What’s filling bakery cases in the Windy City?
From trademarked treats to fruity florals, check out the trending traits shaping R&D in the six bakeries featured in Craft to Crumb’s Chicago Roadshow.
August 24, 2026
From trademarked treats to fruity florals, check out the trending traits shaping R&D in the six bakeries featured in Craft to Crumb’s Chicago Roadshow.
Craft to Crumb’s editorial team explored the Windy City to get a behind-the-scenes look at product development and business strategies.
From trademarked treats to fruity florals, check out the trending traits shaping R&D in the six bakeries featured in Craft to Crumb’s Chicago Roadshow.
Craft to Crumb’s editorial team explored the Windy City to get a behind-the-scenes look at product development and business strategies.
In this exclusive mini-mag series, Craft to Crumb partners with bakers of all levels on how-to demos designed to help bakers build professional skills and grow their businesses.
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.
In this exclusive mini-mag series, Craft to Crumb partners with bakers of all levels on how-to demos designed to help bakers build professional skills and grow their businesses.
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.