The Plant-based Revolution in Patisserie
When people think of pastries, they usually imagine rich, buttery, and sometimes flaky baked goods. Although, as the vegetarian and vegan bakery trends expand, food manufacturers are beginning to offer more plant-based solutions for these bakery products. IBIE is less than a week away, and I am really looking forward to seeing what sweet [...]
Producing Delicious, Clean Label Tortillas
In the United States, wheat flour tortillas are the fastest growing segment of the entire baking industry. That means that if you haven’t started producing tortillas, you definitely should be considering it. At the Baking Expo later this month, I’ll be on the lookout for ingredients that can be used in clean label tortilla [...]
Join Our Future of Food Rooftop Party!
By now, everyone in the industry is very much looking forward to IBIE 2022. As the first large-scale in-person baking event in the US since 2019, there will be plenty to see, do, and taste! Alongside BAKERpedia staff talks being held at IBIEducate, you can also look forward to seeing more of our team [...]
Why Keto Will Impact the Future of Baking
Are you looking forward to attending the IBIE Baking Expo this year? Come see my QuickBITES talk about the keto bakery trend and how it will affect the future of food. Here's a little sneak peek at what I'll be discussing. In 2020 alone, the keto market was valued at 10 billion dollars. Meanwhile, [...]
Add a World of Flavor with Crispy Onions
Bakers around the world will soon be headed to Las Vegas for this year’s Baking Expo. Now, you know what that means! It’s time for all the delicious samples! Impactful and creative flavor continues to be a strong selling point with customers. People want a memorable experience with their food, and flavors, inclusions, and [...]
What’s New in Artisan Equipment?
The new bakery technology that is coming out nowadays never ceases to amaze me. If you enjoy seeing the newest technology, you’ll find plenty showcased at IBIE! After all, to enhance the texture and taste of products, the production process has to be precise. This is especially true with artisan goods. So, I am looking [...]
Lessons Learned While Addressing Sesame Seeds
As a baker with a long history of producing buns, sesame seeds are a very common ingredient for me. Unfortunately, with the rise of food allergens, these seeds have made their way to the chopping block for some food manufacturers. So, I’ll be interested to see how bakers are approaching sesame seeds at IBIE [...]
Antimicrobials in Today’s Bakery
Shelf life is a huge concern for bakers and food producers everywhere, which is why they are always on the hunt for more sophisticated solutions. This year’s Baking Expo is sure to have plenty of them! No matter the size of your operation, keeping mold and rope spoilage at bay are significant concerns. Though, [...]
Getting Restoration to Pan Out For You
Bakers have a variety of tools they use to keep their production lines producing at optimal levels. At this year’s Baking Expo, I’ll be looking for more solutions to add to my toolbox, so to speak. Pan lubrication is a critical step in high-speed bakeries processing thousands of loaves per hour. So, naturally, pan [...]
Simplifying Sanitation and Maintenance
As this year’s Baking Expo draws closer, it’s time to take a look at one of the more tedious (yet necessary) sides of the baking industry. You guessed it, I’m talking about sanitation! Although sanitation may not be the most creative part of the bakery process, it is essential to providing safe bakery products [...]