Summer Bakery Must-Haves

Posted by Karen Erdelac on Jun 6, 2022

Summer Bakery Must-HavesSummertime at a bakery can be hard to navigate. Warm pastries are in lower demand and fewer holidays are reliant on pies and cakes. In warmer months, the decline in business can be really hard on your bottom line. So how can you boost sales at your bakery during the summer months? Here are a few ideas that might help.

Fresh Summer Flavors

Summer flavors need to be light and airy. The spicier flavors of winter won't sell as well this time of year. Light creams and fresh fruits are going to be the top-selling items during this season. Since many bakeries will be selling lemon and raspberry items, try and add a fun twist to your fruity fare while still appealing to the tastes of summer.

Patriotic Treats

With summer being the season that boasts several patriotic holidays, it is a great time to offer a few treats that are of a patriotic nature. You can make festive cakes, cookies, and cupcakes, but you can also make treats that incorporate fruits and berries that can give your pastries a patriotic look and a delightful summer taste.

Cool Treats

Depending on where your bakery is, you might be experiencing a brutally hot summer. People are looking to beat the heat in any way that they can. If your bakery does not already offer some cooler treats, now is the time to start. You can offer ice-cream cakes, ice-cream bars, and frozen chocolate-dipped fruits.

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