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Raising the Bar in Cake Production
Raising the Bar in Cake Production Everybody loves cake! But inside every delicious slice, bakers know that there’s a whole network of chemical levers, thermal reactions, and structural engineering. Achieving that perfect balance between a moist interior and a...
BAKED in Science EP108: Profit Through R&D
+ SUBSCRIBE & NEVER MISS AN EPISODE Choosing the right flour can make or break your bakery process. Wheat flour constitutes over 50% of bread formulas and about 25% of cake formulas, which is why controlling the quality of this key ingredient is essential....
How Carbohydrate Science Can Save Your Crumb
How Carbohydrate Science Can Save Your Crumb Bakers chase the perfect crumb structure the way a sourdough starter chases a warm corner of the bakery. Still, one of the most underutilized levers in our control panel is starch gelatinization. This quiet, irreversible...
The Sweet Potential of Cookies
The Sweet Potential of Cookies The cookie used to be a simple classic in bakeries. However, in recent years it has transformed from being a reliable, predictable staple to a baked good undergoing a technical renaissance. Recent cookie trends highlight a complex...
The Latest in Keto-Friendly Baking
Healthy Bread & New Production Opportunities for Bakers While some may have regarded it as a flash in the pan, the keto trend continues holding its own in the global baking industry. Valued at USD 13.90 billion in 2026 and projected to grow at a 5.9% CAGR through...
Healthy Bread & New Production Opportunities for Bakers
Healthy Bread & New Production Opportunities for Bakers Protein, gut health, and functional ingredients are now firmly on consumers’ radar. This shift in the baking industry is driven by active lifestyles and growing interest in food that supports long-term...
What the Pistachio Craze Can Tell us About Bakery Innovation
What the Pistachio Craze Can Tell us About Bakery Innovation If you’ve been to a bakery recently, you’ve probably seen that most offer some kind of sweet good with a pistachio filling or topping. Some might even have a few! The pistachio craze has evolved from a...
Cake Frosting Gets Trendy
Cake Frosting Gets Trendy What’s a slice of cake without deliciously whipped frosting? Turns out, not a lot! According to recent market analysis, the global cake frosting and icing market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6% from 2026...
Seasonal Product Development: Functionality, Flavor, and Formulation
Seasonal Product Development: Functionality, Flavor, and Formulation The seasonal treats market is projected to reach a mouthwatering USD 82.8 billion by 2026. That steady growth represents how popular limited-time offers have become. Consumers crave authenticity,...
New Rules on Artificial Colors in Food
New Rules on Artificial Colors in Food Food labels are often just as critical as the ingredients in our bakery formulas. Consumers demand "clean" labels, but the path to eliminating synthetic dyes has meant losing the ability to make a...
BAKED in Science EP107: The Biggest Bakery Trends of 2026
+ SUBSCRIBE & NEVER MISS AN EPISODE From functional ingredients and plant-based innovations to bold global flavors, today's consumers are hungry for products that tell a story and fit their lifestyle. Savvy bakers who keep a finger on the pulse of the newest...
Sourdough Gets A New Look
Sourdough Gets A New Look For centuries, the baker’s starter has been the steadfast, bubbling heart of crusty hearth loaves. But a quiet, microbial revolution is underway. Today's innovative bakers are deploying their sourdough cultures not just as leavening agents...
Navigating FDA Deregulation in the Baking Industry
Navigating FDA Deregulation in the Baking Industry For decades, the Standard of Identity (SOI) has served as the official “recipe” for many staple food products in the U.S. Enforced by the FDA, these standards specify mandatory and optional ingredients, required...
Modernizing Your Cake Production
Modernizing Your Cake Production The global cake market, valued at a staggering USD 67.34 billion in 2024, is projected to rise steadily in the coming years. However, with this growth comes heightened competition and rising consumer...
Tasty Portions Are the Everyday Treat Driving Sales
Tasty Portions Are the Everyday Treat Driving Sales One of the most powerful shifts in recent years is not about what we bake, but how we present it. The sustained surge in mini and portioned bakery items is continuing to gain momentum, making it one of the biggest...
