Martin Barnett, executive director of the Baking Association of Canada, invites pizza chefs, owners and operators to come out to Bakery Showcase:
"About 7,000 years ago somebody's grandmother threw some toppings on a slab of dough put it on a hot stone and pizza was born!"
"Whether you are a fan of deep-dish, Napoletana or Hawaiian, there is no denying that the pizza industry has evolved deliciously since Montreal opened the first Canadian pizzeria in 1948. Now we have a myriad of wood-fired, deck and conveyor ovens and innovative toppings to grace our humble crusts.
"Pizza and bread are inseparable and at the Bakery Showcase we will be demonstrating equipment and ingredients to enhance your flatbread program. Join us!"
Bakery Showcase 2022 is set for April 10-11 at Toronto's Congress Centre! Canada's national baking industry event featuring a bustling trade show and conference with an exciting lineup of inspirational speakers, education sessions, competitions and demonstrations to help you take your bakery, café or restaurant to the next level.
Highlights include:
- 100,000 square feet showcasing baked goods (fresh, proof & bake, par-baked, freezer-to-oven, thaw & serve) baking ingredients, equipment, packaging services and technology and experts to help you make smart decisions for your pizzeria or bakery business.
- In “Thriving in a Labour Shortage” experts tackle challenges for Canadian bakeries. This informative session will show you how to get grants and other recuperating funds, how to find and keep skilled employees and how automation can help your restaurant be efficient and less dependent on skilled labour.
- “Learn Your ABCs: The Art and Business of Baking with Cannabis” will bring together experts in baking with cannabis and cannabis licensing to tackle such questions as why it's good to try baking with cannabis and what steps would be involved should you decide to well edibles in future?
- Bakers Journal and founding sponsor Ardent Mills will reveal the Jake the Baker Inspirational Bakery of the Year and present the award in person!
- Justine Martin will share the inspiring story of how she used her creativity, flexibility and communication skills to build a thriving business, Guilty Pleasures Bakery + Catering. Learn how acting on the right opportunity at the right time can mean successfully scaling up.
- Mahathi Mundluru, a contestant on the Great Canadian Baking Show will share why she entered the competition, what it’s like to bake under pressure under the tent and details of her specialties.
- Demo Day! On Monday, April 11, at the Main Stage you'll find diverse demonstrations on such topics as shaping and scoring artisan bread, incorporating California Raisins, peanuts and peanut butter in high-protein, naturally sweet and nutrient-dense baked goods, and infusing your baked goods with CBD oil.
And much more . . . watch baking.ca for program updates! |
