Bakery news and trends

South Korean Bakery Rises To North American Markets
Retail // June 08, 2020

“The Starbucks of South Korea” is expanding its footprint in North America. Coming under the unlikely but battle-tested name of Paris Baguette, the casual pastry and coffee chain is entering new markets with a decidedly international approach. The chain has almost 3,500 stores in South...

US Food Prices Jump Highest Monthly Increase In 46 Years
Economy // June 01, 2020

Food prices in the U.S. are higher than they have been in almost a half-century, thanks to disruptions in the supply chain, economic issues and spikes in viral infections. According to the Associated Press, prices spiked in April by 2.6 percent — a higher number...

Le Pain Quotidien Is Latest Food Chain To File For Bankruptcy
Retail // May 27, 2020

Le Pain Quotidien, the U.S. division of the Belgian bakery chain, has filed for bankruptcy protection, as the fast-casual outlet said it can’t survive on takeout and delivery alone. As The Wall Street Journal reported, the eatery hoped to avert a complete liquidation of its...

Building A Popular Local Pound Cake Into A National Product
Retail // June 03, 2019

While there are many wonderful thing to say about a cake – delicious, beautiful and perhaps even inventive or creative – it is rarely described as innovative. There are only so many ways to bake a cake – and while some elements can be varied...

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US Food Prices Jump Highest Monthly Increase In 46 Years

June 01, 2020
Food prices in the U.S. are higher than they have been in almost a half-century, thanks to disruptions in the supply chain, economic issues and spikes in viral infections. According to the Associated Press, prices spiked in April by 2.6 percent — a higher number than has been seen at any point in 46 years […]

Le Pain Quotidien Is Latest Food Chain To File For Bankruptcy

May 27, 2020
Le Pain Quotidien, the U.S. division of the Belgian bakery chain, has filed for bankruptcy protection, as the fast-casual outlet said it can’t survive on takeout and delivery alone. As...

Twinkie The Kid Hitches Sales Saddle To Walmart

May 09, 2019
Helping Hostess earn a spot on JPMorgan’s Analysts Focus List, the industrial baker — and maker of Twinkies — is reportedly experiencing a rebound of sales at Walmart. JPMorgan increased...

Starbucks Invests In Italian Bakery Princi

July 18, 2016
Aiming to increase its upscale offerings, coffee chain giant Starbucks announced last week that it is investing in Princi, the Italian boutique bakery and café, known for its artisan breads. Starbucks...