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"Hello, bakers! Here's your bakery news update. In this edition, featuring our new layout, you'll read about Baxter’s Bakery Group's acquisition of Grandmother’s Bake Shoppe Inc., an alternative butter made from carbon and more. Enjoy! "

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News

Baxter’s Bakery Group acquires Grandmother’s Bake Shoppe Inc.

Baxter’s Bakery Group has acquired Grandmother’s Bake Shoppe Inc., a specialized commercial bakery located in Toronto.

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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.

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Wonderbrands to end sliced bread production at plant in Sudbury, Ont.

Wonderbrands is ending sliced bread production at its Sudbury, Ont., plant due to declining sales and reduced demand for sliced bread.

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P.E.I. renews funding to help make skilled trades and tech jobs more inclusive

Prince Edward Island has renewed a two-year funding agreement with Women’s Network PEI for a program to help diversify the workforce in trades to include more women and gender-diverse individuals.

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Features

Watch the latest edition of Bakers Journal TV, Aug. 11 2025!

In this edition of Bakers Journal TV, editor Colleen Cross reports on the Farmer-Miller-Baker Summit in Edmonton, a pizza chef competition in Calgary and highlights from the IBA show in Germany.

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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 learning and networking with your...

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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.

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INDUSTRY NEWS

Steven Tran Pâtissier Chocolatier to open in Toronto

Former Shangri-La pastry chef Steven Tran is set to open Steven Tran Pâtissier Chocolatier, a modern French pâtisserie with a Canadian twist, in September in Toronto.

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Register now for Toronto Canadian Pizza Summit and Chef of the Year Competition

Designed to help independent pizzerias, bakery-cafés and food trucks network and learn about current pizza trends, the Summit and Chef of the Year Competitions will take place on Monday, Oct. 20, in Toronto.

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Butter made from carbon gets backing from Bill Gates

A company in Batavia, Ill., is making butter made from carbon using no animals, plants or oils, and with financial backing from Bill Gates.

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Too Good To Go food-waste-reduction app launches at Food Basics in Ontario

Food Basics grocery stores in Ontario are partnering with Too Good To Go, an app and platform that aims to reduce food waste by distributing surplus food to consumers at deep discounts.

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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 national advisory body composed of leaders from SMEs, commercial bakery, pastry and confectionery manufacturing sectors.

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VIDEOS
Events

August 26, 2025 | 130 Dundas Street, London, ON N6A 1G1

Farmer-Miller-Baker Summit London    

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September 13, 2025 | 3150 Paradise Rd Las Vegas, NV 89109

IBIE 2025

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September 18, 2025 | Unit #108, 8289 N Fraser Way, Burnaby, BC V3N 0B9

British Columbia Chapter – Baker’s Den: BC Edition

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September 25, 2025 | Woodbine Racetrack 555 Rexdale Blvd, Etobicoke, ON M9W 5L2

Ontario Chapter Night at the Races

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October 6, 2025 | 750 Main St, Moncton, NB E1C 0G1

Food and Beverage Atlantic Annual Conference

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October 9, 2025 | Moncton Campus, 1234 Mountain Road, Moncton, NB, E1C 8H9

Farmer-Miller-Baker Summit Moncton

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October 17, 2025 | Strada Statale Sempione, 28, 20017 Rho MI, Italy

HostMilano

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October 20, 2025 | 672 Dupont St Suite 201, Toronto, ON M6G 2A1

Canadian Pizza Summit and Chef of the Year Competition Toronto

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

Save the Date: Bakery Showcase 2026

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