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Editor's Note 
 
Our upcoming issue features inspiring women who are leaders in professional baking. They share the will to create a work environment for their teams that encourages career growth. What are you doing to lift up your bakery team? Let us know!
- Colleen Cross, Editor
 
INDUSTRY NEWS 
 
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Canadian packaged bread class actions settlement announced

The $500-million settlement agreement with George Weston Limited and Loblaw Companies Limited to settle their involvement in nationwide class action lawsuits related to industry-wide price fixing for certain packaged bread products was executed by the parties on Jan. 31.


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It’s all about the doughnut

The demand for doughnuts is on the rise. In 2024, the retail and foodservice doughnut market in Canada saw nearly four per cent growth, with more expected through 2025.


BAC wants to hear from baking industry on impact of potential U.S. tariffs

The Baking Association of Canada invites input from its 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, and more.


Iqaluit sourdough bread enthusiasts hold first meeting

A bread baker in Iqaluit has created a sourdough club that allows participants to meet in person, talk baking, sample others’ creations and connect on social media. Nunatsiaq News reports.


BAC Annual General Meeting set for April 14, 2025, 8:30 a.m. at Bakery Showcase Montreal

The Baking Association of Canada advises members that the 2025 Annual General Meeting of the Baking Association of Canada will take place on Monday, April 14, 8:30-10 a.m., at the Montréal Convention Centre (Palais des congrès de Montréal), 1001 Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle, Montréal, Que.


FCC lends $1B to support agriculture and food industry amid tariffs

FCC will focus on helping businesses with cash flow challenges so that they can adjust to a new operating environment brought about by the threat of tariffs.


 
 
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Innovation In Action

Our Handtmann team helps bakers turn ideas into solutions with innovative technologies, application expertise and relationships built on the dependability of our commitments. When adapting a traditional product, developing a new, healthier or more convenient option, or integrating our equipment into a larger solution, Handtmann adds value that makes a difference. Looking forward to great conversations at Pizza Expo and Bakery Showcase.

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Montreal Bakery Showcase education sessions to cover hot topics in professional baking

The annual industry event will feature inspiring industry leaders, exciting demos and unique competitions » Register now!
 
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B.C. Farmer-Miller-Baker Summit brings together artisan community

The Baking Association of Canada's B.C. Chapter hosted a unique event Feb. 25 in Chilliwack, B.C., that brought farmers, millers and bakers together to learn, share and connect. We have highlights, including a video playlist, courtesy the BAC. » Read More...
 
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Talented bakers to compete in first Coupe boulangerie du Canada – Édition Québec

Come watch the Coupe de Boulangerie du Canada – Edition Québecoise, a prestigious artisan bakery competition, taking place at Bakery Showcase to highlight excellence in traditional baking, with a focus on baguettes, croissants, viennoiseries and special breads. » Register now!
 
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Concepts for Success: Six easy ways for your bakery to stand out

Learn how to parlay what makes your bakery unique into foot traffic and sales from a bakery and food-service expert. » Read More...
 
 
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The Pastry Chef's Companion

With more than 4,800 terms and definitions from around the world plus ten appendices filled with helpful resources, The Pastry Chef’s Companion combines the best features of a dictionary and an encyclopedia.

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Coconut and Irish flavours among fastest-growing flavour trends at emerging chains in Canada: Technomic

If you’ve been considering trying new flavours for your menu but aren’t sure where to start, you’re in luck! Technomic Ignite has shared the fastest-growing flavours in emerging chains, offering a glimpse into what’s next in the culinary world. In its latest newsletter report, the research firm highlighted coconut as the go-to flavour. Often used as a syrup or topping, coconut continues to appear in Asian-inspired dishes, including coconut curry tofu or soup, as well as Asian wrap and salad options. Blueberry-strawberry combos are on the rise, showing up in smoothies, yogurts and even as toppings on breakfast items like ... » Read More...

The Baking Association of Canada meets with B.C. food processors for roundtable on Canada-U.S. trade

On March 6, Martin Barnett, executive director of the Baking Association of Canada, met with Lawrence MacAulay, the federal minister of agriculture and agri-food, and a team of Canadian food processors from British Columbia to discuss concerns related to the $18-billion baking sector at a roundtable on Canada-U.S. tariffs. » Read More...

Manitoba bakery whipping up millions of views with engaging social-media content

For the team at Old Church Bakery in Steinbach, Man., slapping down a massive vat of thick, yeasty dough on a floured countertop, ready to be kneaded and pulled, is just another Tuesday on the job, but a video of the process has garnered a staggering number of views on Instagram. CTV News reports. » Read More...

Team Canada seeks candidates for the Coupe de Monde de la Boulangerie

Do you dream of taking your baking skills to the world stage? Organizers of the 2026 Coupe de Monde de la Boulangerie (World of Cup of Baking) want to hear from you! » Read More...

KPM Analytics updates cereal and grain sciences events calendar

Want to know what's happening in the baking, milling and agriculture? Dr. M. Hikmet Boyacioglu, application expert at KPM Analytics, has compiled a listing of noteworthy worldwide conferences, expos, symposiums and other events for the grains, milling, and baking industries. » Read More...

Oakville’s Tatin Bakehouse bakery is drawing pastry fans from across the GTA

Tatin Bakehouse, a bakery in Oakville, Ont., has gained popularity with its inventive pastries, despite its location surrounded by auto dealerships, repair shops and parts stores. Burlington Today reports. » Read More...

 
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Bakery Showcase 2025 / 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...

BAC Ontario Chapter Annual Golf Tournament

June 12, 2025 | Details to be announced » Read More...

Farmer Miller Baker @ NAIT Edmonton   

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

BAC Atlantic Chapter Annual Golf Tournament

June 23, 2025 | Details to be announced » Read More...

IBIE

Sept. 13-17, 2025 | 3150 Paradise Rd Las Vegas, NV 89109 » Read More...

British Columbia Chapter – Baker’s Den: BC Edition

Sept. 18, 2025 | Island City Baking Frozen Dough Division, Unit #108, 8289 N Fraser Way, Burnaby, BC V3N 0B9 » Read More...

Host Milano

Oct. 17-21, 2025 | Strada Statale del Sempione, 28, 20017 Rho (MI), Italy » Read More...