Bakery Showcase 2022 is set for April 10-11 at Toronto’s Congress Centre! Canada’s national baking industry event – featuring a bustling trade show and conference will feature an exciting lineup of inspirational speakers, education sessions, competitions and demonstrations.
Highlights include:
Thriving in a Labour Shortage: A panel of experts tackle challenges for Canadian bakeries. This informative session will show you how to get grants for your bakery, how to find and keep skilled employees, how automation can help your bakery efficient and less dependent on skilled labour, and more! Automation expert Martin Riis of Apex Motion Control, financial expert Bonny Koabel of AKR Consulting Canada and recruiting expert Karen Horton of Patrice and Associates will be on hand with ways to not only weather a challenging economy but come out thriving!
Day 1 will feature “Unexpected Ways to Use Raisin Paste, Raisin Juice, Peanuts and Peanut Butter in Your Baking.” In this one-hour demonstration, California Raisins and the Peanut Bureau of Canada will guide you through four unexpected ways to use raisin paste, raisin juice, peanuts and peanut butter in your baking. Learn four new recipes – and four exciting ways – to incorporate these ingredients in your baking!
Top 5 Trends and Opportunities for Your Bakery: Jane Dummer, Registered Dietitian, and columnist in Bakers Journal, will present a look ahead at trends baking and suggest ways you can act on these shift in the market to ensure your bakery or bakery café thrives into the future. Known as the Pod to Plate Food Consultant, Jane collaborates and partners with the food and nutrition industry across North America.
Scouting out products and tools for your trade: 100,000 square feet showcasing baked goods (fresh, proof & bake, par-baked, freezer-to-oven, thaw & serve) baking ingredients, equipment, packaging services and technology and experts to help you make smart decisions for your bakery business.
And much more . . . watch baking.ca for program updates!