bakery trends

The Cake Stacker Automates High-Volume Cake Production

April 27, 2020

The Cake Stacker is a module addition to Unifiller’s automated cake icing systems for round and sheet layer cakes, and is used to automatically assemble layer cakes following a unique Unifiller Servo midfill system before the cakes are conveyed for top and side icing and decorating.

IBIE, iba announce partnership to support global industry growth

The International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE), produced by the American Bakers Association (ABA), Washington, D.C., the Baking Equipment Manufacturers and Allied (BEMA), Overland Park, Kan., and the Retail Bakers of America (RBA), Tinley Park, Ill., announced an exclusive global marketing partnership with iba, Germany, organized by GHM on behalf of the German Bakers’ Confederation.

September 9, 2019

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The International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE), produced by the American Bakers Association (ABA), Washington, D.C., the Baking Equipment Manufacturers and Allied (BEMA), Overland Park, Kan., and the Retail Bakers of America (RBA), Tinley Park, Ill., announced an exclusive global marketing partnership with iba, Germany, organized by GHM on behalf of the German Bakers’ Confederation.

Tortilla Industry Association launches International Flatbreads Federation

IFF will provide the industry with a platform to exchange information, share best practices, expand business networks and learn the latest in formulation advances and regulatory requirements.

September 9, 2019

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The Tortilla Industry Association (TIA), Arlington, Va., launched the International Flatbreads Federation (IFF), a new association focused on the flatbread industry designed to address manufacturing complexities, industry growth and support those that produce flatbreads commercially.

IBIE 2019 brings the entire baking world together

IBIE 2019 is expected to connect close to 1,000 exhibiting companies with more than 23,000 baking professionals from all over the globe.

September 3, 2019

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IBIE 2019 is in position to bring the entire baking world together Sept. 8-11 in Las Vegas.

Study: Bakery drives grocery store sales, creates emotional connection with consumers

According to the report, total bread and baked goods sales surpassed $59 billion in 2018, split between the fresh bakery department and items located in the grocery, frozen and dairy departments.

April 9, 2019

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Bakery is one of the biggest drivers for in-store trips, bringing shoppers to the store nearly once a week, yet opportunities exist for retailers to increase consumption frequency and household penetration across individual categories, according to a report released by the American Baker’s Association (ABA), Washington, D.C., and Food Marketing Institute (FMI), Arlington, Va.

American Bakers Association, Valley Cooperative Association form partnership

Valley Cooperative Association members consist of bakers, millers and allied companies.

April 2, 2019

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The American Bakers Association (ABA), Washington, D.C., and Valley Cooperative Association, Greenville, Wis., entered into a unique membership arrangement that will leverage key strengths of each organization.

Study: Frozen bakery products market to reach $49.11B globally by 2025

The frozen breads segment grabbed more than one-third of the market share in 2017, and maintained its revenue lead through 2025.

March 11, 2019

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The global frozen bakery products market generated $33.87 billion in 2017, and is expected to reach $49.11 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 4.2% from 2018-2025, according to a report published by Allied Market Research, Portland, Ore.

State of the Industry 2018: Bakery category fluxes frozen benefits

Marina Mayer

July 10, 2018

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Factors such as hectic lifestyles and the need for easily consumable products in emerging economies continue to fuel the frozen bakery market.

Study: Frozen bakery market anticipated to cross $25B by 2024

Frozen foods have been gaining renewed popularity over the last two decades, subject to high demand for rising food durability.

June 20, 2018

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The worldwide frozen bakery market will exceed a revenue collection of $25 billion by 2024 with an annual growth rate of 8.8% over 2017-2024, according to a study produced by Global Market Insights, Inc., Ocean View, Del.

IDDBA’s superconsumer research reveals retail opportunities in bakery, cheese, dairy, deli

Superconsumers are consumers who are heavy users of a particular product and are highly passionate about that product.

August 3, 2017

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The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA), Madison, Wis., released “Superconsumer Phase 1: Setting the Stage” research, which details the importance of profitable and insightful consumers for retailers and manufacturers.