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Editor's Note 
 
Hello, bakers, and welcome to 2025! We hope as you read this your are refreshed, resting up and looking forward to a creative and prosperous year ahead!
- Colleen Cross, Editor
 
INDUSTRY NEWS 
 
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Farmgate milk price to decrease in 2025 in 9 out of 10 provinces

After conducting an annual review of Canadian farmgate milk prices, the Canadian Dairy Commission will implement the following changes on Feb. 1, 2025, in nine out of 10 provinces.


This bakery in Forest, Ont., is teaching life skills to adults with disabilities

A not-for-profit bakery in Forest, Ont., is providing opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities. CBC News reports.


FAO Food Price Index dips during December

In 2024 the benchmark measure of world food commodity prices averaged 2.1 per cent below its 2023 level, with international sugar prices declining.


 
 
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Bread Baking: An Artisan’s Perspective

A guide to making artisan breads practically and profitably, “Bread Baking: An Artisan’s Perspective” includes step-by-step instructions on mixing, fermentation, shaping, proofing and retarding, and baking.

Written for both experienced and novice bakers, “Bread Baking” contains more than 150 helpful photos and drawings that illustrate techniques and showcase beautiful artisan bread products.

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Community pride: 3 thriving bakeries in St. John's

Join us on a tasty tour of diverse, thriving bakeries in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador! » Read More...
 
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Register now to attend Montreal Bakery Showcase!

The annual industry event will feature inspiring industry leaders, exciting demos and unique competitions. The show floor is already packed. Find out who will be there and what the industry will be talking about! » Read More...
 
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BAC invites input from baking industry on impact of potential U.S. tariffs

The Baking Association of Canada invites input from members and the wider baking industry on the potential impact of a U.S. tariff on your business, external agricultural and food regulations and policies affecting or impacting your business. Take this brief seven-question survey to BAC help further refine the bakery sector's position regarding the potential U.S. tariff coming Jan. 30. » Take the survey now!
 
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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, RD, uncovers layers of insight in this tasty trend. » Read More...
 
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Editor's Letter: Farmer-Miller-Baker events launching in 2025

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...
 
 
INDUSTRY NEWS 
 

Italy trade show to focus on global trends and future scenarios for food service in gelato, bakery, pizza and coffee sectors

Bakers Journal, the Baking Association of Canada and a contingent of Canadian companies will attend SIGEP World, set for Jan. 18-22 in Rimini, Italy, where the focus will be on global trends and future scenarios for gelato, bakery, pizza, coffee and the food-service industry. » Read More...

Sigrid’s bakery in Barrie, Ont., to close permanently as owner retires

Sigrid’s Cafe and Fine Bakery in Barrie, Ont., a favourite stop for former governor general Adrienne Clarkson, is closing for good on Dec. 31 after a four-decade run as owner Andrea Higgins retires. Orilliamatters.com reports. » Read More...

Perkins American Food Co. rolls out pie-inspired doughnuts

Perkins American Food Co. has announced a new array of pie-inspired doughnuts to their bakery lineup. » Read More...

GLP-1 drug boom set to disrupt food industry: report

A report from global business consultancy PricewaterhoueseCoopers advises food and beverage companies to prepare for the effects of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs on the industry. » Read More...

 
Events 
 

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...

Save the Date: Farmer Miller Baker @ NAIT Edmonton   

June 16, 2025 | 11762 - 106 Street Edmonton, AB, Canada, T5G 2R1 » Read More...