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Rita Gower retires from VIU and BAC

Rita Gower, chef instructor and chair of the Culinary and Professional Baking and Pastry Arts programs at Vancouver Island University, recently retired from VIU and the Baking Association of Canada where she served on the B.C. Chapter committee.


Paris event to celebrate breads of the world

“Discover the Breads of the World” is a set of 11 conferences to be held in Paris on Sept. 29 by international bread experts, each sharing their knowledge about a particular topic related to breads of the world.


‘Donuts with Dawn’ women’s networking event set for IBIE

The Society of Bakery Women will host a Women’s Networking Event on Sept. 20, at IBIE at the Dawn Foods booth.


Health Canada announces new regulations for supplemented foods

Health Canada has announced new regulations for supplemented foods, defined as pre-packaged foods containing one or more added ingredients, such as vitamins, mineral nutrients, amino acids, caffeine or herbal extracts.
 
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IBIE preview: Jenna Rae Cakes demos dust and dazzle

The partners talked with Bakers Journal about their growing business, some of the projects they’ve taken on over the years and an educational demonstration they are doing at the International Bakery Industry Expo. » Read more...
 

Staffing insight: Look both ways before hiring

It’s no secret that the staffing shortages facing most businesses today are extremely challenging. So, what do you do now when you just cannot find the talent you need? Expert Jill Johnson walks you through how to make the most of the staff you have and to augment them with outside resources and technology. » Read more...
 
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How to Start and Operate a Bakery Profitably, Revised Edition

With many artisanal bakery shops and specialty-baked goods stores launching in North America, starting out in the food industry can be a profitable way to become an entrepreneur. You may be an expert baker, but what do you know about the business behind it?

First published 35 years ago, this revised classic is your guide to owning and running your own bakery. Learn about equipment, staffing, advertising, and crucial how-to information that you won’t find anywhere else.
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Barry Callebaut to build specialty chocolate factory in Brantford, Ont.

The Barry Callebaut Group plans to build a specialty chocolate factory in Brantford, Ont., at 4 Bowery Rd., Brantford, Ont., inside the Northwest Industrial Park. The factory will manufacture sugar-free chocolate, high-protein and other specialty products. » Read more...

Register now for Canadian Pizza Summit East!

Canadian Pizza will host Pizza Summit East and Chef of the Year Competition in Toronto, at Faema Canada’s Culinary Academy on Monday, Oct. 24! Do you make and sell great fresh pizza? Read on about this exciting competition with prizes that include a trip to Las Vegas Pizza Expo. » Register now...

Fall courses at George Brown’s CHCA include savoury baking

George Brown College’s CHCA continuing education courses are open for registration. Among them are savoury baking, introduction to butchery, Indian cooking, cooking for special diets and new beer and wine specialist certificate programs. » Read more...

Newest in new products

A plant-based peanut butter, an automated cake shell border decorating system, and a wirecut machine that provides product flexibility. You’ll find these and more bakery-specific products, equipment and services in our Products section. »  Check it out!
 
EVENTS 
 

IBIE 2022

Sept. 17-21, 2022
Las Vegas, Nev.
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Bakery Showcase 2023

May 14-15, 2023
Vancouver
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