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Hello, bakers! Here's your bakery news update. Lots of events happening! Enjoy!
- Colleen Cross, Editor
 
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Food and Beverage Atlantic speakers announced

Food and Beverage Atlantic has announced speakers, workshops and panels for its 2025 Annual Conference and Awards Oct. 6-8 at the Delta Beauséjour in Moncton, N.B.


Bakery owner promotes local spending with 'Buy Canadian, Shop Local' passport

A Brantford, Ont., bakery owner has launched a campaign encouraging residents to spend their money close to home.


Grain Farmers of Ontario launches 2026 Grains Innovation Fund intake

Grain Farmers of Ontario has opened applications for the 2026 Grains Innovation Fund, which seeks projects using a minimum of 40 metric tonnes annually of Ontario barley, corn, oats, soybeans, wheat, or associated crop residues and satisfying specific criteria.


Study explores predicting puff pastry margarine performances based on LAOS output

A study out of the University of Liege in Belgium emphasizes the crucial role of nonlinear rheology, specifically Large Amplitude Oscillatory Shear, or LAOS, in accurately predicting the behaviour of lamination margarines and optimizing their performance in baking applications.


Blossom Bakery brings fresh flavours and local fruit to downtown Thorold, Ont.

After a successful pop-up event, Blossom Bakery has opened up a storefront in the Old Fire Hall on Albert Street West in Thorold, Ont.


 
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Fabrizio Busso named Canadian Pizza Chef of the Year West!

Fabrizio Busso of Autentico Pizza & Co. of Vancouver was named Canadian Pizza magazine’s Chef of the Year West at the Canadian Pizza Summit in Calgary on July 21 with his pizza, La Coppa D'Oro (The Golden Cup). » Read More...
 
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Speakers added to Farmer-Miller-Baker Summit London

Are you a baker using or interested in using freshly milled local flours in your baking? The Baking Association of Canada invites you to spend an inspiring day dedicated to elevating your products with the nutrition, texture, and quality today’s customers crave. » Read more
 
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IBIE to host new competitions and extensive education for retail and wholesale bakeries

IBIE 2025, the Baking Expo, will present the latest baking trends and new business strategies, featuring unique, industry-focused education, products and opportunities as part of the key industry show held every three years. » Read more
 
 
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Report suggests menu ideas for fall

A new report from Technomic highlights fall flavours and ingredients and recommends ways to use them in your products during the upcoming fall season. For example, operators can incorporate pecans into frosting for a sweet enhancement to classic fall favourites such as pumpkin bread and apple doughnuts. » Read More...

Manitoba food processing projects to help modernize processing and increase production

The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing more than $6 million to help modernize 19 food processing facilities and increase food production capacity in Manitoba under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. » Read More...

BAC launches Canadian Bakery Executives Council to lead industry strategy and advocacy

The Baking Association of Canada has announced the formation of the Canadian Bakery Executives Council, a dynamic national advisory body composed of Canada’s most respected leaders from SMEs, commercial bakery, pastry and confectionery manufacturing sectors. » Read more

Ontario providing $7.5M in funds to help businesses go digital

New funding will also help business owners access the tools and technologies needed to boost productivity and sales. » Read More...

FDA to revoke 52 obsolete standards for food products

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is revoking, or proposing to revoke, 52 food standards after concluding they are obsolete and unnecessary. The 52 standards are for canned fruits and vegetables, dairy products, baked goods, macaroni products and other foods. » Read More...

 
Events 
 

Farmer-Miller-Baker Summit London

August 26, 2025 | 130 Dundas Street, London, ON N6A 1G1 » Register Now!

IBIE

September 13-17, 2025 | 3150 Paradise Rd Las Vegas, NV 89109 » Register Now!

British Columbia Chapter – Baker’s Den: BC Edition

September 18, 2025 | Island City Baking Frozen Dough Division, Unit #108, 8289 N Fraser Way, Burnaby, BC V3N 0B9 » Register Now!

Ontario Chapter Night at the Races   

September 25, 2025 | Woodbine Racetrack 555 Rexdale Blvd, Etobicoke, ON M9W 5L2 » Register Now!

Food and Beverage Atlantic Annual Conference

October 6, 2025 | 750 Main St, Moncton, NB E1C 0G1 » Register Now!

Farmer-Miller-Baker Summit Moncton

October 9, 2025 | Moncton Campus, 1234 Mountain Road, Moncton, NB, E1C 8H9 » Register Now!

HostMilano

October 17, 2025 | Strada Statale Sempione, 28, 20017 Rho MI, Italy » Register Now!

Canadian Pizza Summit and Chef of the Year Competition Toronto 

October 20, 2025 | 672 Dupont St Suite 201, Toronto, ON M6G 2A1 » Register Now!

Save the Date: Bakery Showcase 2026  

May 3-4, 2026 | 650 Dixon Rd., Etobicoke, ON M9W 1J1 » Read More