John Unrein

6 days ago | bakemag.com | John Unrein

Fruit flavors add refreshing and distinctive delights to any cake, whether the special cakes are for weddings, spring holidays, quinceañeras or any other special occasions. BakeMark picks the best tropical fruits from their natural places of origin. High-quality offerings of fruit fillings include pineapple, mango, and guava. These delicious fruit flavors are ideal for unique treats as well as for decorating or adding flavor to various baked goods.

1 week ago | bakemag.com | John Unrein

Think back, for a moment, to 1995. Cell phones were barely around. Social media did not exist. And yet retail bakeries operated across the country – from the hectic streets of New York City to sunny Southern California. Many flourished – Levain Bakery included. “Younger people now can’t imagine life without (social media),” reflects Connie McDonald, who created Levain Bakery in 1995 with her best friend Pam Weekes, out of their passion for food, friendship, and hard work.

1 week ago | bakemag.com | John Unrein

Creative promotions drive traffic and repeat business. In order to help Guinness bring people together for the most wonderful pints of the year this past holiday season, Levain Bakery in 2024 partnered with the iconic beer brand to unveil a limited-edition holiday cookie tin that featured Levain cookies – Dark Chocolate Peppermint, Two Chip Chocolate Chip and Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip, all which pair with Guinness Draught Stout.

1 week ago | bakemag.com | John Unrein

As bakery owners know, the life of a baker can be a strenuous one, particularly when you are just getting your business rolling. This is the success story of B&C Bakeshop by Morgan. Located in a picturesque city (Marysville, Ohio) sandwiched between Columbus, Ohio, to the east and the striking limestone Ohio Caverns to the west, B&C Bakeshop by Morgan is making its own mark as a go-to bakery specializing in custom-decorated sugar cookies for a blossoming crowd of devoted fans.

2 weeks ago | supermarketperimeter.com | John Unrein

Packaging options in the bakery department are meeting the hottest trends in consumer shopping habits, including a pressing demand for more environmentally friendly options. “One key challenge facing supermarkets today is the movement away from plastic to more sustainable packaging solutions. Shelf-life stability and food safety concerns are also important factors,” says Marc McGregor, National Sales Manager, Novacart.