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BAKED in Science EP103: Exploring Flour and Fermentation with a Bread Sommelier
+ SUBSCRIBE & NEVER MISS AN EPISODE Bread is more than just a staple food. It’s the cornerstone of countless meals around the world! It’s a food that humans have been enjoying for millennia, with the earliest evidence of bread dating back around 30,000 years...
No Slowing Down Organic Baking
No Slowing Down Organic Baking Despite rising costs, consumer demand for organic goods remains strong. Organic baking is consistently at the forefront, intricately linked with major trends shaping the industry. The organic bakery market is projected to reach $112.54...
Formulating for the Vegan Baking Boom
Formulating for the Vegan Baking Boom While many baking trends come and go, the rise of plant-based baking remains a significant market shift. As ingredient replacements become more commonplace, bakers have a unique opportunity to capitalize on the growing demand for...
Slash the Sugar, Keep the Sweetness
Slash the Sugar, Keep the Sweetness Sugar is not just a sweetener for bakers. It’s a fundamental building block of baking! Sugar contributes to texture, moisture, browning, and shelf life. However, the market increasingly demands reduced sweetness. This is not a...
BAKED in Science EP102: Leveraging Data for Optimal Quality Control
+ SUBSCRIBE & NEVER MISS AN EPISODE Maintaining quality control and product standards is an essential part of the baking process. Modern bakeries require accuracy, reliability, and streamlined operations to optimize output and ensure consistent results that...
Looking Back on IBIE 2025
Looking Back on IBIE 2025 The International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) is more than just a trade show for bakers; it’s our Olympic Games, our world’s fair. After returning from Las Vegas, our team can confirm that the energy was electric, with...
The Future of Marketing: Embracing Emerging Trends in the Commercial Baking Industry
The Future of Marketing: Embracing Emerging Trends in the Commercial Baking Industry For decades, marketing in our industry meant a standout booth at the trade shows like IBIE, an engaging product catalog, and a firm handshake. However, the market dynamics have...
The Future of Bakery Tech
The right bakery equipment can make all the difference when scaling up! That’s why I’m counting down the days to this year’s Baking Expo! With all of the attention on AI, tech, and suitability, the spotlight will be on smart bakery equipment and systems that slash...
The Continued Rise of Specialty Ingredients
Ingredients are the foundation of any good baked product. These days, with so much innovation in the baking industry and numerous trends, we are witnessing a surge of new specialty ingredients emerging to the forefront. This year’s Baking Expo is sure to be packed...
Wholesome and Delicious Natural Flavors
Flavor is at the forefront of what determines a good quality baked good. However, as the clean label trend evolves, we are seeing the demand for cleaner ingredients filter into all areas of the bakery, including flavors. At this year’s Baking Expo in Las Vegas, I’ll...
Fiber Enrichment That Doesn’t Sacrifice Softness
The crumby reality of fiber-enriched products is that they often trade softness for stiffness and flavor for… well, cardboard. What if you could boost fiber without sacrificing that melt-in-your-mouth texture? At IBIE 2025, I’ll be keeping any eye out for the latest...
The Latest Clean Label Solutions
The proof is in the pudding, or rather, the ingredient list. Today’s consumers are scrutinizing labels more than ever, demanding transparency, simplicity, and sustainability. That’s why clean label ingredients are taking center stage at IBIE 2025, and if you’re...
The Protein-Packed Bakery Trend
The high-protein trend is having its moment in the food industry. It seems that protein is everywhere, and now is the time when the industry is starting to get creative. At this year’s International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE 2025), I’m excited to see new...
Exploring How AI Data Collection Is Shaping the Future of Bakeries
It used to be that the only “data” bakers we worried about were the temperature of their ovens or preferments. Fast forward to 2025, and artificial intelligence isn’t just for Silicon Valley; it’s becoming a critical tool in the commercial bakery, and IBIE 2025 is the...
Staying on Trend with Functional Ingredients
While quality is always of the utmost importance, the value of trends cannot be ignored. Trends are a great way to garner attention, gain new clients, and most importantly, innovate! As the better-for-you trend continues to grow, one related ingredient trend that is...
