report include prickly pear, blackberry and guajillo.
Cinnamon rolls with Earl Grey glaze and jasmine green tea cakes are all the rage.
Standout ingredients in the T. Hasegawa report include prickly pear, blackberry and guajillo.
This NYC bakery has captured the attention — and dollars — of customers far and wide for its ability to balance indulgent flavors and extravagant designs.
With the launch of its Berry Rouge beverage, GREY GOOSE Vodka is partnering with Dominique Ansel to host a NYC summer celebration.
With the growing customer demand for bakers to use natural sweeteners, maple syrup is a popular alternative.
The Craft to Crumb editorial team visited Manhattan to see how industry trendsetters build bakery enthusiasts.
Whether tall and multi-tiered or small and ornate, wedding desserts today come in all formats and flavors.
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.
This NYC bakery has captured the attention — and dollars — of customers far and wide for its ability to balance indulgent flavors and extravagant designs.
With the launch of its Berry Rouge beverage, GREY GOOSE Vodka is partnering with Dominique Ansel to host a NYC summer celebration.
With the growing customer demand for bakers to use natural sweeteners, maple syrup is a popular alternative.
The Craft to Crumb editorial team visited Manhattan to see how industry trendsetters build bakery enthusiasts.