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Editor's Note 
 
Hello, hardworking bakers! Knowing you are up to your elbows in flour, holiday orders, sales and events catering, I wish you and your loved ones a peaceful season with quality time together and a prosperous 2025!
- Colleen Cross, Editor
 
INDUSTRY NEWS 
 
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Study looks at impact of two kinds of chocolate on type 2 diabetes risk

Eating at least five tiny servings of dark chocolate each week may lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 21 per cent, according to a new observational study out of Harvard. CNN reports.


Ontario bakery to create 54 new jobs with manufacturing investment and supportive funding from province

Baxter’s Bakery is investing $3,491,269 to create 54 new jobs in Cobourg, Ont., with $466,569 in supportive funding from the Ontario government through its Regional Development Program’s Eastern Ontario Development Fund.


Food and Beverage Canada releases survey results on industry challenges

Food and Beverage Canada, in partnership with Farm Credit Canada, has released the results of a new survey on the needs of Canada’s food and beverage manufacturing industry.


P&H Milling Group expands flour mill in Hamilton, Ont.

Parrish & Heimbecker Ltd. welcomed industry and community partners to celebrate the progress of its flour mill expansion at the Port of Hamilton expected to be completed late 2025.


 
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Final Proof: Croissant trends include creative shapes, fillings and flavours

Consumers continue to crave new and innovative twists on the classic pastry. Jane Dummer's delicious column explores how creative pastry chefs are taking the croissant to a whole 'nother level. » Read More...
 
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Editor's Letter: Farmer-Miller-Baker events launching in 2025

2025 is the year of farmers, millers and bakers. The Baking Association of Canada is launching an exciting series of events to shine a light on the important collaboration among farmers, millers, bakeries of all sizes and models, industry suppliers and educational partners that brings nutritional and delicious bread and baked goods to our tables. » Read More...
 
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Concepts for Success: 12 holiday ideas to promote your bakery

It’s an excellent time of year to promote your business, boost sales and generate more interest. Diane Chiasson gives you many quick, easy options for keeping your bakery top of mind. » Read More...
 
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Bakers Journal digital edition a convenient, sustainable way to get baking news and trends

Did you know Bakers Journal has a digital edition you can read online and receive directly in your inbox? It's a quick, convenient, not to mention sustainable, way to keep up on baking news and trends and their impact on your bakery. » Watch now!
 
 
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INDUSTRY NEWS 
 

Clairvest invests in Toronto-area commercial bakery Redstone Food Group

Clairvest Group Inc. and Clairvest Equity Partners VII have made a minority equity investment in Redstone Food Group, a commercial bakery specializing in bread and bakery products in the in-store bakery segment. » Read More...

BAC announces membership fee update and incentive to renew or join in December

Effective Jan.1, 2025, the Baking Association of Canada will update its membership fees to enable it to continue providing top-quality resources, educational programs and events. » Read More...

What to expect at SIGEP World 2025

The five-day event focused on the ice cream, bakery, pizza and coffee sectors, will feature exciting competitions, expert speakers, live demonstrations and networking. » Read More...

Bundy Baking Solutions celebrates 60 years in the baking industry

Bundy Baking Solutions is celebrating 60 years of providing bakeware, coatings and services to the baking industry. » Read More...

 
Events 
 

BAC Atlantic Chapter Hockey Night   

January 13, 2025 | Avenir Centre, Suite 316, Private Box Moncton, New Brunswick » Read More...

SIGEP World 2025   

January 18-22, 2025 | Via Emilia, 155, 47921 Rimini RN, Italy » Read More...

Save the Date! Farmer Miller Baker event 

February 25, 2025 | University of the Fraser Valley | 5579 Tyson Rd Chilliwack, BC, Canada V2R 0H9 » Read More...

Bakery Showcase 2025 and Canadian Pizza Summit

April 14-15, 2025 | Montreal Convention Centre, 159, rue Saint-Antoine Ouest, 9e étage, Montréal (Québec) H2Z 1H2 CANADA » Read More...

IBA trade fair

May 18-22, 2025 | Stockumer Kirchstraße 61 40474 Düsseldorf » Read More...