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The bakery business thrives on freshness and a single stale roll could ruin your reputation. The goal is for every customer to have the same great experience, and to achieve that you will need your products to be consistently fresh. Investing in storage and display equipment will have a long lasting effect and can improve the quality, shelf life and consistency of your items.

Keeping up with the latest trends, cultivating company culture and refining your customer experience all while running a bakery business can be difficult. The uniqueness of an independent bakery is what sets them apart and it’s important to realize the advantages. With a greater flexibility to adjust and adapt quickly, small businesses have the ability to experiment provided they have the cash flow to do so. Here we’ve identified 5 ways to grow your bakery business in 2018.

Whether you own a restaurant, bakery, café or produce market it’s essential that you keep pace with the latest food trends. It’s also important to cater to the wants of your customer base while still remaining true to your mission. Here we’ve identified 8 trends that will shape the food industry in 2018.

Equipment purchases represent some of the biggest investments that small business owners in the bakery industry will make. Knowing when to upgrade and replace is essential to keep your business running. New equipment can have an impact on your efficiency, energy costs, the quality of your product and the customer experience. With equipment upgrades impacting so many aspects of your business it’s important to do your research so you make educated purchasing decisions. Here we’ve assembled a list of the 10 most important upgrades you can make to your bakery business.

Wedding season is here and those in the food industry need to be aware of the different trends that are taking hold this year.  Small businesses need to capitalize on their ability to focus on the smallest detail when it comes to preparing their wedding menu.  Trends in the food industry tend to show up prominently in wedding menu choices and small business owners need to ensure they have a variety of offerings that coincide with them.  Here we’ve compiled a list of the major food trends that are already showing up at all weddings from the simple to the upscale.