Bakeries share insights on holiday rush | NAIT masterclasses
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EDITOR'S NOTE

"Hello, bakers! In this edition we check in with bakeries on how they're handling the holiday rush and learn about educational events for 2026, including Farmer-Miller-Baker Kelowna, Bakery Showcase and NAIT Bakes. Enjoy!"

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Colleen Cross, Editor

News

NAIT Bakes chocolate and pastry masterclasses to feature renowned French chefs

The week-long chocolate and pastry masterclasses will focus on chocolate applications, ganaches, plant-based tarts and petits gâteaux.

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Panettone trends for Christmas include 'superfood' and purple panettone, SIGEP organizers report

Organizers share data on dessert and panettone trends ahead of SIGEP expo set for January.

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FCC survey aims to estimate cost of food waste in Canada

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has engaged VCMI to conduct research estimating the total cost of food waste in Canada to gain a deeper understanding of its impacts across the agriculture and food supply chain.

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Canada seeks input to update food allergen management guidelines

A new survey invites professionals in all areas of food manufacturing to share experiences using the food allergen management guidelines, identify challenges and help shape standards.

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Features

Toronto Bakery Showcase 2026 preview

If you’re curious about what’s new in baking – products, trends, techniques, new talent, checking in with other bakeries – Bakery Showcase is for you.

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Bakery holiday check-in: Managing the heavy December traffic and creating memorable holiday products

During this, the busiest season for bakeries, we checked in with two bakery-cafés to learn how they are managing and what special products their customers are enjoying. Grab a latté or cup of cocoa and...

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Editor's Letter: Farmer-Miller-Baker a forum for learning about freshly milled flour in Moncton

Artisan baking and knowledge transfer is alive and well in Atlantic Canada. In October the farming, milling and baking community gathered at New Brunswick Community College to learn and network.

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Tackling 2 key topics at IBIE: training and succession planning

Experts shared meaningful tips on training your bakery staff and transitioning your bakery to family members at the Baking Expo.

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INDUSTRY NEWS

Complimentary tickets available through BAC for SIRHA Bake & Snack event in Paris

The Baking Association of Canada has a limited number of complimentary VIP tickets available for Canadian bakers and baking executives looking to discover international trends in baking, cheer on Team Canada at the World Bakery...

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Newly digitized photo collection released featuring former White House executive pastry chef Roland Mesnier

More than 1,000 new images and documents from the private collection of former White House executive pastry chef Roland Mesnier have been released and are accessible to the public for the first time.

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One-hour small business tax planning sessions

Webtaxonline, a Toronto-based accounting and tax advisory firm, has launched new One-Hour Corporate and Small Business Tax Planning Sessions designed to help business owners access clear, effective tax strategies without long-term commitments or high up-front...

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ABA appoints Josh Bickford and Jill Stang co-chairs of NextGenBaker program

The American Bakers Association announced that Josh Bickford and Jill Stang will serve as the new co-chairs of NextGenBaker, the organization's leadership development program for the commercial baking industry.

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Events

January 16-20, 2026 | Via Emilia, 155, 47921 Rimini RN, Italy

SIGEP World 

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January 18, 2026 | 1 Pl. de la Prte de Versailles, 75015 Paris, France

Sirha Bake and Snack, Europain 2026 

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February 23, 2026 | Okanagan College Culinary and Pastry Arts, 1000 K. L. O. Rd, Kelowna, BC V1Y 4X8

Farmer-Miller-Baker Summit Kelowna  

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March 8, 2026 | 6900 Airport Rd, Mississauga, ON L4V 1E8

Restaurants Canada Show   

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

Bakery Showcase 2026    

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May 11, 2026 | NAIT Main Campus, 11762 - 106 Street Edmonton, AB, Canada, T5G 2R1

NAIT Bakes   

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June 1, 2026 | Sysco, 1346 Kingsway Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 6G4

Canadian Pizza Summit and Chef of the Year Competition West

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June 7-9, 2026 | Orange County Convention Center, Orlando

International Dairy-Deli-Bake Association trade show

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